Abstract: Systems and methods are described for aggregating information obtained from messages between playback devices and content protection systems, including but not limited to conditional access systems, downloadable conditional access systems, and digital rights management systems, that include a unique identifier and applying user modifiable rules to the aggregated information to identify abnormal behavior associated with the unique identifier including but not limited to one or more clone playback devices utilizing the unique identifier or a rogue playback device utilizing a unique identifier. One embodiment includes a plurality of playback devices connected to a headend via a network, where the headend includes at least one content protection system, and a clone monitor configured to register playback devices based upon a unique identification supplied by each playback device, when communicating with the at least one content protection system.

Abstract: An enhanced cable card device is described that operates in host devices without requiring an out-of-band data channel. One embodiment includes a broadcast receiver for receiving a broadcast signal, a processor for coordinating processing in the cable card, a memory for storing data normally received by the cable card over an out-of-band signal, an in band data receiver for receiving an in band data signal, and a control program running on the processor to signal reception of an out-of-band signal to a host device electrically connected to the cable card. In addition, the control program processes data from the memory and provides processed output data to the host device simulating data normally received over an out-of-band data channel, and the cable card allows the host device to operate normally without an out-of-band receiver.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for over-encrypting symmetrically pre-encrypted content for off-line delivery to playback devices using portable media drives in accordance with embodiments of the invention. One embodiment of the method of the invention includes symmetrically pre-encrypting the content, receiving a request to issue content for playback on at least one playback device associated with a user account, where each playback device includes a processor containing a private key assigned to the playback device by a conditional access system, generating a content key and over-encrypting at least a portion of the symmetrically pre-encrypted content in response to the request, obtaining a public key for each playback device, encrypting a copy of the content key using the public key of each playback device associated with the user account, and delivering the over-encrypted content and the at least one encrypted copy of the content key to a playback device associated with the user account.

Abstract: System and method for identification of ownership to media objects through analysis of semantic information in the media objects are disclosed Semantic information is a term that can be used to describe aspects of the content of a media object that are apparent to a human viewing or listening to the content One embodiment of the invention includes extracting semantic information from a specified media object, matching said semantic information of the specified media object against known semantic information of known media objects, and taking action based on the result of the companson.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for over-encrypting symmetrically pre-encrypted content for off-line delivery to playback devices using portable media drives in accordance with embodiments of the invention. One embodiment of the method of the invention includes symmetrically pre-encrypting the content, receiving a request to issue content for playback on at least one playback device associated with a user account, where each playback device includes a processor containing a private key assigned to the playback device by a conditional access system, generating a content key and over-encrypting at least a portion of the symmetrically pre-encrypted content in response to the request, obtaining a public key for each playback device, encrypting a copy of the content key using the public key of each playback device associated with the user account, and delivering the over-encrypted content and the at least one encrypted copy of the content key to a playback device associated with the user account.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for aggregating information obtained from messages between playback devices and content protection systems, including but not limited to conditional access systems, downloadable conditional access systems, and digital rights management systems, that include a unique identifier and applying user modifiable rules to the aggregated information to identify abnormal behavior associated with the unique identifier including but not limited to one or more clone playback devices utilizing the unique identifier or a rogue playback device utilizing a unique identifier. One embodiment includes a plurality of playback devices connected to a headend via a network, where the headend includes at least one content protection system, and a clone monitor configured to register playback devices based upon a unique identification supplied by each playback device, when communicating with the at least one content protection system.

Abstract: A method of operating a controller for a pool pump motor includes the steps of setting an operating mode for the pool pump motor, setting a torque value for the pool pump motor corresponding to the operating mode, setting a high operating threshold and a low operating threshold corresponding to the torque value, operating the pool pump motor in a constant torque mode using the torque value, monitoring an operating parameter of the pool pump motor corresponding to a load on the pool pump motor, discontinuing operating the pool pump motor when the operating parameter is higher than the high operating threshold or lower than the low operating threshold and signaling a pool pump motor fault upon the discontinuing operating the pool pump motor. The operating parameter of the pool pump motor is RPM or current supplied to the pool pump motor. Additionally disclosed are energy efficient pool hydraulic design techniques that increase the energy efficiency of hydraulic systems.

