System for interactive matrix manipulation control of streamed data and media

• US 9,325,682 B2
• Filed: 02/25/2013
• Issued: 04/26/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tailstream Technologies LLC
• Original Assignee: Tailstream Technologies LLC
• Inventors: Wise, Kelley
• Primary Examiner(s): Pearson, David
• Assistant Examiner(s): PLECHA, THADDEUS J
• Application Number:
  US13/776,511
• Publication Number:
  US 20130238901A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,156 Days
• Field of Search: 713/168
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2009/45595 Network integration; Enabling network access in virtual machine instances
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/1015 to users
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/53 by executing in a restricted environment, e.g. sandbox or secure virtual machine
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/62 Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/034 Test or assess a computer or a system
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/45558 Hypervisor-specific management and integration aspects
• 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 63/0428 wherein the data content is protected, e.g. by encrypting or encapsulating the payload
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/08 for authentication of entities cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication H04L9/32
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/102 Entity profiles
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/75 Media network packet handling
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/752 adapting media to network capabilities
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32702 using digital control signals H04N1/32704, H04N1/32614, H04N1/32771 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32793 Controlling a receiver or transmitter non-communication function in response to a communication control signal
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/23892 involving embedding information at multiplex stream level, e.g. embedding a watermark at packet level
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2541 Rights Management protecting software against unauthorised usage in a vending or licensing environment G06F21/10; security in data switching network management H04L41/28; security management or policies for network security H04L63/20; access security in wireless networks H04W12/08
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4402 involving reformatting operations of video signals for household redistribution, storage or real-time display details of conversion of video standards at pixel level H04N7/01; video transcoding H04N19/40; adapting incoming signals to the display format of the display terminal G09G5/005; media handling at the source in data packet switching networks H04L65/764
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/443 OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6543 for forcing some client operations, e.g. recording remote booting in general G06F9/4416

Abstract

An interactive streaming media and application service provider system can securely stream high resolution, multiple formats of video and data. Different data sets can be included in a single stream. A rights management system controls matrix manipulation and other aspects of user control of the data, including one or more of rendering in various different 2D, 3D, or other media formats, reconstruction and modeling, zooming, frame grab, print frame, parental controls, picture in picture, preventing unauthorized copying, adapting to different data transmission formats, adapting to different resolutions and screen sizes, and actively control functionality contained in embedded data, encryption/decryption. Control can be exerted by an external entity through a user-side virtual machine. Control codes can optionally be embedded in the media, embedded in the user'"'"'s device, and/or sent separately to the device.

Claims

1. A method for providing data, video, or image media to a recipient while preventing unauthorized viewing or copying of the data, video, or image media, comprising:

encoding or encrypting the data, video, or image media into a first data set;

accessing a receiving computer selected from a group consisting of a computing device, a wireless device, a smart phone, a tablet phone, a tablet computer, and a computer embedded appliance, wherein the receiving computer runs a remote virtual machine with a matrix manipulation function, the remote virtual machine under control of an external device independent of an operating system of the receiving computer;

streaming the first data set to the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer;

streaming a Boolean control code to the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer separate from the first data set, the Boolean control code readable by the remote virtual machine and indicating if a recipient control code is required to access the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set;

using the Boolean control code to remotely control the streamed first data set by remotely controlling the matrix manipulation function in the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer to manipulate the streamed first data set and to control the display or access of the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set;

enabling receipt of the recipient control code entered by the recipient into the matrix manipulation function within the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer; and

enabling an authentication process between the recipient control code and the streamed Boolean control code in the matrix manipulation function to enable the recipient to access the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the authentication process provides the recipient access to available controls of a media player operating within the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the recipient control code is input into the receiving computer by a wireless data transmission connection.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the recipient control code code is a file or set of code instructions installed on the receiving computer from a storage device selected from a group consisting of

a data key,

a SIM card,

a smart card,

a portable electronic device, and

an integrated circuit chip.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function increases or decreases the display resolution of the video or image media in the streamed first data set by cutting out or restoring lines of resolution from a high resolution video or image media.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function converts left and right eye images to display anaglyph 3D.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein the Boolean control code remotely controls access to streamed left and right eye images for 3D movies on demand.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the Boolean control code remotely controls a 3D display by selecting anaglyph or Bi-Polar 3D viewing.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein the Boolean control code is used for activating controls to allow the recipient to select the type of 3D.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function is used to perform rendering and to remotely modify a format of the streamed first data set to convert the data inside a buffer within the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein the Boolean control code is used to remotely disable or allow playback of the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set by controlling the matrix manipulation function within the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer.

