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Protecting video as it is decoded by a codec

US9014374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2013
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4627
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a method includes: obtaining compressed video content within a video content processing module, a portion of a document structure of the compressed video content conforming to a predefined codec, the portion of the document structure including a plurality of video frames; decrypting the compressed video content in accordance with a digital rights management data encryption applied to the compressed video content; adding information in an extension frame associated with a portion of the document structure; and applying an encoding technique to content of one or more of the plurality of video frames after the decrypting, wherein the extension frame flags the applied encoding technique; and providing the compressed video content, including the encoded content, to a media player including a codec conforming to the predefined codec.

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