JP2003333517A - Video contents recording apparatus, video contents recording method, video contents distribution recording system, video contents distribution apparatus, program, and medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem in a conventional technique whereby a user cannot enjoy a video contents distribution service for recording video contents distributed on e.g. a recording disk medium via the Internet and allowing the user to freely view the recorded video contents. <P>SOLUTION: The video contents distribution recording system to encrypt video contents distributed via the Internet 101 by utilizing a password entered by the user and to record the encrypted video contents to a DVD-RAM medium 130, is provided with: a video contents distribution server 110; and a broadcast band STB 120. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video content recording apparatus used in a video content distribution service for distributing video content via the Internet,
The present invention relates to a video content recording method, a video content distribution recording system, a video content distribution device, a program, and a medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The price reduction of tape type recording media is progressing,
Players capable of reproducing such tape-type recording media have already become widespread in general households.

Therefore, for an extremely large number of general users, (1) utilizing a rental video shop that rents out a tape-type recording medium on which video contents are recorded, or (2) using such a tape-type recording medium is so-called. It is a common practice to freely watch video contents recorded on a tape type recording medium with a self-owned device by utilizing a cell video shop that sells as a cell video.

By the way, a DVD-ROM (digital)
l versatile disk-read onl
y memory) and DVD-RAM (dig
ital versatile disk-rando
The price of disk-type recording media such as machine access memory) has been reduced, and the commercialization of players and recorders corresponding to such disk-type recording media is extremely active.

Therefore, for a large number of general users, (1) a rental video shop that rents out a disk-type recording medium on which video contents are recorded can be utilized, or (2) such a disk-type recording medium can be used as a cell. It is becoming more and more common to freely watch high-definition video content recorded on a disc-type recording medium with a self-owned device by utilizing a cell video shop that sells video.

In addition, FTTH (fiber to th)
e home) and other optical communication networks and ADSL (asymm)
etric digital subscriber
line, asymmetric digital subscriber line) and other broadband compatible networks are being steadily developed, and video content distribution that distributes high-definition video content via the Internet and using such networks The service is already started.

[0007]

However, in such a conventional video content distribution service, the user views the distributed video content only once from the viewpoint of preventing unlimited copying of the video content. Has stopped at the service of.

Therefore, the user can record the video contents distributed via the Internet in the above-mentioned disc type recording medium and can freely watch the recorded video contents. There was a problem that we could not enjoy the distribution service.

In consideration of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention allows a user to record video contents distributed via the Internet, for example, on a disk type recording medium, and to freely use the recorded video contents. An object of the present invention is to provide a video content recording device, a video content recording method, a video content distribution recording system, a video content distribution device, a program, and a medium that enable the user to enjoy a video content distribution service that can be viewed. Is.

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The first invention (Claim 1)
Corresponding to), an encrypted recording permission receiving means for receiving a permission for encrypting and recording the video content downloaded via the Internet, and a downloading means for downloading the video content via the internet. A video content recording apparatus, comprising: an encryption recording unit that encrypts and records the downloaded video content based on the received permission.

A second aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 2) is the video content recording apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the recording is performed on a disk type recording medium.

A third aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 3) is the video content recording apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the encryption is performed using a password input by a user.

A fourth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 4) is the video content recording apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the encryption is performed using an ID recorded in a predetermined recording medium.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 5), the decryption of the encrypted and recorded video content is performed based on the predetermined authentication using the Internet. It is a video content recording device of the present invention.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 6), an encrypted recording permission receiving step of receiving a permission for encrypting and recording video content downloaded via the internet, and the internet. A video content recording method comprising: a downloading step of downloading video content via a recording medium; and an encryption recording step of encrypting and recording the downloaded video content based on the received permission.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 7), there is provided an encrypted recording permission transmitting means for transmitting a permission for encrypting and recording video content downloaded via the internet, and the internet. A video content distribution device having a distribution means for distributing video content via the same, an encrypted recording permission reception means for receiving the transmitted permission, a download means for downloading the distributed video content, and the reception. And a video content recording device having an encryption recording means for encrypting and recording the downloaded video content based on the obtained permission.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 8), an encrypted recording permission transmitting means for transmitting a permission for encrypting and recording video content downloaded via the internet, and the internet. A distribution means for distributing video content via the distribution means, wherein the transmitted permission is received, the distributed video content is downloaded, and the encrypted content is recorded based on the received permission. It is a content distribution device.

A ninth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 9) receives the permission of the video content recording method according to the sixth aspect of the invention for encrypting and recording the video content downloaded via the Internet. An encrypted recording permission receiving step, a downloading step of downloading video content via the Internet, and an encryption recording step of encrypting and recording the downloaded video content based on the received permission. Is a program for causing a computer to execute all or a part of.

