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Technique for securely communicating programming content

  • US 20060047957A1
  • Filed: 12/07/2004
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for transferring programming content to a device, comprising:

  • receiving from the device a request for transfer of the programming content thereto, an extent of security of the device being indicated by an indicator assigned thereto;

    in response to the request, authenticating the device to determine legitimacy of the device for receiving the programming content; and

    transferring to the device the programming content and a set of rules associated with the programming content after the device is authenticated, at least some of the rules in the set being associated with the indicator and applicable to the device with respect to use of the programming content.

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