Authentication and binding of multiple devices
AssigneeComcast Cable Communications, LLC
InventorsJames W. Fahrny, Kyong Park
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AssigneeComcast Cable Communications, LLC
InventorsJames W. Fahrny, Kyong Park
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Systems and methods are described that relate to authentication and/or binding of multiple devices with varying security profiles. In one aspect, a first device with a higher security profile may vouch for the authenticity of a second device with a lower security profile when the second device requests access for content from a content provider. The vouching process may be implemented by allowing the first device to overlay its digital signature on a registration request that has been signed and transmitted by the second device. The second device with the lower security profile may access content from the content provider or source for a predetermined time period, even when the second device does not access content through the first device.
A content provider device comprising:
A method comprising:
One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed, cause:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.