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Method and apparatus for access control in an overlapping multiserver network environment

A server and network technology, applied in user identity/authority verification, selective content distribution, electrical components, etc., can solve the problems of uncontrolled, unauthorized, and piracy of content owners

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-27
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN
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However, content owners are often concerned about uncontrolled and unauthorized copying and the potential problems that result, such as piracy

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[0048] The present invention provides methods and devices for managing equipment and content in a network environment. In one implementation, a collection of devices is interconnected in a media networking environment of multiple hub networks defining client-server relationships. In a hub network, the server will provide the client with access to the content by streaming the content to the client, or sending a copy to the client. Servers and clients work together to manage membership in hub networks, connection and disconnection from hub networks, distribution of content in hub networks, and status of content in hub networks.

[0049] Generally, the following terms are used herein with the following meanings. "Content" refers to the audio and / or video of a media item, such as a movie or song. A content item is a specific media item, such as a movie. "Content data" refers to data representing a content item. An "instance" is a logical data set containing content data for a ...

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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for access control in an overlapping multiserver network environment. In one implementation, a network media environment includes: a first hub network including a first server and a first client, and the first server is connected to the first client; a second hub network including a second server and the first client, and the second server is connected to the first client, such that the first hub network and the second hub network overlap; wherein the first client stores first content bound to the first hub network and stores second content bound to the second hub network.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 434774, filed December 17, 2002, and US Patent Application No. 60 / 471823, filed May 20, 2003, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background technique [0003] Audio and video media content, such as music and movies, is becoming increasingly available in various digital forms, such as electronic files stored on optical storage (eg, CD or DVD) or magnetic storage (eg, hard disk). Digital content provides users with high-quality reproduction and convenient access. Another advantage of digital content is that it is often easy to create high quality copies of the content. Users enjoy accessing digital content from a variety of devices in multiple locations. However, content owners are often concerned with uncontrolled and unauthorized copying and the potential problems that arise therefrom, such as piracy. Contents of the invention [...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04L9/32H04L29/08H04N21/2343H04N21/258H04N21/266H04N21/436H04N21/4627
Inventor M·辛格B·拉坎普
Owner SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN