Personalized digital media access system—PDMAS part II

• US 8,533,860 B1
• Filed: 01/11/2013
• Issued: 09/10/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: United States Department of The Treasury Bureau of The Fiscal Service
• Original Assignee: William Grecia
• Inventors: Grecia, William
• Primary Examiner(s): Kim, Jung
• Assistant Examiner(s): TRAN, TRI MINH
• Application Number:
  US13/740,086
• Time in Patent Office: 242 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 726/29
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/1012 to domains
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/1015 to users
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 2463/101 applying security measures for digital rights management data processing systems or methods, specially adapted for commerce, e.g. marketing, shopping, billing, auctions or e-commerce G06Q30/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/083 using passwords cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using a predetermined code H04L9/3226

Abstract

The invention is an apparatus that facilitates access to a data source to accept verification and authentication from an enabler using at least one token and at least one reference. The at least one reference could be a device serial number, a networking MAC address, or a membership ID reference from a web service. Access to the data source is also managed with a plurality of secondary enablers.

Claims

1. A method for authorizing access to digital content using a cloud system, the cloud system comprising connected modules in operation as one or more of a cloud computing or a cloud storage in connection with devices and users, wherein the digital content is at least one of encrypted or not encrypted, the method facilitating access rights between a plurality of data processing devices, the method comprising:

receiving a digital content access request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the access request being a read or write request of metadata of the digital content, wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of at least one device and the cloud system, the request comprising a verification token provided by a first user corresponding to the digital content, wherein the verification token is one or more of a password, e-mail address, payment system, credit card, authorize ready device, rights token, or one or more redeemable instruments of trade;

authenticating the verification token;

establishing a connection with the at least one communications console, wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Application Programmable Interface (API) wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process wherein the data exchange session comprises at least one identification reference;

requesting the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console, wherein the identification reference comprises one or more of a verified web service account identifier, letter, number, rights token, e-mail, password, access time, serial number, address, manufacturer identification, checksum, operating system version, browser version, credential, cookie, or key;

receiving the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console; and

writing at least one of the verification token or the reference into the metadata.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the access request being a request from the first user through a data processing device of the plurality of data processing devices;

or

wherein the access request being a request from one or more secondary users in network to the first user;

wherein the secondary users are validated by a membership web service.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the metadata comprises one or more of a software or contents of a web page.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the verification token represents verification from a provider of the token to grant access rights to the first user.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein the digital content is shared among one or more users according to a membership status.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the one or more users are a network of recognized human beings using machines or recognized automated computerized mechanisms programmed by human beings, the recognition of the one or more users being validated by the membership status of the membership web service.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the digital content access request is from a user using at least one of a computer or a phone hosting an operating system running an application.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the verification token comprises at least one token selected from the group consisting of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or a membership permission;

wherein the at least one of purchase permission, rental permission, or membership permission is represented by one or more of a letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, rights token, successful payment reference, phrase, name, membership credentials, image, logo, tag, service name, authorization, list, interface button, downloadable program, or an instrument of trade.

9. A system for authorizing access to digital content using a worldwide cloud system infrastructure, the worldwide cloud system infrastructure comprising connected modules in operation as computing and storage, the computing and storage comprising a server, a database, devices and users, wherein the digital content is at least one of encrypted or not encrypted, the system facilitating access rights between a plurality of data processing devices, the system working as a front-end agent for access rights authentication between the plurality of data processing devices, the system further comprising:

a first receipt module, the first receipt module receiving a digital content access request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the access request being a read or write request of metadata of the digital content, wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of a device, the server, the database and the cloud system, the metadata further comprises one or more of a software or contents of a web page, the request comprising a verification token provided by a user corresponding to the digital content, wherein the verification token is one or more of a password, e-mail address, payment system, credit card, authorize ready device, rights token, or one or more redeemable instruments of trade;

an authentication module, the authentication module authenticating the verification token;

a connection module, the connection module establishing a connection with the at least one communications console, wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Application Programmable Interface (API) wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process wherein the data exchange session comprises at least one identification reference;

a request module, the request module requesting the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console, wherein the identification reference comprises one or more of a verified web service account identifier, letter, number, rights token, e-mail, password, access time, serial number, address, manufacturer identification, checksum, operating system version, browser version, credential, cookie, or key;

a secondary receipt module, the secondary receipt module receiving the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console; and

a branding module, the branding module writing at least one of the verification token or the identification reference into the metadata.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the verification token comprises at least one token selected from the group consisting of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or a membership permission;

wherein the at least one of purchase permission, rental permission, or membership permission is represented by one or more of a tag, letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, rights token, successful payment reference, phrase, name, membership credentials, image, logo, service name, authorization, list, interface button, downloadable program, or an instrument of trade.

