US7051005B1 — Method for obtaining a black box for performing d…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 182 words

In combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, a method of obtaining the black box by the DRM system from a black box server, the method comprising: requesting, by the DRM system, a first black box from the black box, server; generating, by the black box server, the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; delivering, by the black box server, the generated first black box to the DRM system; and installing, by the DRM system, the delivered first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 182 words

In combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, a method of obtaining the black box by the DRM system from a black box server, the method comprising: requesting, by the DRM system, a first black box from the black box, server; generating, by the black box server, the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; delivering, by the black box server, the generated first black box to the DRM system; and installing, by the DRM system, the delivered first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior to the requesting step that the previously installed black box is non-unique.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior the requesting step that the previously installed black box is not current.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of a network connection to the black box server.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 4 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of an Internet connection to the black box server.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 66 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the DRM system has a first previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the first previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 86 words

The method of claim 6 wherein the DRM system had a second previously installed black box prior to having the first previously installed black box, the second previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box and also different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating step further includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with an identified indicative of currency.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 8 wherein the generating stop includes providing the generated black box with a version number.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 10 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate proffering that the generated black box should be trusted.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to a code-based encryption technique.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 47 words

The method of claim 12 wherein thc generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to software code associated with the generated black box, whereby adulteration of such software code prevents such private key from being decrypted.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 32 words

The method of claim 1 wherein the generating step includes associating the generated black box with the DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 56 words

The method of claim 14 wherein the requesting step includes providing information unique to the DRM system/computing device, and wherein the generating step includes generating the black box based in part on the provided information, whereby the generated black box can recognize whether it is intended for the DRM system/computing device upon which it is installed.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 63 words

The method of claim 14 wherein the DRM system computing device is a first DRM system/computing device, wherein the generating step includes associating the generated black box with the first DRM system/computing device and also with a second DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device which is not the first or second DRM system/computing device.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 165 words

In combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing description and encryption functions, a method of obtaining the black box by the DRM system, the method comprising: requesting a first black box from a black box server, the black box server thereafter generating the first black box, such first generated black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; receiving the generated first black box from the black box server; and installing the received first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 165 words

In combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing description and encryption functions, a method of obtaining the black box by the DRM system, the method comprising: requesting a first black box from a black box server, the black box server thereafter generating the first black box, such first generated black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; receiving the generated first black box from the black box server; and installing the received first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior to the requesting step that the previously installed black box is non-unique.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 39 words

The method Of claim 17 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior to the requesting step that the previously installed black box is not current.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of a network connection to the black box server.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 20 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of an Internet connection to the black box server.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 85 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the DRM system has a first previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the first previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the requesting step includes providing the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box to the black box server, whereby the generated black box is provided with the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 106 words

The method of claim 22 wherein the, DRM system haid a second previously installed black box prior to having the first previously installed black box, the second previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box and also different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the requesting step further includes providing the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box to the black box server, whereby the generated black box is also provided with the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the received black box includes an identifier indicative of currency.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 24 wherein the received black box includes a version number.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the received black box includes a digital certificate.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 26 wherein the received black box includes a digital certificate proffering that such received black box should be trusted.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 17 wherein at least a portion of the private key of the received black box is encrypted according to a code-based encryption technique.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 43 words

The method of claim 28 at least a portion of the private key of the received black box is encrypted according to software code associated with such received black box, whereby adulteration of such software code prevents such private key from being decrypted.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 17 wherein the received black box is associated with the DRM system/computing device, whereby such received black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 54 words

The method of claim 30 wherein the requesting step includes providing information unique to the DRM system/computing device, and wherein the received black box was generated based in part on the provided information, whereby the received black box can recognize whether it is intended for the DRM system/computing device upon which it is installed.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 61 words

Thc method of claim 30 wherein the DRM system/computing device is a first DRM system/computing device, wherein the received black box is associated with the first DRM system/computing device and also with a second DRM system/computing device, whereby the received black box is inoperable on another DRM system of computing device which is not the first or second DRM system/computing device.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 170 words

In combination with a digital right management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, a method of providing the black box by a black box server, the method comprising: receiving a request for a first black box from the DRM system; generating the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; and delivering the generated first black box to the DRM system, the delivered first black box being installed by the DRM system in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for upgrading at least the public/private key the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 170 words

In combination with a digital right management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, a method of providing the black box by a black box server, the method comprising: receiving a request for a first black box from the DRM system; generating the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; and delivering the generated first black box to the DRM system, the delivered first black box being installed by the DRM system in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for upgrading at least the public/private key the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the receiving step comprises receiving the request by way of a network connection between the black box server and the DRM system.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 34 wherein the receiving step comprises receiving the request by way of an Internet connection between the black box server and the DRM system.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 66 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the DRM system has a first previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the first previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 86 words

The method of claim 36 wherein the DRM system had a second previously installed black box prior to having the first previously installed black box, the second previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box and also different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating step further includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the generating, step includes providing the generated black box with an identifier indicative of currency.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 38 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a version number.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 40 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate proffering that the generated black box should be trusted.

Claim 45

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to a code-based encryption technique.

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 47 words

The method of claim 42 wherein the generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to software code associated with the generated black box, whereby adulteration of such software code prevents such private key from being decrypted.

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 32 words

The method of claim 33 wherein the generating slop includes associating the generated black box with the DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device.

Claim 48

Dependent Claim 56 words

The method of claim 44 wherein the receiving step includes receiving information unique to the DRM system/computing device, and wherein the generating step includes generating the black box based in part on the received information, whereby the generated black box can recognize whether it is intended for the DRM system/computing device upon which it is installed.

Claim 49

Dependent Claim 62 words

The method of claim 44 wherein the DRM system/computing device is a first DRM system/computing device, wherein the generating step includes associating the generated black box with the first DRM system/computing device and also with a second DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device which is not the first or second DRM system/computing device.

Claim 50

Dependent Claim 175 words

A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions thereon for performing a method in combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing, decryption and encryption functions, the method for obtaining the black box by the DRM system and comprising: requesting a first black box from a black box server, the black box server thereafter generating the first black box, such first generated black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; receiving the generated first black box from the black box server; and installing the received first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 51

Dependent Claim 175 words

A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions thereon for performing a method in combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing, decryption and encryption functions, the method for obtaining the black box by the DRM system and comprising: requesting a first black box from a black box server, the black box server thereafter generating the first black box, such first generated black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; receiving the generated first black box from the black box server; and installing the received first black box in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 52

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior to the requesting step that the previously installed black box is non-unique.

Claim 53

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the DRM system has a previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the method further comprising determining prior to the requesting a step that the previously installed black box is not current.

Claim 54

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of a network connection to the black box server.

Claim 55

Dependent Claim 25 words

The method of claim 50 wherein the requesting step comprises requesting the black box by way of an Internet connection to the black box server.

Claim 56

Dependent Claim 85 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the DRM system has a first previously installed black box prior to the requesting stop, the first previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the requesting step includes providing the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box to the black box server, whereby the generated black box is provided with the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box.

Claim 57

Dependent Claim 106 words

The method of claim 52 wherein the DRM system had a second previously installed black box prior to having the first previously installed black box, the second previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box and also different from thc public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the requesting step further includes providing the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box to the black box server, whereby the generated black box is also provided with the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box.

Claim 58

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the received black box includes an identifier indicative of currency.

Claim 59

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 54 wherein the received black box includes a version number.

Claim 60

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the received black box includes a digital certificate.

Claim 61

Dependent Claim 23 words

The method of claim 56 wherein the received black box includes a digital certificate proffering that such received black box should be trusted.

Claim 62

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 47 wherein at least a portion of the private key of thc received black box is encrypted according to a code-based encryption technique.