12. The method of claim 1 wherein matrix manipulation function is used to further prevent unauthorized copying of the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set.

13. The method of claim 12 wherein the matrix manipulation function is remotely controlled by the streamed Boolean control code to further prevent unauthorized copying of the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set.

14. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function within the remote virtual machine of the receiving computer operates independently of the operating system of the receiving computer and is used for conversion of left and right eye images to display anaglyph 3D.

15. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation control function controls an embedded circuit in the receiving computer.

16. The method of claim 1 wherein the streamed Boolean control code controls adaptation functions for a second receiving computer.

17. The method of claim 1 wherein an external device is controlled by the Boolean control code originating from a server.

18. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function is used to adapt playback to the operating system.

19. The method of claim 1 wherein the Boolean control code remotely adapts streamed playback to different wireless devices.

20. The method of claim 5 wherein matrix manipulation function adjusts the level of resolution of the video or image media in the streamed first data set by adding or subtracting lines or pixels from the image or video horizontally and vertically to control the resulting display image or video.

21. The method of claim 1 wherein both the Boolean control code and the recipient control code are Boolean.

22. The method of claim 1 wherein the receiving computer is connected to the internet and matrix manipulation function removes or modifies a digital watermark embedded onto the first data set.

23. The method of claim 1 wherein the streamed first data set includes a digital water mark that blocks access to the data, video, or image media in the first data set, and

the virtual machine of the receiving computer uses the recipient control code to remove the digital water mark.

24. The method of claim 23 wherein the digital water mark is removed by the matrix manipulation function of the virtual machine of the receiving computer.

25. The method of claim 24 wherein the matrix manipulation function uses formulas or equations contained in a microchip to remove the digital water mark from the first data set.

26. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function is used to remove or modify a digital watermark that is embedded in the first data set.

27. The method of claim 26 wherein the matrix manipulation function removes or modifies the digital watermark in the virtual machine of the receiving computer.

28. The method of claim 26 wherein the matrix manipulation function is contained in an integrated circuit chip.

29. The method of claim 26 wherein the matrix manipulation function is an applet.

30. The method of claim 26 wherein the digital watermark opens, closes, or switches the pixels of the video or image media in the first data set.

31. The method of claim 26 wherein the digital watermark opens, closes, or switches a matrix of blocking pixels that open or close on the data, video, or image media displayed or provided by the streamed first data set.

32. The method of claim 26 wherein the digital watermark limits the image resolution of the video or image media in the first data set that will be provided.

33. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function superimposes video or image media from a second data set onto the video or image media in the first data set.

34. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function adds or subtracts video lines or pixels from video in the first data set.

35. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function is used to oscillate one or more streamed stereoscopic layers in the streamed first data set resulting in a remote 3D display of the video or image media in the first data set.

36. The method of claim 35 wherein the streamed stereoscopic layers in the streamed first data set are controlled or transformed by the matrix manipulation function in the virtual machine to produce the 3D display.

37. The method of claim 35 wherein the streamed stereoscopic layers are controlled or transformed by switching on or off corresponding portions of the streamed first data set.

38. The method of claim 35 wherein the stereoscopic layers are used for anaglyph 3D.

39. The method of claim 35 wherein the stereoscopic layers are oppositely polarized.

40. The method of claim 35 wherein the stereoscopic layers are translucent and a lower layer of the video or image media in the streamed first data set is visible through the stereoscopic layers above the lower layer.

41. The method of claim 1 wherein the authentication process does not use the recipient control code to enable access to the data, video, or image media in the streamed first data set when the Boolean control code has a negative state.

42. The method of claim 1 wherein the first data set is streamed to the virtual machine via a first communication channel,

the Boolean control code is streamed to the virtual machine through a second communication channel, and

the second communication channel is distinct from the first communication channel.

43. The method of claim 1 wherein the matrix manipulation function includes a matrix manipulation controller that receives monitoring data from a matrix manipulation control filter.

44. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

streaming a second data set to the remote virtual machine portion of the receiving computer separately from the first data set;

wherein

the first data set provides a left eye channel for a 3D display, and

the second data set provides a right eye channel for the 3D display.

45. The method of claim 44 wherein the matrix manipulation function decodes the first data set to provide the left eye channel.