AppDirect has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented method for geographically local license management. The method involves transmitting a shared secret, receiving an access token, validating based on unique identifiers, and enabling access to media content. This innovation enhances secure access to premium content. GlobalData’s report on AppDirect gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on AppDirect, Blockchain-based network security was a key innovation area identified from patents. AppDirect's grant share as of February 2024 was 58%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Geographically local license sharing for media content
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886550B2) discloses a computer-implemented method for geographically local license management. The method involves transmitting a shared secret from a media server to a licensed client server broadcasting a unique identifier, periodically receiving an access token and unique identifier from an unlicensed client server, scanning the proximity of the licensed client server, and enabling access to encrypted premium content upon successful validation of the access token. The system includes a licensed client server, an unlicensed client server, and a media server with instructions for validating the access token and enabling access to premium content. Additionally, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes instructions for performing the method, emphasizing the importance of proximity-based authentication and secure access to premium content.
The patent claims detail a comprehensive approach to geographically local license management, emphasizing secure communication between licensed and unlicensed client servers. By utilizing evolving one-time passcodes and proximity-based authentication, the method ensures that only authorized users can access premium content from the media server. The system architecture includes components like a shared secret, encrypted keys, and short-range wireless communication signals to enhance security measures. Overall, the patent highlights the significance of secure access control mechanisms in the distribution of premium content, offering a robust solution for managing licenses and ensuring content protection in a geographically localized context.
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