Patent ID: 6636966
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method of enabling access to encrypted data stored on a storage medium coupled through a data storage engine to a host device, the method comprising:transmitting through a network a content enabling message from the host device to a distributor authorization server, wherein the content enabling message satisfies a requirement for access to the encrypted data; in response to satisfying the requirement for access to the encrypted data, transmitting through the network a first portion of a decryption key from a content key server to the host device; combining the first portion of the decryption key with a second portion of the decryption key stored on the storage medium to form the decryption key, wherein the decryption key enables decryption of the encrypted data; and storing the decryption key on the storage medium, whereby the host device may access the encrypted data.