Mass storage apparatus for securely delivering digital content to a host computer and method for using same
First Claim
1. A mass storage apparatus for securely delivering digital content to a host computer, the mass storage apparatus comprising:
- a media member;
a sealed housing, comprising a cover member and a base member, enclosing said media member, said housing adapted to prevent physical access to said enclosed media member and to render at least some part of said media member unreadable when an attempt is made to breach said housing;
a case enclosing said sealed housing;
a two-way communications means for providing two-way communication between said mass storage apparatus and said host computer; and
a software driver, installable and executable on said host computer, adapted to facilitate electronic communication between said mass storage apparatus and said host computer via said two-way communications means while simultaneously preventing unauthorized electronic access to said digital content.
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Abstract
A mass storage apparatus, and method for using same, for securely delivering digital content to a host computer that satisfies the need for reliable, secure, and safe distribute distribution that is easy for end-users to use and for manufacturers to implement yet provides surpassing protection of Manufacturers'"'"' intellectual property. The apparatus provides both passive and active protection for the digital content to be distributed. Passive protection is designed to prevent physical access to the media within the apparatus. Active protection will render the media unreadable should the passive protection fail.
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1. A mass storage apparatus for securely delivering digital content to a host computer, the mass storage apparatus comprising:
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a media member;
a sealed housing, comprising a cover member and a base member, enclosing said media member, said housing adapted to prevent physical access to said enclosed media member and to render at least some part of said media member unreadable when an attempt is made to breach said housing;
a case enclosing said sealed housing;
a two-way communications means for providing two-way communication between said mass storage apparatus and said host computer; and
a software driver, installable and executable on said host computer, adapted to facilitate electronic communication between said mass storage apparatus and said host computer via said two-way communications means while simultaneously preventing unauthorized electronic access to said digital content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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13. A method for securely delivering digital content to a host computer using a secure mass storage apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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embedding within said mass storage apparatus a means to permanently render portions of the media member unreadable if the physical integrity of said mass storage apparatus is breached;
storing said software or other digital content on said secure mass storage apparatus, said software or other digital content being stored on said secure mass storage apparatus in encrypted format;
providing said secure mass storage apparatus and an installation program to a user;
connecting said secure mass storage apparatus electronically to said user'"'"'s computer allowing two-way communications means between said secure mass storage apparatus and said user'"'"'s computer;
running said installation program;
installing said software or other digital content onto said user'"'"'s computer; and
transferring the serial number of said user'"'"'s personal computer onto said secure mass storage apparatus to bind said mass storage apparatus to said user'"'"'s computer.
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