18625154. PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR STREAMING CONTENT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR STREAMING CONTENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Srinivas Vedula of Fremont CA (US)
Daniel P. Carter of San Jose CA (US)
Gianpaolo Fasoli of Redwood City CA (US)
Augustin J. Farrugia of Los Altos Hills CA (US)
Eugene Jivotovski of Sunnyvale CA (US)
PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR STREAMING CONTENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18625154 titled 'PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR STREAMING CONTENT
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a system where a device receives a content stream from a content server based on a protocol established between the device and an account server. The account server initiates a session with the device, provides a list of available channels for the user account, and manages conditional access to streaming content.
- The system establishes a protocol between a device, an account server, and a content server.
- The account server manages user accounts and provides a list of available channels to the device.
- Conditional access information is relayed from the account server to the device, which then communicates it to the content server.
- The content server verifies the device's permission to access streaming content based on the conditional access information.
- Permission to access streaming content is managed by the account server and the device, rather than the content server.
Potential Applications: 1. Streaming services 2. Content delivery platforms 3. Digital media distribution
Problems Solved: 1. Secure content access control 2. User account management 3. Streamlined content delivery
Benefits: 1. Enhanced security for streaming content 2. Simplified user experience 3. Efficient content delivery
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by streaming platforms, digital media providers, and content distributors to enhance security, streamline content delivery, and improve user experience.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system ensure secure communication between the device, account server, and content server? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in secure content delivery systems, user account management, and streaming technology to enhance the efficiency and security of content distribution.
Original Abstract Submitted
This application relates to embodiments for providing a content stream to a device from a content server based on a protocol that is established between the device and an account server. The account server can initiate a session with the device and provide the device with a list of channels available for a user account associated with the device. When a channel is selected at the device, conditional access information can be provided from the account server to the device, which can thereafter relay the conditional access information to the content server. The content server can use the conditional access information to verify that the device has the appropriate permission to receive streaming content. In this way, because the conditional access information originates at the account server, permission to access streaming content can be managed by correspondence between the account server and the device, rather than the content server.
