Personalized digital media access system (PDMAS)

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US 8,402,555 B2
Filed: 02/15/2012
Issued: 03/19/2013
Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2010
Status: Active Grant

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1. A method for monitoring access to an encrypted digital media, the method facilitating interoperability between a plurality of data processing devices, the method comprising:

receiving an encrypted digital media access branding request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the branding request being a read or write request of metadata of the encrypted digital media, the request comprising a membership verification token provided by a first user, corresponding to the encrypted digital media;

authenticating the membership verification token, the authentication being performed in connection with a token database;

establishing connection with the at least one communications console wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) protocol, wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the verified web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process;

requesting at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console wherein the electronic identification reference comprises a verified web service account identifier of the first user;

receiving the at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console; and

branding metadata of the encrypted digital media by writing the membership verification token and the electronic identification reference into the metadata.

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The invention is an apparatus that facilitates access to encrypted digital media to accept verification and authentication from an excelsior enabler using at least one token and at least one electronic identification. The at least one electronic identification could be a device serial number, a networking MAC address, or a membership ID reference from a web service. Access to the product is also managed with a plurality of secondary enablers using the at least one electronic identification reference.

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1. A method for monitoring access to an encrypted digital media, the method facilitating interoperability between a plurality of data processing devices, the method comprising:
- receiving an encrypted digital media access branding request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the branding request being a read or write request of metadata of the encrypted digital media, the request comprising a membership verification token provided by a first user, corresponding to the encrypted digital media;
  
  authenticating the membership verification token, the authentication being performed in connection with a token database;
  
  establishing connection with the at least one communications console wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) protocol, wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the verified web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process;
  
  requesting at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console wherein the electronic identification reference comprises a verified web service account identifier of the first user;
  
  receiving the at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console; and
  
  branding metadata of the encrypted digital media by writing the membership verification token and the electronic identification reference into the metadata.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- - 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the membership verification token is one or more of a structured password, a random password, e-mail address, payment system and one or more redeemable instruments of trade for access rights of the encrypted digital media.
  - 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the branding request being a request from the first user through a data processing device of the plurality of data processing devices, the first user acquiring access rights to the encrypted digital media;
    - orwherein the branding request being a request from one or more secondary users connected to the first user, the one or more secondary users comprising one or more of human beings or programmed computerized mechanisms in network of the first user;
      
      wherein the one or more secondary users are validated by a membership web service.
  - 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the membership verification token represents verification from content provider to grant access rights to the first user and the one or more secondary users.
  - 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the encrypted digital media is shared with one or more users according to a membership.
  - 6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the one or more users are a network of recognized human beings using machines or recognized automated computerized mechanisms programmed by human beings, the recognition of the users being validated by the membership status of a membership web service.
  - 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the encrypted digital media is associated with an identifier stored in a database, the identifier being cross-referenced with a corresponding token from a list of associated tokens stored in the token database for verification.
  - 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the encrypted digital media is one of a video file, audio file, container format, document, metadata as part of video game software and other computer based apparatus in which processed data is facilitated.
  - 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the electronic identification reference is a key file, the key file being uploaded by the at least one communications console for branding the encrypted digital media;
    - thereby giving access to the encrypted digital media.
  - 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the method facilitates access rights authentication for the encrypted digital media, the branding request is an access request, and wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of a memory, CPU, server, database, and cloud system;
    - the access request is generated by either a human user, a machine, or a human programmed computerized device;
      
      the access request further comprises a membership verification token and a rights token wherein the rights token is a flag indicating the verification token is successfully verified.
  - 11. The method of claim 2, wherein the membership verification token comprises at least one token selected from a group consisting of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or membership permission coupled to a royalty scheme;
    - wherein the permission is represented by one or more of a letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, phrase, authorization, list, interface button or an instrument of trade for access rights of the encrypted digital media.

12. A system for monitoring access to an encrypted digital media, the system facilitating interoperability between a plurality of data processing devices, the system working as a front-end agent for access rights authorization between a plurality of data processing devices, the system comprising:
- a first receipt module, the first receipt module receiving an encrypted digital media access branding request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the branding request being a read or write request of metadata of the encrypted digital media, the request comprising a membership verification token provided by a first user, corresponding to the encrypted digital media;
  
  an authentication module, the authentication module authenticating the membership verification token, the authentication being performed in connection with a token database;
  
  a connection module, the connection module establishing connection with the at least one communications console wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) protocol wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the verified web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process;
  
  a request module, the request module requesting at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console wherein the electronic identification reference comprises a verified web service account identifier of the first user,a second receipt module, the second receipt module receiving the at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console; and
  
