Patent ID: 8688991
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method to be executed by a processor in communication with a computer-readable medium, the processor configured to execute the steps comprising: receiving a playlist comprising a reference to encrypted content, the playlist further comprising a value for verifying the encrypted content and a digital signature for the playlist, the digital signature associating the playlist with a creator of the playlist; verifying the digital signature authenticates with a credential of the creator of the playlist, and verifying the integrity of the playlist using the digital signature; transmitting a verification request to a policy server, the verification request including application signature information and an application version for an application accessing the playlist; initiating communication between a video manager and the policy server to authenticate the application; receiving, from the policy server, verification of the authentication of the application, the verification based on the application signature and the application version; and receiving a request to play the playlist by the verified application, and the verified application responsive to receiving the request to play the playlist: