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10NES
The 10NES system is a lock-out system designed for the American version of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console.
The 10NES system is a lock-out system designed for the American version of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console.
AACS encryption key controversy
A controversy surrounding the AACS cryptographic key arose in April 2007 when the Motion Picture Association of America and the Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator, LLC began ...
A controversy surrounding the AACS cryptographic key arose in April 2007 when the Motion Picture Association of America and the Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator, LLC began ...
Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions is ebook reader software from Adobe Systems built using Adobe Flash.
Adobe Digital Editions is ebook reader software from Adobe Systems built using Adobe Flash.
Advanced Access Content System
The Advanced Access Content System is a standard for content distribution and digital rights management, intended to restrict access to and copying of the post DVD generation of optical discs.
The Advanced Access Content System is a standard for content distribution and digital rights management, intended to restrict access to and copying of the post DVD generation of optical discs.
Advanced Systems Format
Advanced Systems Format (formerly Advanced Streaming Format, Active Streaming Format) is Microsoft's proprietary digital audio/digital video container format, especially meant for st...
Advanced Systems Format (formerly Advanced Streaming Format, Active Streaming Format) is Microsoft's proprietary digital audio/digital video container format, especially meant for st...
Against DRM license
Against DRM 2.0 is a free copyleft license for artworks.
Against DRM 2.0 is a free copyleft license for artworks.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Aladdin Knowledge Systems is a company that produces software for digital rights management and Internet security since 1985.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems is a company that produces software for digital rights management and Internet security since 1985.
AllVid
AllVid is a CableCARD replacement proposed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
AllVid is a CableCARD replacement proposed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Analog hole
The analog hole is a fundamental and inevitable vulnerability in copy protection schemes for noninteractive works in digital formats which can be exploited to duplicate copy-protected works that...
The analog hole is a fundamental and inevitable vulnerability in copy protection schemes for noninteractive works in digital formats which can be exploited to duplicate copy-protected works that...
Analog Protection System
The Analog Protection System (APS), also known as Copyguard, is a DVD copy prevention system originally developed by Macrovision.
The Analog Protection System (APS), also known as Copyguard, is a DVD copy prevention system originally developed by Macrovision.
Attributor
Attributor is the leading provider of digital content protection solutions for the publishing industry.
Attributor is the leading provider of digital content protection solutions for the publishing industry.
Audio Home Recording Act
The Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 (AHRA) amended the United States copyright law by adding Chapter 10, "Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media".
The Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 (AHRA) amended the United States copyright law by adding Chapter 10, "Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media".
Awomo
Awomo is a UK-based Internet game distribution and delivery system, in development by Game Domain International Plc.
Awomo is a UK-based Internet game distribution and delivery system, in development by Game Domain International Plc.
BackupBluRay
BackupBluRay is a free, open source utility which aids in the decryption of AACS copy-protected content on Blu-ray discs, presumably for the purpose of backing up a video that a consumer has pur...
BackupBluRay is a free, open source utility which aids in the decryption of AACS copy-protected content on Blu-ray discs, presumably for the purpose of backing up a video that a consumer has pur...
BackupHDDVD
BackupHDDVD is a small computer software utility program available in command line and GUI versions which aids in the decryption of commercial HD DVD discs protected by the Advanced Access Conte...
BackupHDDVD is a small computer software utility program available in command line and GUI versions which aids in the decryption of commercial HD DVD discs protected by the Advanced Access Conte...
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System, usually known as BISS, is a satellite signal scrambling system developed by the European Broadcasting Union and a consortium of hardware manufacturers.
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System, usually known as BISS, is a satellite signal scrambling system developed by the European Broadcasting Union and a consortium of hardware manufacturers.
BD+
BD+ is a component of the Blu-ray Disc Digital Rights Management system.
BD+ is a component of the Blu-ray Disc Digital Rights Management system.
Bozo bit
The term bozo bit has been used in two contexts.
The term bozo bit has been used in two contexts.
Broadcast encryption
Broadcast encryption is the cryptographic problem of encrypting broadcast content (e.g.
Broadcast encryption is the cryptographic problem of encrypting broadcast content (e.g.
Broadcast flag
A broadcast flag is a set of status bits (or a "flag") sent in the data stream of a digital television program that indicates whether or not the data stream can be recorded, or if there are any ...
A broadcast flag is a set of status bits (or a "flag") sent in the data stream of a digital television program that indicates whether or not the data stream can be recorded, or if there are any ...
ByteShield
ByteShield (officially “ByteShield, Inc.”) is a privately-held Digital rights management (DRM) and copy protection company based in San Francisco, California, USA. Founded in 2004, ByteShield is...
ByteShield (officially “ByteShield, Inc.”) is a privately-held Digital rights management (DRM) and copy protection company based in San Francisco, California, USA. Founded in 2004, ByteShield is...
