AppDirect has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented method for geographically local license management. The technology involves transmitting a shared secret to a licensed client, validating access tokens based on unique identifiers and enabling access to media content. The method aims to enhance 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 January 2024 was 40%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Geographically local license sharing for media content

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: AppDirect Inc

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. The method aims to enhance security and access control for premium content distribution.

Furthermore, the patent also covers a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for the same method of geographically local license management. The method involves transmitting a shared secret, receiving an access token, scanning proximity, validating the access token, and enabling access to encrypted premium content. The storage medium includes instructions for decrypting the encrypted content using the evolving one-time passcode as a secret key. This innovative approach to license management and content access control could have significant implications for industries dealing with premium content distribution, ensuring secure and controlled access to valuable digital assets.

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