Token passing technique for media playback devices

A computer enabled method for controlling distribution of encrypted media content to a player (30) having an associated host device (20), the method comprising the acts of: the player exchanging authentication data (1) with its host device; receiving a token at the player from the host device in res...

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Main Authors Robbin, Jeffrey, Farrugia, Augustin J, Brodersen, Rainer
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 14.04.2021
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRICITY
PHYSICS
PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
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Summary:A computer enabled method for controlling distribution of encrypted media content to a player (30) having an associated host device (20), the method comprising the acts of: the player exchanging authentication data (1) with its host device; receiving a token at the player from the host device in response to a token request; sending identification data (5) from the player directly to an external source including the token; and accessing at the player, in response to the received token, at least one key (6) received directly from the source by the player and relating to encryption or decryption of the media content to be distributed and an additional token for a subsequent request by the player for media content.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20100181385