Abstract: The electronic Secure Authentication For Exchange Global Purchasing System (GPurs) facilitates interactions between customers and service/retail commercial enterprise whereby a Global Positioning System (GPS) like system is used to search, locate, reserve, schedule, order or purchase numerous products and services through a secure system that employs product encryption safeguards against counterfeit, diverted or pirated products, and to reserve, order or purchase services that meet quality standards. The GPurs system presents a digital graphical user interface to accept customer input, an audio interaction system speech recognition engine linked microphone or cellular telephone, a digital device interface that accepts textual input from a cellular telephone, PC, PDA, IPod, DVD controller, game controller, or an on-board automotive integrated computer or a wireless input system, to search, locate, reserve, schedule, order or purchase products and services.

Abstract: The electronic Secure Authentication for Exchange Application Interface Device (eSafeAID) invention provides a means for digital communication devices such as: high definition televisions, set-top boxes, television remote control devices, video remote control devices, Personal Computers, Notebook computers, cellular telephones, RFID Readers, Personal Digital Appliances, etc., to conduct ‘eCommerce—electronic digital shopping experiences and purchase transactions’ within a network environment (preferably an authenticated Secure Telecommunication Network) thereby facilitating customers to purchase, order, reserve products, locate products and services, or participate in auctions, or order, schedule, reserve, or purchase services, and or acquire product or service details, incentive offers, service offers, travel information, etc. while viewing media programming.

Abstract: The electronic Secure Authentication For Exchange Buyer Assurance System (eSafeBay) establishes an integrated secure computerized network to ensure that products or items offered for auction and/or purchase from an internet auction site, electronic commerce site, or similar electronic auction business entity (referred to collectively as an “auction”) are authenticated prior to the product's purchase against counterfeiting or piracy by enacting an RFID “Cryptographic Authentication Challenge” as detailed within the “Security authentication system for collectible and consumer items” (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/157,282), or other secure authentication method.

Abstract: The invention provides customers the ability to reserve, order, or purchase products or services directly from eCommerce providers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers, auctions and service providers (collectively referred to as “retailers”) in a safe and secure fashion by receiving authentication notifications and product certification throughout the ordering/purchase procurement process. It also facilitates the ability to read an RFID tag (or another identification/tagging mechanism) embedded within or attached to products and determine the product's manufacturer, supplier, retailer, model number, etc., and locate an identical/similar product based upon the eSafeBuy customer's preferences within the (physical or digital cyber-space) retail environment.

Abstract: The Direct Incentive Authentication Link System establishes a real-time direct communication link between a consumer and a product's Manufacturer, Retailer, Credit Card Company, or Distributor (referred to collectively as the “Retailers”) during the purchase process within any type of retail environment.

Abstract: In a network user authentication system, a network user is identified for authentication purposes using the unique identifier for a dedicated physical communication line associated with the building in which the network user is located or a digital certificate which is associated with a secure component or communication line physically attached to a building. An authentication server initially verifies the identification of the dedicated communication line to be associated with a network service subscriber or issues a unique digital certificate to be associated with the dedicated communication line for authentication purposes. The digital certificate may be stored in a building gateway or in an edge site module which is connected to the secure components of a plurality of buildings and stores unique digital certificates for each building.

Abstract: A system and methods to authenticate collectable items using Unique Identifier (FIG. 1 element 110) housed within collectable item (FIG. 1 element 100) or attached to collectable item, Unique Identifier reader (FIG. 5 element 500), and Authentication Authority database (FIG. 6 element 680). Cryptographic techniques and Authentication Unique data (FIG. 8) increases the authentication strength of collectable item and establish ownership lineage of collectable item.