Method and apparatus for supporting broadcast efficiency and security enhancements

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8879729
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13100565

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A method and apparatus for providing conditional access to media programs is described. An exemplary method comprising the steps of transmitting media information encrypted according to a control word (CW) to a receiver station, transmitting entitlement management information (EMI) to the receiver station, the EMI comprising a service bitmap, and transmitting entitlement control information (ECI) to the receiver station, the entitlement control information including the control word (CW) encrypted according to a key (K) and an index to an element of the service bitmap, wherein the control word (CW) is decrypted by the receiver stations according to a value of the indexed element of the service bitmap.

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RAMBUS INC1050 ENTERPRISE WAY SUITE 700 SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Cocchi, Ronald P Seal Beach, US 55 635
McKee-Clabaugh, Frances C San Pedro, US 4 51

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