11. A non-transitory computer medium comprising a program code, the program code being a part of an operating system software or downloaded in sections from a web server, the operating system software program coupled with a user executing a method for authorizing access to digital content wherein the program code, when executed in a processor for facilitating access rights between a plurality of data processing devices, performs the following steps of:

receiving a digital content request from at least one communications console of the plurality of data processing devices, the access request being a read or write request of metadata of the digital content, wherein the read or write request of metadata is performed in connection with a combination of the operating system software program and a cloud system, the request comprising a verification token provided by the user corresponding to the digital content, wherein the verification token is one or more of a password, e-mail address, payment system, credit card, authorize ready device, rights token, key, file, or one or more redeemable instruments of trade;

authenticating the verification token;

establishing a connection with the at least one communications console, wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process wherein the data exchange session comprises at least one identification reference;

requesting the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console, wherein the identification reference is one or more of a verified web service account identifier, letter, number, rights token, e-mail, password, access time, serial number, address, manufacturer identification, checksum, operating system version, browser version, credential, cookie, or key;

receiving the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console; and

writing at least one of the verification token or the identification reference into the metadata.

12. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 11, wherein the access request is a request from the user providing a credential to a membership web service through a data processing device of the plurality of data processing devices, the user being a human user establishing a permission to the digital content.

13. The non-transitory computer medium of claim 12, wherein the verification token comprises at least one of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or a membership permission;

wherein the at least one of purchase permission, rental permission, or membership permission is represented by one or more of a tag, letter, number, combination of letters and numbers, successful payment reference, phrase, name, membership credential, image, logo, service name, authorization, list, key, file, interface button, downloadable program, or an instrument of trade.

14. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 13, wherein the verification token represents verification from a provider that a product was acquired.

15. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 13, wherein the digital content is accessed according to a membership status.

16. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 15, wherein the membership status is connected to an application programmable interface.

17. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 15, wherein a remote control operation exist.

18. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 16, wherein the application programmable interface is connected to a graphic user interface.

19. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 17, wherein the digital content is shared with one or more secondary users.

20. The non-transitory computer medium according to claim 19, wherein the digital content is shared with the secondary user according to a period of time.

21. A computer product comprising a memory, a CPU, a communications console and a non-transitory computer usable medium, the computer usable medium having an operating system stored therein, the computer product further comprising a customization module, the computer product authorizing access to digital content, wherein the digital content is at least one of an application, a video, or a video game, wherein the digital content is at least one of encrypted or not encrypted, the computer product configured to perform the steps of:

receiving the digital content access request from the communications console, the access request being a read or write request of metadata of the digital content, the metadata of the digital content being one or more of a database or storage in connection to the computer product, the request comprising a verification token corresponding to the digital content, the verification token is handled by the user as a redeemable instrument, wherein the verification token comprises at least one of a purchase permission, a rental permission, or a membership permission, wherein the at least one of purchase permission, rental permission, or membership permission being represented by one or more of a tag, a letter, a number, a combination of letters and numbers, a successful payment, a rights token, a phrase, a name, a membership credential, an image, a logo, a service name, an authorization, a list, an interface button, a downloadable program, or the redeemable instrument;

authenticating the verification token;

establishing a connection with the communications console, wherein the communications console is a combination of a graphic user interface (GUI) and an Applications Programmable Interface (API) wherein the API is obtained from a verified web service, the web service capable of facilitating a two way data exchange to complete a verification process wherein the data exchange session comprises at least one identification reference;

requesting the at least one identification reference from the at least one communications console, wherein the identification reference comprises one or more of a verified web service account identifier, letter, number, rights token, e-mail, password, access time, serial number, address, manufacturer identification, checksum, operating system version, browser version, credential, cookie, or key, or ID;

receiving the at least one identification reference from the communications console; and

writing at least one of the verification token or the identification reference into the said metadata.

22. The computer product according to claim 21, wherein the access request is a request from a first user, the first user is a human user in operation of the computer product and establishes first access to the digital content;

or

wherein the access request is a request from a secondary user, the secondary user is a human user in operation of the computer product and establishes secondary access to the same digital content as first established for access by the first user.

23. The computer product according to claim 21, wherein the customization module customizes the tag.

24. The computer product according to claim 21, wherein the customization module customizes a user access panel.

25. The computer product according to claim 22, wherein the digital content is monitored for access using a worldwide cloud system infrastructure, the worldwide cloud system infrastructure comprising internet connected modules in operation as computing and storage services in connection to the computer product.

26. The computer product according to claim 22, wherein the verification token is connected to a royalty scheme.

27. The computer product according to claim 25, wherein the access is allowed according to a permission facilitated by a web service working as a front-end agent to the worldwide cloud system infrastructure.

28. The computer product according to claim 25, wherein the computer product is a device of a plurality of devices in a network of the user.

29. The computer product according to claim 28, wherein the device is a computer or a phone.

30. The computer product according to claim 29, wherein a remote control operation exist.