Enhanced content resolution method

摘要

A method of providing automatically verifiable trust in a content resolution process in which a PDR resolves a content reference identifier (CRID) identifying a content item using a resolution authority record (RAR) to obtain a locator identifying a location where the PDR can obtain the content item. Preferably, the measure comprises computing a digital signature over at least part of the contents of the CRID, the locator and/or the RAR. The method may also comprise encrypting at least a data portion of the CRID, RAR or locator. Digital rights needed to access the content item can be provided with the CRID, RAR or locator.

主权项

1. A method for resolving a content reference identifier (CRID), comprising:
identifying a content item; obtaining a locator from the identified content item, the locator identifying a location where a specimen of the content item can be obtained; obtaining, using a content retriever module, the specimen of the content item using the identified location; providing, using a rights extractor, an access key and a digital right for access to the content to an end user dependent on information provided with the CRID or the locator for obtaining access to the content; and managing in hardware, using a digital rights management module, access to the content item using the access key and the digital right.