The tenth aspect of the present invention (corresponding to claim 10) is a medium carrying the program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, which can be processed by a computer.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) First, referring to FIG. 1, which is a block diagram of a video content distribution recording system according to a first embodiment of the present invention, regarding the structure of the video content distribution recording system according to the present embodiment. explain.

The video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment is for encrypting the video content distributed via the Internet 101 using the password input by the user and recording it on the DVD-RAM medium 130. A video content distribution recording system, comprising: a video content distribution server 110;
Broadband STB (set top box) 12
It has 0 and.

Next, the configuration of the video content distribution recording system of this embodiment will be described in more detail.

The Internet 101 is a network for information communication, to which a video content distribution server 110 and the like are connected.

The broadband network 102 is a high-speed communication network connected to the Internet 101 and composed of an optical communication network such as FTTH and ADSL.

The video content distribution server 110 is a server connected to the Internet 101 and having a control unit 111 for distributing video contents.

The control unit 111 is (1) Internet 1
Broadband STB permission to encrypt and record video content downloaded via 01
It is a means for performing control for transmitting the video content stored in the database 112 to the broadband STB 120 via the Internet 101 or (2) via the Internet 101.

The database 112 is a database that stores video contents to be distributed, such as "Ganryujima Ibun".

The broadband STB 120 is connected to the broadband network 102 via a broadband modem 140, and has a control section 121 and a user instruction section 1
22 is a home receiving device having 22.

The control unit 121 receives (1) the above-mentioned permission transmitted from the video content distribution server 110, (2) downloads the video content distributed from the video content distribution server 110, and (3).
It is means for performing control for encrypting the above-mentioned downloaded video content and recording it on the DVD-RAM medium 130 based on the above-mentioned received permission.

The user instruction unit 122 is operated by the user by the control unit 1.
It is a means having an input key for giving an instruction to 21 and a pointing device (not shown).

The DVD-RAM medium 130 is a digital video disk medium in which data writing for recording video contents and data reading for reproducing video contents are performed from the control unit 121.

The broadband modem 140 connects the broadband STB 120 to the broadband network 1
This is a modem that performs modulation / demodulation for connecting to 02.

The output device 150 is a device having a speaker and a display monitor (not shown) for the control unit 121 to output a voice and an image to the user.

The video content distribution recording system of this embodiment corresponds to the video content distribution recording system of the present invention. The video content distribution server 110 corresponds to the video content distribution device of the present invention, and the broadband STB 120 corresponds to the video content recording device of the present invention.

Further, the DVD-RAM medium 130 is
It corresponds to the disk type recording medium of the present invention. The Internet 101 corresponds to the Internet of the present invention.

Further, the control unit 111 corresponds to the means including the encrypted recording permission transmitting means and the distributing means of the present invention, and the control section 121 includes the encrypted recording permission receiving means, the downloading means and the encrypted recording of the present invention. Corresponds to means including means.

Next, the operation of the video content distribution recording system of this embodiment will be described. While the operation of the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment is described, an embodiment of the video content recording method of the present invention will also be described.

(A) First, the case where the downloaded video content is encrypted and recorded will be described.

(1) The user decides to access the video content distribution server 110 by using the video content distribution recording system of this embodiment.

The user instructing section 122 gives the control section 121 an instruction to access the video content distribution server 110 in response to the user instruction.

Upon receiving the command issued by the user instructing unit 122, the control unit 121 uses the broadband modem 140 to establish a connection between the video content distribution server 110 and the broadband STB 120. Then, the control unit 121 controls the broadband network 10
2. The controller 111 is instructed to access the video content distribution server 110 via the Internet 101.

When the control unit 111 receives the command issued by the control unit 121, it uses the broadband modem 140,
Internet 101, broadband network 1
To output the display monitor display screen as shown in FIG. 2, which is an explanatory view (part 1) of the display monitor display screen in the video content distribution recording system according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Command to the control unit 121.

When the control section 121 receives the command issued by the control section 111, the control section 121 outputs a command for outputting a display screen displayed on the display monitor as shown in FIG.
Perform on 0.

When the output device 150 receives the command issued by the control unit 121, it outputs a display screen displayed on the display monitor as shown in FIG.

