Systems and methods for integrated HTML5 searching and content delivery

A method for accessing content from a multichannel video programming distributor over an electronic network by a user agent, the method comprising the steps of:

• causing an HTML5-based application to be executed on an electronic device of the user agent, the HTML5-based application authorized by the multichannel video programming distributor;
• generating, from the HTML5-based application, a first URL to access the content;
• instructing the HTML5-based application to open at least one of a browser window and a user agent context on a user interface of the electronic device;
• loading an inline frame within the at least one of the browser window and the user agent context;
• discovering a web crypto key pair of the user agent;
• obtaining a signed token from an authorization provider using a private key of the discovered key pair;
• verifying the signed token using a public key of the discovered key pair;
• requesting a user interface page from the multichannel video programming distributor;
• and
• transmitting a user interface page that sets an authentication cookie on the electronic device.

A system for managing content distributed over an electronic network, the content selectable through a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) HTML5 application, the system including a server device configured to:

• verify that the MVPD HTML5 application is accessing selected content on behalf of a registered subscriber of the MVPD;
• deep link to the MVPD HTML5 application by selecting a unique URL within a user interface of an electronic device in which the MVPD HTML5 application is stored;
• authorize the registered subscriber based on the particular entitlements of the registered subscriber with the MVPD;
• execute a first lightweight license between the at least one user agent and the MVPD;
• validate the licensor as a legitimate business entity;
• download a certificate attesting that the first lightweight license has been executed, the certificate including at least a public key and a private key pair;
• and
• install the private key from the public key and private key pair on the electronic device.

A system for enabling access, by a user agent, of content from a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) over an electronic network, the system comprising a server device configured to:

• cause an HTML5-based application to be executed on an electronic device of the user agent, the HTML5-based application being authorized by the MVPD;
• generate, from the HTML5-based application, a first URL to access the content;
• instruct the HTML5-based application to open at least one of a browser window and a user agent context on a user interface of the electronic device;
• load an inline frame within the at least one of the browser window and the user agent context;
• discover a web crypto key pair of the user agent;
• obtain a signed token from an authorization provider using a private key of the discovered key pair;
• verily the signed token using a public key of the discovered key pair;
• request a user interface page from the MVPD;
• and
• transmit the interface page to the electronic device, wherein the transmitted interface page sets an authentication cookie on the electronic device.