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System and methods for permitting open access to data objects and for securing data within the data objects

US8767962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2012
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/34
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for permitting open access to data objects and for securing data within the data objects is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for securing a data object is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for securing a data object is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (1) providing a data object comprising digital data and file format information; (2) embedding independent data into a data object; and (3) scrambling the data object to degrade the data object to a predetermined signal quality level. The steps of embedding and scrambling may be performed until a predetermined condition is met. The method may also include the steps of descrambling the data object to upgrade the data object to a predetermined signal quality level, and decoding the embedded independent data.

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