Secure personal content server

Abstract

A local content server system (LCS) for creating a secure environment for digital content is disclosed, which system comprises: a communications port in communication for connecting the LCS via a network to at least one Secure Electronic Content Distributor (SECD), which SECD is capable of storing a plurality of data sets, is capable of receiving a request to transfer at least one content data set, and is capable of transmitting the at least one content data set in a secured transmission; a rewritable storage medium whereby content received from outside the LCS may be stored and retrieved; a domain processor that imposes rules and procedures for content being transferred between the LCS and devices outside the LCS; and a programmable address module which can be programmed with an identification code uniquely associated with the LCS. The LCS is provided with rules and procedures for accepting and transmitting content data.

1 . A local content server system (LCS) for creating a secure environment for digital content, comprising:
 a) a communications port in communication for connecting the system via a network to at least one Secure Electronic Content Distributor (SECD), said SECD capable of storing a plurality of data sets, capable of receiving a request, to transfer at least one content data set, and capable of transmitting the at least one content data set in a secured transmission,   b) a rewritable storage medium whereby content received from outside the LCS may be stored and retrieved,   c) a domain processor that imposes rules and procedures for content being transferred between the LCS and devices outside the LCS, and   d) a programmable address module which can be programmed with an identification code uniquely associated with the LCS, and   said domain processor permitting the LCS to receive digital content from outside the LCS provided the LCS first determines that the digital content being delivered to the LCS is authorized for use by the LCS.   
     
     
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