  a branding module, the branding module branding metadata of the encrypted digital media by writing the membership verification token and the electronic identification reference into the metadata.
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- - 13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the encrypted digital media is one of a video file, audio file, container format, document, metadata as part of video game software and other computer based apparatus in which processed data is facilitated.
  - 14. The system according to claim 12, wherein the electronic identification reference is a key certificate file, the key certificate file being uploaded by the at least on communications console for branding the encrypted digital media;
    - thereby giving access to the encrypted digital media.
  - 24. The system of claim 12, wherein the system facilitates access rights authentication for the encrypted digital media, the branding request is an access request, and wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of a memory, CPU, server, database, and cloud system;
    - the access request is generated by either a human user, a machine, or a human programmed computerized device;
      
      the access request further comprises a membership verification token and a rights token;
      
      wherein the rights token is a flag indicating the verification token is successfully verified.
  - 25. The system of claim 12, wherein the membership verification token comprises at least one token selected from a group consisting of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or membership permission coupled to a royalty scheme;
    - wherein the permission is represented by one or more of a letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, phrase, authorization, list, interface button or an instrument of trade for access rights of the encrypted digital media.
  - 26. The system of claim 12, wherein the encrypted digital media capable of interoperability between a plurality of data processing devices, is further authored by an authoring system comprising:
    - a selection module, the selection module selecting one or more media items to form the encrypted digital media;
      
      a password module, the password module entering a master password which provides access to the encrypted digital media for editing;
      
      a customization module, the customization module customizing user access panel of the encrypted digital media;
      
      a database module, the database module connecting the encrypted digital media to a database of membership verification token required for decrypting the encrypted digital media; and
      
      an encryption module, the encryption module encrypting the one or more media items to create the encrypted digital media.

15. A computer program product for use with a computer, the computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer usable medium having a computer readable program code stored therein for monitoring access to an encrypted digital media, the method facilitating interoperability between a plurality of data processing devices, the computer program product performing the steps of:
- receiving an encrypted digital media access branding request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the branding request being a read or write request of metadata of the encrypted digital media, the request comprising a membership verification token provided by a first user, corresponding to the encrypted digital media;
  
  authenticating the membership verification token, the authentication being performed in connection with a token database;
  
  establishing connection with the at least one communications console wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) protocol wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the verified web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process;
  
  requesting at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console wherein the electronic identification reference comprises a verified web service account identifier of the first user;
  
  receiving the at least one electronic identification reference from the at least one communications console; and
  
  branding metadata of the encrypted digital media by writing the membership verification token and the electronic identification reference into the metadata.
- View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
- - 16. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein the membership verification token comprises at least one token selected from a group consisting of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or membership permission coupled to a royalty scheme;
    - wherein the permission is represented by one or more of a letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, phrase, authorization, list, interface button or an instrument of trade for access rights of the encrypted digital media.
  - 17. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein the computer program product facilitates access rights authentication for the encrypted digital media, the branding request is an access request, and wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of a memory, CPU, server, database, and cloud system;
    - the access request is generated by either a human user, a machine, or a human programmed computerized device;
      
      the access request further comprises a membership verification token and a rights token;
      
      wherein the rights token is a flag indicating the verification token is successfully verified.
  - 18. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the branding request is a request from the first user providing a credential to a membership web service through a data processing device of the plurality of data processing devices, the first user being a human user acquiring access rights to the encrypted digital media.
  - 19. The computer program product according to claim 18, wherein the branding request is a request from one or more secondary users asked to participate in providing a credential to the membership web service connected to the first user, the credential being one generated manually or generated automatically by the membership web service, the plurality of secondary user -comprising one or more of human beings or a programmed computerized mechanism in the network of the first user.
  - 20. The computer program product according to claim 19, wherein the membership verification token represents verification from content provider to grant access rights to the first user and the one or more secondary users.
  - 21. The computer program product according to claim 18, wherein the encrypted digital media is shared with one or more secondary users according to a membership status.
  - 22. The computer program product according to claim 21, wherein the one or more secondary users is a programmed and automated machine hosting an operating system that is operated by the first user.
  - 23. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the encrypted digital media is associated with an identifier stored in a database, the identifier being cross-referenced with a corresponding token from the list of associated tokens stored in the token database for verification.

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Current Assignee
United States Department of The Treasury Bureau of The Fiscal Service
Original Assignee
William Grecia
Inventors
Grecia, William
Primary Examiner(s)
Kim, Jung
Assistant Examiner(s)
TRAN, TRI MINH

Application Number

US13/397,517
Publication Number

US 20120151220A1
Time in Patent Office

398 Days
Field of Search

726 1- 21, 726 26- 33, 713155-159, 713/168, 713172-176, 713/185, 713/182
US Class Current

726/29
CPC Class Codes

H04L 2209/603   Digital right managament [DRM]

H04L 2209/608   Watermarking

H04L 9/3234   involving additional secure...

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