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Methods, data structures, and systems for authenticating media stream recipients

  • US 20050005146A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2003
  • Published: 01/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method to authenticate a media stream recipient, comprising:

  • automatically receiving an authentication request from a media player when a recipient attempts to use the media player to play a media stream, and wherein the media player is part of the media stream;

    verifying that the recipient is authorized to play the media stream; and

    sending an authentication token to the media player, if the recipient is authorized.

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