Device for running copy-protected software

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for running copy-protected software stored on an information carrier (6). It is a object of the invention to increase the hurdle for hackers to make a readable copy of the information carrier (6). To achieve this object a device is provided, comprising: a drive (1) for reading said encrypted graphics data (7) and said encryption data (8, 11, 12), means (9) for decrypting said encrypted graphics data (7) using said encryption data (8, 11, 12) for obtaining decrypted graphics data (16), an application processing unit (4) for running said copy-protected software, a graphics processing unit (10) for processing said graphics data (16), means for opening a secure communication channel (5) between said drive (1) and said graphics processing unit (10) for transferring said decrypted graphics data 16 and/or said encryption data (8, 11, 12) from said information carrier (6) to said graphics processing unit (10).

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