Caachi
Caachi is an Internet platform that enables filmmakers and other content producers to leverage the Internet to distribute their video creations, namely films, to a global audience.
Caachi is an Internet platform that enables filmmakers and other content producers to leverage the Internet to distribute their video creations, namely films, to a global audience.
CableCARD
CableCARD is a special-use PCMCIA card that allows consumers in the United States to view and record digital cable television channels on digital video recorders, personal computers and televis...
CableCARD is a special-use PCMCIA card that allows consumers in the United States to view and record digital cable television channels on digital video recorders, personal computers and televis...
Cardea (DRM)
Cardea is the codename for portable version of Windows Media DRM for network devices, whose marketing name is Windows Media DRM for Network Devices (or in short form WMDRM-ND) introd...
Cardea is the codename for portable version of Windows Media DRM for network devices, whose marketing name is Windows Media DRM for Network Devices (or in short form WMDRM-ND) introd...
CcREL
Creative Commons Rights Expression Language (ccREL) is a proposed Rights Expression Language (REL) for descriptive metadata to be appended to media that is licensed under any of the Creative Com...
Creative Commons Rights Expression Language (ccREL) is a proposed Rights Expression Language (REL) for descriptive metadata to be appended to media that is licensed under any of the Creative Com...
Certificate-based encryption
Certificate-based encryption is a system in which a certificate authority uses ID-based cryptography to produce a certificate.
Certificate-based encryption is a system in which a certificate authority uses ID-based cryptography to produce a certificate.
CGMS-A
Copy Generation Management System - Analog (CGMS-A) is a copy protection mechanism for analog television signals.
Copy Generation Management System - Analog (CGMS-A) is a copy protection mechanism for analog television signals.
Chain of trust
In computer security, a chain of trust is established by validating each component of hardware and software from the bottom up.
In computer security, a chain of trust is established by validating each component of hardware and software from the bottom up.
Cinavia
Cinavia is a analog watermarking and steganography system under development by Verance since 1999, and released in 2010.
Cinavia is a analog watermarking and steganography system under development by Verance since 1999, and released in 2010.
Common Interface
In Digital Video Broadcasting, the Common Interface is an extensible digital interconnect found in the digital TV market.
In Digital Video Broadcasting, the Common Interface is an extensible digital interconnect found in the digital TV market.
Compliance and Robustness
Compliance and Robustness, sometimes abbreviated as C&R, refers to the legal structure or regime underlying a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.
Compliance and Robustness, sometimes abbreviated as C&R, refers to the legal structure or regime underlying a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.
Conax
Conax is a global technology company that provides conditional access solutions for digital television.
Conax is a global technology company that provides conditional access solutions for digital television.
Conditional access
Conditional Access is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content.
Conditional Access is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content.
Content delivery
Content delivery describes the delivery of media content such as audio, video, software and video games over a delivery medium such as broadcasting or the Internet.
Content delivery describes the delivery of media content such as audio, video, software and video games over a delivery medium such as broadcasting or the Internet.
Content Protection for Recordable Media
Content Protection for Recordable Media and Pre-Recorded Media (CPRM/CPPM) is a mechanism for controlling the copying, moving and deletion of digital media on a host device, such as a pers...
Content Protection for Recordable Media and Pre-Recorded Media (CPRM/CPPM) is a mechanism for controlling the copying, moving and deletion of digital media on a host device, such as a pers...
Content Scramble System
Content Scramble System is a Digital Rights Management and encryption system employed on almost all commercially produced DVD-Video discs.
Content Scramble System is a Digital Rights Management and encryption system employed on almost all commercially produced DVD-Video discs.
Content-control software
Content-control software, also known as secure web gateways, censorware or web filtering software, is a term for software designed and optimized for controlling what content is...
Content-control software, also known as secure web gateways, censorware or web filtering software, is a term for software designed and optimized for controlling what content is...
Copy protection
Copy protection, also known as content protection, copy obstruction, copy prevention and copy restriction, refer to techniques used for preventing the reproduction of sof...
Copy protection, also known as content protection, copy obstruction, copy prevention and copy restriction, refer to techniques used for preventing the reproduction of sof...
Copying
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based only on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based only on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.
Coral Consortium
The Coral Consortium was founded in Fall 2004 by Hewlett-Packard Corporation, Intertrust Technologies Corporation, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ...
The Coral Consortium was founded in Fall 2004 by Hewlett-Packard Corporation, Intertrust Technologies Corporation, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ...
Cryptoworks
Cryptoworks is a DVB conditional access system, developed by Philips CryptoTec but now belonging to Irdeto.
Cryptoworks is a DVB conditional access system, developed by Philips CryptoTec but now belonging to Irdeto.
