Method and apparatus for partial encryption of content
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1. A computer implemented method of partially encrypting an information file for delivery of content comprising:
- dividing an information file into a first file and a second file, wherein the second file includes content from the information file to preclude reconstruction of the information file using only the first file, and wherein use limitations are included with the information file to prevent use of the second file to reconstruct the information file more than an authorized number of times; and
encrypting the second file, wherein dividing the information file comprises;
selecting parts from the information file via a user selected pattern.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that partially encrypt an information data file. An exemplary method includes dividing the information file into a first file and a second file, wherein the second file includes content from the information file to preclude reconstruction of the information file using only the first file, and encrypting the second file. Additionally, the method provides for transmitting the first file and the encrypted second file from a first device to a second device.
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1. A computer implemented method of partially encrypting an information file for delivery of content comprising:
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dividing an information file into a first file and a second file, wherein the second file includes content from the information file to preclude reconstruction of the information file using only the first file, and wherein use limitations are included with the information file to prevent use of the second file to reconstruct the information file more than an authorized number of times; and encrypting the second file, wherein dividing the information file comprises; selecting parts from the information file via a user selected pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for partially encrypting an information file for delivery comprising:
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a server that divides an information file into a first file and a second file, wherein the second file includes content from the information file to preclude reconstruction of the information file using only the first file, and that encrypts the second file, and wherein use limitations are included with the information file to prevent use of the second file to reconstruct the information file more than an authorized number of times; a device that receives the first file and the encrypted second file, that decrypts the second file, and that combines the first file and the decrypted second file to reconstruct a usable version of the information file; and a communication oath that operably interconnects the server and the device wherein the server comprises; logic that includes the use limitations with encryption of the second file, wherein the server comprises; logic that selects parts from the information file that form the second file via a user selected pattern. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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