New pending patent applications are published on Thursdays. Both of today's Spotlight Applications concern aspects of digital rights management. Assigned to Samsung (KR), the first application discloses techniques for downloadable DRM in a trusted execution environment. Assigned to CenturyLink IP, the second application discloses techniques for sharing user content through a set-top box.
20150294122, "Method and apparatus for downloadable DRM in a trusted execution environment.," assigned to Samsung (KR).
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method to support downloadable DRM in a trusted execution environment is disclosed. A determination is made whether a platform supports the DRM requirements for protected content and an appropriate DRM module is downloaded if it is required. A DRM coordination agent in the trusted execution environment supports downloading a DRM module. A browser may include features to support utilizing the downloadable DRM module.20150296261, "System and method for sharing user content through a set-top box," assigned to CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments include a system, computer readable medium, and method for recording and distributing video content based on DRM parameters. For example, in one embodiment, a set-top box is disclosed that includes a processor for executing a set of instructions. The set-top box also includes memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to execute the set of instructions to receive user input to record a video content; determine DRM parameters associated with the video content, wherein the DRM parameters are established by at least of a content owner and a communications service provider, the DRM parameters indicating designated portions of the video content that is recordable; and record the video content based on the DRM parameters.
