Content management system and method for DRM enforcement in a client-server system
First Claim
1. A client-server content management system that redirects selected client-side installations of content to a central content server.
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Abstract
A system and method for protecting the rights and DRM technology of a content owner while increasing the convenience for users in a networked environment, e.g., a home network. By redirecting relevant DRM installation requests (e.g., for protected music, video, books, software, etc.) from a user'"'"'s client device to his home server, and then acting upon authenticated client requests for the installed content strictly via the server, the user gains the convenience of limited client independence while the content owners retain assurance that their content will not be illicitly used by or redistributed to unauthorized users.
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19 Claims
- 1. A client-server content management system that redirects selected client-side installations of content to a central content server.
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15. A client-server system configured to manage protected digital files, said system comprising:
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a source of digital files;
at least one server;
two or more client devices each including input/output means operable by a user for accessing a selected digital file from said source; and
means for redirecting said accessed digital file to said server. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating a system comprised of a digital file source, a server, a plurality of client devices, and network means for communicating therebetween said method including the following steps:
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operating one of said client devices to access a selected digital file from said digital file source; and
automatically redirecting said accessed digital file to said server for storage.
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