Secure online music distribution system

摘要: A computer implemented online music distribution system provides for the secure delivery of audio data and related media, including text images, over a public communications network. The security through multiple layers encryption, cryptographic binding purchased to each specific purchaser. also previewing prior purchase. In one embodiment, is client-server content manager, server, an HTTP communicating with client Web browser media player. manager management content, processing purchase requests. server data. provide interface network between players. player encryption user personal information, decryption playback Security enhanced in part by use personal, digital passport contains identifying information that identifies purchaser, along confidential such as credit card number, data, player's private keys. used encrypt which decrypted real time displays purchaser's during playback.