Method and system for encrypting and storing content to a user
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1. A method for encrypting content to a user, comprising:
- assigning serial number to a user terminal;
receiving content to the user terminal;
encrypting the content;
embedding the serial number in the encrypted content; and
decrypting the content if the serial number embedded in the encrypted content is the serial number associated with the user terminal.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for encrypting content sent to a user. The user terminal is assigned a serial number. When content is received by the user terminal, it is encrypted and the serial number is embedded into the encrypted content. The content is decrypted if the serial number embedded in the encrypted content is the serial number associated with the user terminal. Content may also be simultaneously stored and displayed.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for encrypting content to a user, comprising:
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assigning serial number to a user terminal;
receiving content to the user terminal;
encrypting the content;
embedding the serial number in the encrypted content; and
decrypting the content if the serial number embedded in the encrypted content is the serial number associated with the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for encrypting content to a user, comprising:
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a user terminal;
content receivable by said user terminal; and
a processor module in communication with said user terminal, wherein said processor module is configured to assign a serial number to said user terminal, receive said content, encrypt said content, embed the serial number in said content, and decrypt said content if the serial number embedded in the encrypted content is the serial number associated with the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for storing and retrieving content to a user, comprising:
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receiving content in the form of a digital media signal;
simultaneously storing and displaying the content; and
receiving commands from a user, wherein the commands affect the time at which the content is displayed.
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16. A system for storing and retrieving content to a user, comprising:
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a user terminal;
a tuner in communication with said user terminal configured for receiving content in the form of a digital media signal;
a storage device for in communication with said user terminal for displaying the content;
a display in communication with said user terminal for displaying the content; and
wherein said user terminal is configure for receiving commands from a user, wherein the commands affect the time at which the content is displayed.
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