DCS Copy Protection
DCS Copy Protection Ltd is a UK company that licenses proprietary content protection technology.
DCS Copy Protection Ltd is a UK company that licenses proprietary content protection technology.
DeCSS
DeCSS is a computer program capable of decrypting content on a commercially produced DVD video disc.
DeCSS is a computer program capable of decrypting content on a commercially produced DVD video disc.
Defective by Design
Defective by Design is an anti-digital rights management (DRM) initiative by the Free Software Foundation.
Defective by Design is an anti-digital rights management (DRM) initiative by the Free Software Foundation.
Device Keys
Device Keys play a role in the cryptographic key management procedure in the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) specification.
Device Keys play a role in the cryptographic key management procedure in the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) specification.
Digital distribution
Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution (ESD) is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downl...
Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution (ESD) is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downl...
Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem
The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem is a consortium of major Hollywood studios, consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers, network hardware vendors, systems integrators and Digita...
The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem is a consortium of major Hollywood studios, consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers, network hardware vendors, systems integrators and Digita...
Digital rights management
Digital rights management is a class of access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals with the intent to limit the use of di...
Digital rights management is a class of access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals with the intent to limit the use of di...
Digital Transmission Content Protection
Digital Transmission Content Protection, or DTCP, is a digital rights management (DRM) technology that aims to restrict "digital home" technologies including DVD players and televisions by...
Digital Transmission Content Protection, or DTCP, is a digital rights management (DRM) technology that aims to restrict "digital home" technologies including DVD players and televisions by...
Digital video fingerprinting
Video fingerprinting is a technique in which software identifies, extracts and then compresses characteristic components of a video, enabling that video to be uniquely identified by its resultan...
Video fingerprinting is a technique in which software identifies, extracts and then compresses characteristic components of a video, enabling that video to be uniquely identified by its resultan...
Disc wobble
Disc wobble, also called wobble groove, is a technology developed by Royal Philips Electronics NV. This technology together with digital watermarking could ensure that only authentic discs would...
Disc wobble, also called wobble groove, is a technology developed by Royal Philips Electronics NV. This technology together with digital watermarking could ensure that only authentic discs would...
DVB-CPCM
DVB Content Protection & Copy Management often abbreviated to DVB-CPCM or CPCM is a digital rights management standard being developed by the DVB Project.
DVB Content Protection & Copy Management often abbreviated to DVB-CPCM or CPCM is a digital rights management standard being developed by the DVB Project.
DVD region code
DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region.
DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region.
EURion constellation
The EURion constellation is a pattern of symbols found on a number of banknote designs worldwide since about 1996.
The EURion constellation is a pattern of symbols found on a number of banknote designs worldwide since about 1996.
EuroCrypt
EuroCrypt is a conditional access system for Multiplexed Analogue Components-encoded analogue satellite television.
EuroCrypt is a conditional access system for Multiplexed Analogue Components-encoded analogue satellite television.
European Digital Rights
European Digital Rights (EDRi) is an international advocacy group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
European Digital Rights (EDRi) is an international advocacy group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
FairPlay
FairPlay is a digital rights management (DRM) technology created by Apple Inc., based on technology created by the company Veridisc.
FairPlay is a digital rights management (DRM) technology created by Apple Inc., based on technology created by the company Veridisc.
Federated content
Federated content is digital media content that is designed to be self-managing to support reporting and rights management in a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.
Federated content is digital media content that is designed to be self-managing to support reporting and rights management in a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.
FlashCP
FlashCP is a copyright enforcement technology for the storage of electronic materials (e.g.
FlashCP is a copyright enforcement technology for the storage of electronic materials (e.g.
FlexNet Publisher
FlexNet Publisher is a common software license manager from Flexera Software which implements license management and is intended to be used in corporate environments to provide floating licenses...
FlexNet Publisher is a common software license manager from Flexera Software which implements license management and is intended to be used in corporate environments to provide floating licenses...
Flexplay
Flexplay is a trademark for a DVD-compatible optical video disc format with a time-limited (usually 48-hour) playback time.
Flexplay is a trademark for a DVD-compatible optical video disc format with a time-limited (usually 48-hour) playback time.
FlickRocket
FlickRocket is a platform for film distribution for content owners, independent film makers and DVD distributors from ACE GmbH. The software components run exclusively on Microsoft Windows opera...
FlickRocket is a platform for film distribution for content owners, independent film makers and DVD distributors from ACE GmbH. The software components run exclusively on Microsoft Windows opera...
Francis Muguet
Francis Fabien Michel Muguet (born April 30, 1955, and died October between 3 and 14, 2009) was Doctor of Science of Texas Tech University (Ph.D. Thesis on water chemistry, 1992) and holds a law...