Claim 63

Dependent Claim 43 words

The method of claim 58 at least a portion of the private key of the received black box is encrypted according to software code associated with such received black box, whereby adulteration of such software code prevents such private key from being decrypted.

Claim 64

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 47 wherein the received black box is associated with the DRM system/computing device, whereby such received black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device.

Claim 65

Dependent Claim 54 words

The method of claim 60 wherein the requesting step includes providing information unique to the DRM system/computing device, and wherein the received black box was generated based in part on the provided information, whereby the received black box can recognize whether it is intended for the DRM system/computing device upon which it is installed.

Claim 66

Dependent Claim 60 words

The method of claim 60 wherein the DRM system computing device is a first DRM system/computing device, wherein the received black box is associated with the first DRM system/computing device and also with a second DRM system/computing device, whereby the received black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device which is not the first or second DRM system/computing device.

Claim 67

Dependent Claim 178 words

A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions thereon for performing a method in combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, the method for providing the black box by a black box server and comprising: receiving a request for a first black box from the DRM system; generating the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; and delivering the generated first black box to the DRM system, the delivered first black box being installed by thc DRM system in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 68

Dependent Claim 178 words

A computer-readable medium having computer executable instructions thereon for performing a method in combination with a digital rights management (DRM) system operating on a computing device, the DRM system requiring a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions, the method for providing the black box by a black box server and comprising: receiving a request for a first black box from the DRM system; generating the first black box, such generated first black box being unique and having a public/private key pair and electronic code for employing the key pair within the DRM system on the computing device; and delivering the generated first black box to the DRM system, the delivered first black box being installed by thc DRM system in such DRM system, the DRM system further providing code for periodically determining whether the first black box is current or not current and for upgrading at least the public/private key pair in the first black box from the black box server to result in a second black box when the first black box is not current.

Claim 69

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the receiving step comprises receiving the request by way of a network connection between the black box server and the DRM system.

Claim 70

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 64 wherein the receiving step comprises receiving the request by way of an Internet connection between the black box service and the DRM system.

Claim 71

Dependent Claim 66 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the DRM system has a first previously installed black box prior to the requesting step, the first previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box.

Claim 72

Dependent Claim 86 words

The method of claim 66 wherein the DRM system had a second previously installed black box prior to having the first previously installed black box, the second previously installed black box having a public/private key pair different from the public/private key pair of the first previously installed black box and also different from the public/private key pair of the generated black box, and wherein the generating stop further includes providing the generated black box with the public/private key pair of the second previously installed black box.

Claim 73

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with an identifier indicative of currency.

Claim 74

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 68 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a version number.

Claim 75

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate.

Claim 76

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 70 wherein the generating step includes providing the generated black box with a digital certificate proffering that the generated black box should he trusted.

Claim 77

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to a code-based encryption technique.

Claim 78

Dependent Claim 47 words

The method of claim 72 wherein the generating step includes encrypting at least a portion of the private key of the generated black box according to software code associated with the, generated black box, whereby adulteration of such software code prevents such private key from being decrypted.

Claim 79

Dependent Claim 32 words

The method of claim 63 wherein the generating step includes associating the generated black box with the DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device.

Claim 80

Dependent Claim 56 words

The method of claim 74 wherein the receiving step includes receiving information unique to the DRM system/computing device, and wherein the generating step includes generating the black box based in part on the received information, whereby the generated black box can recognize whether it is intended for the DRM system/computing device upon which it is installed.

Claim 81

Dependent Claim 62 words

The method of claim 74 wherein the DRM system/computing device is a first DRM system/computing device, wherein the generating step includes associating the generated black box with the first DRM system/computing device and also with a second DRM system/computing device, whereby the generated black box is inoperable on another DRM system/computing device which is not the first or second DRM system/computing device.

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Method for obtaining a black box for performing decryption and encryption functions in a digital rights management (DRM) system

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