Technology for authenticating consumer devices and/or recording media
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Copyright protection technology for digital content (e.g. to prevent unauthorized copying)
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Technology for separating and managing digital content and its license*
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Rights management technology for digital content (e.g. number of copies allowed, etc)
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License, in this case, refers to the usage rules attached to digital content (eg number of copies allowed to consumers electronic devices). Content can be used when it bonds with its license information.
Benefits
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Sets boundaries in which users can freely enjoy digital content while also preventing unauthorized actions.
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Provides compatibility among devices as varied as personal computers, portable audio devices, Hi-Fi stereo, car audio, and recording media.
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The separation of digital content from its license allows for online services with flexible schemes.