Francis Fabien Michel Muguet (born April 30, 1955, and died October between 3 and 14, 2009) was Doctor of Science of Texas Tech University (Ph.D. Thesis on water chemistry, 1992) and holds a law...
GamersGate
GamersGate AB is an online game store offering PC games, Mac games and electronic guides via direct download.
GamersGate AB is an online game store offering PC games, Mac games and electronic guides via direct download.
Games for Windows - Live
Games for Windows – Live (trademarked as Games for Windows – LIVE) is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles.
Games for Windows – Live (trademarked as Games for Windows – LIVE) is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles.
Games for Windows – Live
Games for Windows – Live (trademarked as Games for Windows – LIVE) is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles.
Games for Windows – Live (trademarked as Games for Windows – LIVE) is an online gaming service for Games for Windows-branded PC titles.
Hardware Functionality Scan
A Hardware Functionality Scan (HFS) is conducted in order to verify that a certain device is really what it claims to be.
A Hardware Functionality Scan (HFS) is conducted in order to verify that a certain device is really what it claims to be.
Hardware restrictions
Hardware restrictions refers to restrictions in any device that places technical restrictions on what content can run/play on said device or what users can do with certain content.
Hardware restrictions refers to restrictions in any device that places technical restrictions on what content can run/play on said device or what users can do with certain content.
HDfury
HDfury is a small external DAC and HDCP stripper designed to connect copy-protected digital sources to analog displays.
HDfury is a small external DAC and HDCP stripper designed to connect copy-protected digital sources to analog displays.
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP; commonly, though incorrectly, referred to as High-Definition Copy(right) Protection) is a form of digital copy protection developed by ...
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP; commonly, though incorrectly, referred to as High-Definition Copy(right) Protection) is a form of digital copy protection developed by ...
Hiro-Media
HIRO Media is a privately-held company founded in 2005, which provides a cross platform ad server and ad decisioning system for professional online videos.
HIRO Media is a privately-held company founded in 2005, which provides a cross platform ad server and ad decisioning system for professional online videos.
Image Constraint Token
The Image Constraint Token (ICT) is a protocol flag that can cause downsampling of high-definition video content on Blu-ray and HD DVD to slightly-better-than-DVD quality video.
The Image Constraint Token (ICT) is a protocol flag that can cause downsampling of high-definition video content on Blu-ray and HD DVD to slightly-better-than-DVD quality video.
INDICARE
INDICARE responded to the 3rd call, subline 3.3: Management of rights for digital content, of the eContent Programme of the European Commission, DG Information Society.
INDICARE responded to the 3rd call, subline 3.3: Management of rights for digital content, of the eContent Programme of the European Commission, DG Information Society.
Information Rights Management
Information Rights Management (IRM) is a term that applies to a technology which protects sensitive information from unauthorised access.
Information Rights Management (IRM) is a term that applies to a technology which protects sensitive information from unauthorised access.
InterTrust Technologies
Intertrust Technologies Corporation invents, develops, and licenses software, technologies and intellectual property for Digital Rights Management (DRM) and trusted computing.
Intertrust Technologies Corporation invents, develops, and licenses software, technologies and intellectual property for Digital Rights Management (DRM) and trusted computing.
Janus (DRM)
Janus is the codename for portable version of Windows Media DRM for portable devices, whose marketing name is Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices (or in short form WMDRM-PD) intro...
Janus is the codename for portable version of Windows Media DRM for portable devices, whose marketing name is Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices (or in short form WMDRM-PD) intro...
Key selection vector
The Key Selection Vector means the numerical associated with a Device Key Set and distributed by Licensor or its designee to Adopters and used to support authentication of Licensed Products and ...
The Key Selection Vector means the numerical associated with a Device Key Set and distributed by Licensor or its designee to Adopters and used to support authentication of Licensed Products and ...
Keychest
Keychest is a video-on-demand (VOD) service currently under development by The Walt Disney Company, with a goal of providing digital media to customers through any internet-enabled device.
Keychest is a video-on-demand (VOD) service currently under development by The Walt Disney Company, with a goal of providing digital media to customers through any internet-enabled device.
KeyFly
KeyFly is a conditional access (CA) system developed by SIDSA which is compatible with the DVB-CSA platform.
KeyFly is a conditional access (CA) system developed by SIDSA which is compatible with the DVB-CSA platform.
Lenslok
Lenslok is a copy protection mechanism found in some computer games and other software on the 8bit Atari, Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sinclair QL, MSX and Amstrad CPC. The most famous ga...
Lenslok is a copy protection mechanism found in some computer games and other software on the 8bit Atari, Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sinclair QL, MSX and Amstrad CPC. The most famous ga...
libdvdcss
libdvdcss is an open source software library for accessing and unscrambling DVDs encrypted with the Content Scramble System.
libdvdcss is an open source software library for accessing and unscrambling DVDs encrypted with the Content Scramble System.
