1995-01-30
1997-01-21
Cain, David C.
Cryptography
Cryptanalysis
380 49, 380 25, H04L 900
Patent
active
055966390
ABSTRACT:
Data on a CD-PROM disk is selectively accessed in a secure manner by selectively encoding binary digital passwords and decryption keys onto the same disk in a separate area. Passwords and decryption keys may be programmed onto the disk after manufacture, such as at the point of sale, by selectively obliterating the readability of bits in addressable sectors. A binary digital key is then later recognized as the result of a string of addressable sectors, with the readable and unreadable sectors providing the digital string. In an embodiment, a manufacturer may place several or all versions and features of a large program on a single CD-ROM, encrypted, and later provide keys to enable only selected ones of the features and versions for retrieval. By programming a password or decryption key over an area of a programming region having a storage capacity of at least a megabyte, and in some cases several megabytes, existing methods of intercepting and defeating such security schemes may be defeated.
Boys Donald R.
Cain David C.
Elonex IP Holdings Ltd.
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