SECURITY AND TRANSCODING SYSTEM FOR TRANSFER OF CONTENT TO PORTABLE DEVICES

摘要

A system for passing content data from a subscription service to a portable media device is provided. The system has a set-top box for receiving the content data from the subscription service. A data storage device is operatively connected with the set-top box. A preprocessor is operatively connected to the data storage device. It applies encryption to the content data and has an output to the portable media device.