MagicGate
MagicGate is a copy-protection technology introduced by Sony in 1999 as part of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI).
MagicGate is a copy-protection technology introduced by Sony in 1999 as part of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI).
Marlin (DRM)
Marlin is a DRM platform created by an open-standards community initiative called the Marlin Developer Community (MDC).
Marlin is a DRM platform created by an open-standards community initiative called the Marlin Developer Community (MDC).
Media Key Block
The Media Key Block (MKB) is one of the keys that are included inside the copying protection system (DRM) AACS. This system is used to protect Blu-ray and HD DVD formats from being copied.
The Media Key Block (MKB) is one of the keys that are included inside the copying protection system (DRM) AACS. This system is used to protect Blu-ray and HD DVD formats from being copied.
Mediaguard
Mediaguard is a conditional access system for digital television developed by SECA (Société Européenne de Contrôle d'Accès), company renamed to Canal+ Technologies SA (CEO François CARAYOL), a s...
Mediaguard is a conditional access system for digital television developed by SECA (Société Européenne de Contrôle d'Accès), company renamed to Canal+ Technologies SA (CEO François CARAYOL), a s...
Modchip
A modchip (short for modification chip) is a small electronic device used to modify or disable built-in restrictions and limitations of computers, specifically videogame consoles.
A modchip (short for modification chip) is a small electronic device used to modify or disable built-in restrictions and limitations of computers, specifically videogame consoles.
MpDRM
mpDRM is a content independent Digital Rights Management (DRM) system developed and licensed by Protect Software GmbH, a German corporation with headquarters located in Dortmund, Germany and sub...
mpDRM is a content independent Digital Rights Management (DRM) system developed and licensed by Protect Software GmbH, a German corporation with headquarters located in Dortmund, Germany and sub...
MPEG-21
The MPEG-21 standard, from the Moving Picture Experts Group, aims at defining an open framework for multimedia applications.
The MPEG-21 standard, from the Moving Picture Experts Group, aims at defining an open framework for multimedia applications.
MultiSwap
In cryptography, MultiSwap is a block cipher/MAC created by Microsoft in 1999 as part of its Windows Media DRM service (WMDRM).
In cryptography, MultiSwap is a block cipher/MAC created by Microsoft in 1999 as part of its Windows Media DRM service (WMDRM).
Nagravision
Nagravision is a company of the Kudelski Group that develops conditional access systems for cable and satellite television.
Nagravision is a company of the Kudelski Group that develops conditional access systems for cable and satellite television.
NDS Group
NDS Group Ltd. (Formerly traded as NASDAQ: NNDS) develops software solutions for the pay TV industry.
NDS Group Ltd. (Formerly traded as NASDAQ: NNDS) develops software solutions for the pay TV industry.
Noank Media
Noank Media Inc. is a US corporation which provides access to audio, video, still image, and document files under a flat-rate licensing scheme.
Noank Media Inc. is a US corporation which provides access to audio, video, still image, and document files under a flat-rate licensing scheme.
NTSC-C
NTSC-C is a regional lockout created in 2003 by Sony Computer Entertainment for the official launch of its PlayStation 2 gaming system into the mainland Chinese market.
NTSC-C is a regional lockout created in 2003 by Sony Computer Entertainment for the official launch of its PlayStation 2 gaming system into the mainland Chinese market.
ODRL
ODRL (Open Digital Rights Language) is an XML-based standard Rights Expression Language (REL) used in Digital Rights Management systems and open content management systems.
ODRL (Open Digital Rights Language) is an XML-based standard Rights Expression Language (REL) used in Digital Rights Management systems and open content management systems.
OMA BCAST
Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Mobile Broadcast Services Enabler Suite (BCAST) is an open global specification for mobile TV and on-demand video services which can be adapted to any IP-based mobile ...
Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Mobile Broadcast Services Enabler Suite (BCAST) is an open global specification for mobile TV and on-demand video services which can be adapted to any IP-based mobile ...
OMA DRM
OMA DRM is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system invented by the Open Mobile Alliance, whose members represent mobile phone manufacturers (e.g.
OMA DRM is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system invented by the Open Mobile Alliance, whose members represent mobile phone manufacturers (e.g.
Online distribution
Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution (ESD) is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downl...
Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution (ESD) is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downl...
Online pass (video gaming)
In the video game industry, an online pass is a form of digital rights management for video games with online functionality.
In the video game industry, an online pass is a form of digital rights management for video games with online functionality.
Open Media Commons
The Open Media Commons, sometimes referred to as the Open Media Commons initiative, is a computer industry group whose goal is to "develop open, royalty-free digital rights management and ...
The Open Media Commons, sometimes referred to as the Open Media Commons initiative, is a computer industry group whose goal is to "develop open, royalty-free digital rights management and ...
