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Patent drawing for Secure personal content server
US 9,934,408 B2
Computing US 9,934,408 B2 Expired

Secure personal content server

This invention describes a local server designed to securely store and manage digital content, like personal files or copyrighted media. It connects to external content providers to receive secured content and uses a unique identifier to control access. The system specifically focuses on providing conditional access, storing content in encrypted form, checking for content authenticity using watermarks, and authorizing other local devices to communicate with it.

Why it matters: Filed before major data privacy regulations like GDPR took effect. The emphasis on a local secure server for personal content, with its unique identification and conditional access, aligns with today's heightened demand for user control over data and privacy, offering an alternative to purely cloud-based solutions.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedComplex software logic, secure hardware, encryption

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