Content routing with rights management
US9400875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/303
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The transfer of protected content from a content source to a remote packet-based device is effected. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network-based server implements a routing application at a user's content or content source to respond to content requests from remote packet-based devices to facilitate the transfer of protected content. The content is transferred in accordance with applicable rights associated with the content. In some instances, the content is transferred in a protected format; in other instances, the content is transferred in a re-protected format; and in other instances, the content is not transferred as requested, where rights associated with the content prohibit or otherwise restrict the transfer.
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