Open Rights Group
The Open Rights Group (ORG) is a UK-based organisation that works to preserve digital rights and freedoms by campaigning on digital rights issues, acting as a media clearinghouse service putting...
The Open Rights Group (ORG) is a UK-based organisation that works to preserve digital rights and freedoms by campaigning on digital rights issues, acting as a media clearinghouse service putting...
OpenCable Application Platform
The OpenCable Application Platform, or OCAP, is an operating system layer designed for consumer electronics that connect to a cable television system, the Java-based middleware portion of ...
The OpenCable Application Platform, or OCAP, is an operating system layer designed for consumer electronics that connect to a cable television system, the Java-based middleware portion of ...
OpenMG
OpenMGSDMI-compliant digital rights management system by Sony.
OpenMGSDMI-compliant digital rights management system by Sony.
Operation Tangled Web
Operation Tangled Web is the name of a raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of a crackdown on modchips and copyright circumvention devices.
Operation Tangled Web is the name of a raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of a crackdown on modchips and copyright circumvention devices.
PlayStation Jailbreak
PlayStation Jailbreak, often referred to as PS3 Jailbreak, was the first USB chipset that allows unauthorised code execution, such as homebrew, on the Playstation 3.
PlayStation Jailbreak, often referred to as PS3 Jailbreak, was the first USB chipset that allows unauthorised code execution, such as homebrew, on the Playstation 3.
PowerVu
PowerVu is a conditional access system for digital television developed by Scientific Atlanta.
PowerVu is a conditional access system for digital television developed by Scientific Atlanta.
Project DReaM
Project DReaM is a Sun Microsystems project whose aim is to produce an "interoperable DRM architecture implementing standardized interfaces and processes for the interoperability of DRM systems".
Project DReaM is a Sun Microsystems project whose aim is to produce an "interoperable DRM architecture implementing standardized interfaces and processes for the interoperability of DRM systems".
Protected Media Path
The Protected Media Path is a set of technologies creating a "Protected Environment," first included in Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, that is used to enforce digital rights managem...
The Protected Media Path is a set of technologies creating a "Protected Environment," first included in Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, that is used to enforce digital rights managem...
Qflix
Qflix is a proprietary technology developed and licensed by Sonic Solutions and Pioneer Corporation to add CSS copy protection/DRM to recordable DVD-R media.
Qflix is a proprietary technology developed and licensed by Sonic Solutions and Pioneer Corporation to add CSS copy protection/DRM to recordable DVD-R media.
Qrpff
qrpff is a Perl script created by Keith Winstein and Marc Horowitz of the MIT SIPB. It performs DeCSS in six or seven lines.
qrpff is a Perl script created by Keith Winstein and Marc Horowitz of the MIT SIPB. It performs DeCSS in six or seven lines.
Ray Adams
Ray Adams represented News Corp-controlled satcaster BSkyB, and was a board member of European anti-piracy organisation AEPOC.
Ray Adams represented News Corp-controlled satcaster BSkyB, and was a board member of European anti-piracy organisation AEPOC.
Regional lockout
Regional lockout is the programming practice, code, chip, or physical barrier used to prevent the playing of media designed for a device from the country where it is marketed on the version of t...
Regional lockout is the programming practice, code, chip, or physical barrier used to prevent the playing of media designed for a device from the country where it is marketed on the version of t...
Rights Expression Language
A Rights Expression Language or REL is a machine-processable language used for Digital Rights Management.
A Rights Expression Language or REL is a machine-processable language used for Digital Rights Management.
Rights Management Services
Windows Rights Management Services (also called Rights Management Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services or RMS) is a form of Information Rights Management used ...
Windows Rights Management Services (also called Rights Management Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services or RMS) is a form of Information Rights Management used ...
Rights Object Acquisition Protocol
Rights Object Acquisition Protocol is a suite of XML-based Digital Rights Management (DRM) security protocols which enables Open Mobile Alliance-conformant user devices to request and acquire vi...
Rights Object Acquisition Protocol is a suite of XML-based Digital Rights Management (DRM) security protocols which enables Open Mobile Alliance-conformant user devices to request and acquire vi...
Rob Northen copylock
Rob Northen Copylock is a copy-protection system to prevent disk duplication with standard floppy disk drives on the Amiga, Atari ST and PC-DOS platforms.
Rob Northen Copylock is a copy-protection system to prevent disk duplication with standard floppy disk drives on the Amiga, Atari ST and PC-DOS platforms.
Rpmsg
An rpmsg file is a restricted-permission message with an extension of rpmsg.
An rpmsg file is a restricted-permission message with an extension of rpmsg.
SafeCast
SafeCast is a registered trademark for Macrovision's legacy software protection system.
