Patent ID: 7593530
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for secure access and communication of information in a distributed media network, the method comprising: detecting, at a first geographic location, when a legacy media peripheral is connected to one or both of a PC and a media processing system at said first geographic location within the distributed media network; associating at least one identifier with said legacy media peripheral, wherein said at least one identifier is used to validate said legacy media peripheral for use at said first geographic location; utilizing said at least one identifier to facilitate communication by and/or to said legacy media peripheral over the distributed media network; requesting said at least one legacy media peripheral identifier and at least one identifier of a user utilizing said legacy media peripheral; and wherein if said legacy media peripheral is previously registered at said first geographic location within said network, acquiring said at least one user identifier to facilitate communication by and/or to said legacy media peripheral over the distributed media network.