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List of copy protection schemes

List of copy protection schemes is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of copy protection schemes rather than just read about it. In short: This is a list of notable copy protection schemes for various medias. Computer Software protection schemes Dongle Hardware key containing electronic serial number required to run the software; relatively expensive and has no recovery when the hardware breaks.

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Reference excerpt

This is a list of notable copy protection schemes for various medias.

Computer Software protection schemes Dongle Hardware key containing electronic serial number required to run the software; relatively expensive and has no recovery when the hardware breaks. Product Activation Requiring user to verify the license, often by entering a Product key in order to activate and use the software; some activation schemes require sending registration information over internet to prevent the same product key from being used by multiple users. In some cases, users are required to call a number to register and receive device-specific serial number. Bus encryption Use of encrypted code together with Secure cryptoprocessor so only the machine with cryptoprocessor could execute the program; used in systems that require high security such as ATMs. Keyfile A file with activation key that needs to be installed in same directory as software; similarly, a disc media (often installation disc) may be required as key disk for activation. Code Morphing Hiding intermediate code by means of code obfuscation so that execution logic is not visible. This method does not protect against runtime tracing.

Commercial CD/DVD protection schemes

Commercial Blu-ray Disc protection schemes AACS The encrypted content can only be decrypted using combination of media key (obtained from Media Key Block by one of device keys available for each reproduction devices) and the Volume ID (unique identifiers stored on each disk) of the media. BD+ The BD+ virtual machine embedded in authorized players will execute programs included in Blu-ray discs, allowing to verify the player's keys, transform the output so that content is unscrambled, and/or execute native code to patch the system against vulnerabilities. Based on concept of self-protecting digital content. ROM-Mark Recorders will check for watermark that cannot be duplicated by consumer-level recorders, allowing authentic media for movies, musics and games.

Digital Audio/Video Transmission protection schemes DTCP Encrypts interconnection between devices so "digital home" technologies such as DVD players and televisions are restricted. HDCP Transmitting device checks before sending that receiver is authorized to receive the data. The data is encrypted during transmission to prevent eavesdropping. Serial Copy Management System Records in the sub code data bits that expresses whether the media is copy allowed(00), copy once(10) or copy prohibited(11). Traitor Tracing Rather than directly preventing copying, embeds user information into files so if they are uploaded, the copyright holder could find out exactly who uploaded the file.

Protection Schemes for Other Media CGMS-A (Analog Television Signals) Inserts a waveform into the non-picture Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) of the analog video signal so compatible device can block or restrict recording when the waveform is detected. Spiradisc (Floppy Disk) Writes data on spiraling paths rather than in concentric circles. USB-Cops (USB-stick) Using a normal USB-stick as a key.

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Example 1 — a first encounter with List of copy protection schemes

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about List of copy protection schemes ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of List of copy protection schemes

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In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses List of copy protection schemes in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: List of copy protection schemes is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics CD and DVD copy protection, Copy protection, Digital rights management, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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