SafeCast is a registered trademark for Macrovision's legacy software protection system.
Secure Digital Music Initiative
Secure Digital Music Initiative was a forum formed in late 1998, composed of more than 200 IT, consumer electronics, security technology, ISP and recording industry companies, ostensibly with th...
Secure Digital Music Initiative was a forum formed in late 1998, composed of more than 200 IT, consumer electronics, security technology, ISP and recording industry companies, ostensibly with th...
Seed (sculpture)
A Seed is a sculpture or object that contains digital data that is sold for the purpose of keeping the information out of the hands of pirates for as long as possible, in addition to associating...
A Seed is a sculpture or object that contains digital data that is sold for the purpose of keeping the information out of the hands of pirates for as long as possible, in addition to associating...
Selectable Output Control
Selectable Output Control (SOC) is a content protection Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology that is incorporated into approved devices that enables the Multichannel Video Programming Dist...
Selectable Output Control (SOC) is a content protection Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology that is incorporated into approved devices that enables the Multichannel Video Programming Dist...
Self-Protecting Digital Content
Self Protecting Digital Content (SPDC), is a copy protection (Digital Rights Management) architecture which allows restriction of access to, and copying of, the next generation of optical...
Self Protecting Digital Content (SPDC), is a copy protection (Digital Rights Management) architecture which allows restriction of access to, and copying of, the next generation of optical...
Smart cow problem
The smart cow problem is the concept that when a group of individuals is faced with a technically difficult task, only one of their members has to solve it.
The smart cow problem is the concept that when a group of individuals is faced with a technically difficult task, only one of their members has to solve it.
Software blacklist
Software blacklisting is a tool used by manufacturers of software and music on CD and DVD to prevent copying.
Software blacklisting is a tool used by manufacturers of software and music on CD and DVD to prevent copying.
Software protection dongle
A software protection dongle is a small piece of hardware that plugs into an electrical connector on a computer and serves as an electronic "key" for a piece of software; the program will only r...
A software protection dongle is a small piece of hardware that plugs into an electrical connector on a computer and serves as an electronic "key" for a piece of software; the program will only r...
Sony BMG copy protection rootkit scandal
The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal concerns the copy protection measures included by Sony BMG on Compact Discs in 2005.
The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal concerns the copy protection measures included by Sony BMG on Compact Discs in 2005.
Stardock Central
Stardock Central was a software content delivery and digital rights management system used by Stardock customers to access components of the Object Desktop, TotalGaming.net and ThinkDesk product...
Stardock Central was a software content delivery and digital rights management system used by Stardock customers to access components of the Object Desktop, TotalGaming.net and ThinkDesk product...
Steam (software)
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation.
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation.
SunnComm
SunnComm International Inc. was the company that developed and owned the MediaMax technology software package, which was sold as a form of copy protection for compact discs.
SunnComm International Inc. was the company that developed and owned the MediaMax technology software package, which was sold as a form of copy protection for compact discs.
Television encryption
Television encryption, often referred to as "scrambling", is encryption used to control access to pay television services, usually cable or satellite television services.
Television encryption, often referred to as "scrambling", is encryption used to control access to pay television services, usually cable or satellite television services.
Texas Instruments signing key controversy
The Texas Instruments signing key controversy refers to the controversy which resulted from Texas Instruments' response to a project to reverse engineer the 512-bit RSA cryptographic keys needed...
The Texas Instruments signing key controversy refers to the controversy which resulted from Texas Instruments' response to a project to reverse engineer the 512-bit RSA cryptographic keys needed...
The Digital Imprimatur
The Digital Imprimatur is an article written in 2003 by John Walker, and hence "digital imprimatur" is a term widely associated with him.
The Digital Imprimatur is an article written in 2003 by John Walker, and hence "digital imprimatur" is a term widely associated with him.
The longest suicide note in history
"The longest suicide note in history" is an epithet originally used by United Kingdom Labour Party MP Gerald Kaufman to describe his party's left-wing 1983 election manifesto.
"The longest suicide note in history" is an epithet originally used by United Kingdom Labour Party MP Gerald Kaufman to describe his party's left-wing 1983 election manifesto.
The Pig and the Box
The Pig and the Box is a children's book written and drawn by a Canadian writer, producer and programmer known as "MCM".
The Pig and the Box is a children's book written and drawn by a Canadian writer, producer and programmer known as "MCM".
The Right to Read
"The Right to Read" is a short story by Richard Stallman, the founder of the Free Software Foundation, which was first published in 1997 in Communications of the ACM. It is a cautionary tale set...
"The Right to Read" is a short story by Richard Stallman, the founder of the Free Software Foundation, which was first published in 1997 in Communications of the ACM. It is a cautionary tale set...
TimeTrax
TimeTrax is a software program, as well as the parent company, which allows audio recording from satellite radio.
TimeTrax is a software program, as well as the parent company, which allows audio recording from satellite radio.
TPMkit
TPMkit is a computer program capable of circumventing a hardware based encryption technology known as TPM.
TPMkit is a computer program capable of circumventing a hardware based encryption technology known as TPM.
Trace vector decoder
Trace vector decoder is a system that uses a microprocessor's trace mode to decode encrypted code just-in-time before it is executed and possibly re-encrypt it after the execution.
Trace vector decoder is a system that uses a microprocessor's trace mode to decode encrypted code just-in-time before it is executed and possibly re-encrypt it after the execution.
Traitor tracing
Traitor tracing is a copyright infringement detection system which works by tracing the source of leaked files rather than by direct copy protection.
Traitor tracing is a copyright infringement detection system which works by tracing the source of leaked files rather than by direct copy protection.
Triton (content delivery)
Triton was a digital delivery and digital rights management service created by Digital Interactive Streams, which abruptly went out of business in early October 2006.
Triton was a digital delivery and digital rights management service created by Digital Interactive Streams, which abruptly went out of business in early October 2006.
Trymedia
Trymedia Systems, Inc. is a division of RealNetworks that provides digital distribution services based on its proprietary ActiveMARK DRM and digital distribution technology.
Trymedia Systems, Inc. is a division of RealNetworks that provides digital distribution services based on its proprietary ActiveMARK DRM and digital distribution technology.
Tunebite
Tunebite is a media converter specifically designed to legally by-pass DRM protection from songs, audiobooks, videos, and movies.
Tunebite is a media converter specifically designed to legally by-pass DRM protection from songs, audiobooks, videos, and movies.
UltraViolet (DRM)
UltraViolet is a system to manage the access to copyright protected media on the various consumer devices of an entire household.
UltraViolet is a system to manage the access to copyright protected media on the various consumer devices of an entire household.
UltraViolet (system)
UltraViolet (UV) is a digital rights authentication and cloud-based licensing system that allows consumers of digital home entertainment content to stream and download purchased content to multi...
UltraViolet (UV) is a digital rights authentication and cloud-based licensing system that allows consumers of digital home entertainment content to stream and download purchased content to multi...
User operation prohibition
The user operation prohibition is a form of use restriction used on video DVD discs and Blu-ray discs.
The user operation prohibition is a form of use restriction used on video DVD discs and Blu-ray discs.
Video Content Protection System
The Video Content Protection System is a standard for digital rights management, intended to enforce protection or DVD+R/+RW content and related media.
The Video Content Protection System is a standard for digital rights management, intended to enforce protection or DVD+R/+RW content and related media.
Video Encoded Invisible Light
Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) is a technology for encoding low-bandwidth digital data bitstream in video signal, developed by VEIL Interactive Technologies.
Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) is a technology for encoding low-bandwidth digital data bitstream in video signal, developed by VEIL Interactive Technologies.
VideoCrypt
VideoCrypt is a cryptographic, smartcard-based conditional access television encryption system that scrambles analogue pay-TV signals.
VideoCrypt is a cryptographic, smartcard-based conditional access television encryption system that scrambles analogue pay-TV signals.
VideoGuard
VideoGuard (sometimes referred to simply as NDS), produced by NDS, is a digital encryption system for use with conditional access television broadcasting.
VideoGuard (sometimes referred to simply as NDS), produced by NDS, is a digital encryption system for use with conditional access television broadcasting.
Windows Media DRM
Windows Media DRM is a Digital Restriction Management service for the Windows Media platform.
Windows Media DRM is a Digital Restriction Management service for the Windows Media platform.
Windows Media Video
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video compression format for several proprietary codecs developed by Microsoft.
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video compression format for several proprietary codecs developed by Microsoft.
XrML
XrML is the eXtensible Rights Markup Language which has also been standardized as the Rights Expression Language (REL) for MPEG-21.
XrML is the eXtensible Rights Markup Language which has also been standardized as the Rights Expression Language (REL) for MPEG-21.
Xtraview Encryption System
Xtraview Video Encryption System refers to the now-defunct patented "encryption" system used on Xtraview and a number of other Top Up TV services, including Setanta Sports, Television X and Red ...
Xtraview Video Encryption System refers to the now-defunct patented "encryption" system used on Xtraview and a number of other Top Up TV services, including Setanta Sports, Television X and Red ...
Yannis Bakos
Yannis Bakos is a professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
Yannis Bakos is a professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
Yudu Media
YUDU is a multinational private company headquartered in London, United Kingdom that develops & supports the YUDU Self Publishing platform for computer, iPad & iPhone.
YUDU is a multinational private company headquartered in London, United Kingdom that develops & supports the YUDU Self Publishing platform for computer, iPad & iPhone.