In this way, the video content distribution server 110 is accessed, and the initial display monitor display screen for entering the setting items necessary for encrypting and recording the video content is displayed. It was

The setting items necessary for encrypting and recording the video contents are (1) items related to the video contents that can be selected by using a pull-down menu or the like, and (2) radio buttons to select "Download". Items related to the number of reproducible times (fee) that allows you to select either "Play once only (500 yen)" or "Play on DVD many times (1500 yen)", (3)
It consists of four items: items related to credit card numbers used for online payment of charges, and (4) items related to passwords used for encryption and decryption.

(2) The user decides to fill in the setting items required for downloading the video contents.

The user instructing section 122 displays the display screen on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first embodiment of the present invention in response to the user's instruction for entering the setting items required for downloading the video content. 3 is an explanatory view (No. 2) of FIG.
The controller 121 is instructed to output a display screen as shown in FIG.

The user's instruction is, for example, by using the click with the pointer P, (1) selection of the video content “Ganryujima Ibun”, (2) the number of reproducible times (fee) “DVD”
"(1500 yen)" can be written on the card, "(1500 yen)" can be selected, (3) the credit card number "12344567" can be designated, and (4) the password "89XYZ" can be designated.

Also, the user sees the message "At the time of playing the written content data, the specified password must be entered. Please be careful." And notes the password "89XYZ". I wrote it down.

Upon receiving the command issued by the user instructing unit 122, the control unit 121 issues a command for outputting the display screen of the display monitor as shown in FIG. 3 to the output device 150.

When the output device 150 receives the command issued by the control unit 121, it outputs the display screen of the display monitor as shown in FIG.

In this way, the display screen of the display monitor in which the setting items have been entered is displayed.

(3) The user downloads the selected video content "Ganryujima Ibun" and encrypts it using the specified password "89XYZ".
-It decided to record in the RAM medium 130.

The user instruction unit 122 downloads the selected video content "Ganryujima Ibun", encrypts it using the specified password "89XYZ", and records it on the DVD-RAM medium 130. In response to this, an instruction is given to the control unit 121.

The user's instruction is made by clicking the button B with the pointer P (see FIG. 3).

When such a button B is clicked, a balloon help message "Be sure to check that a disc is inserted before clicking" is displayed (see FIG. 3).

Upon receiving the command issued by the user instruction unit 122, the control unit 121 uses the broadband modem 140 to download the selected video content "Ganryujima Ibun" via the broadband network 102 and the Internet 101. , Encrypt it using the specified password "89XYZ" and DVD-RA
The control unit 11 sends a notification that the user wants to record the M media 130.
Do for 1.

When the control section 111 receives the notification given by the control section 121, it uses the broadband modem 140,
Internet 101, broadband network 1
A command for distributing the video content “Ganryujima Ibun” stored in the database 112 via 02 and permitting the video content to be encrypted and recorded by using the specified password “89XYZ”. To the control unit 121.

Upon receipt of the command issued by the control unit 111, the control unit 121 downloads the selected video content "Ganryujima Ibun" via the broadband network 102 and the Internet 101 using the broadband modem 140. Then, the control unit 121
Downloaded video content "Ganryujima Ibun"
Is encrypted using the designated password “89XYZ” and recorded on the DVD-RAM medium 130.

(B) Next, a case where the encrypted and recorded video content is decrypted and reproduced will be described.

(4) The user uses the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment to encrypt the DV content.
I decided to play the video content "Ganryujima Ibun" recorded on the D-RAM medium 130.

The user instruction section 122 responds to the user instruction for reproducing the video content "Ganryujima Ibun".
It issues a command to the control unit 121.

Upon receipt of the command issued by the user instruction unit 122, the control unit 121 is an explanatory view (No. 3) of the display screen displayed on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 4). The output device 150 is instructed to output the display monitor display screen as shown in FIG.

When the output device 150 receives the command issued by the control unit 121, the output device 150 outputs a display monitor display screen as shown in FIG.

In this way, the display monitor display screen for reproducing the video content "Ganryujima Ibun" by inputting the password is displayed.

(5) The user decides to input the password "89XYZ" noted in the above-mentioned memo to start the reproduction of the video content "Ganryujima Ibun".

The user instruction section 122 is shown in FIG. 5, which is an explanatory view (No. 4) of the display screen of the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first embodiment of the present invention in response to the user instruction. The control unit 121 is instructed to output such a display monitor display screen.

The user's instruction is made by clicking the button B with the pointer P (see FIG. 3) after the input of the password “89XYZ” with the cursor C (see FIG. 4).

Upon receiving the command issued by the user instruction unit 122, the control unit 121 encrypts the video content "Ganryujima Ibun" recorded in the DVD-RAM medium 130.
Is decrypted by using the password "89XYZ" entered previously. Then, the control unit 121 issues a command to the output device 150 to reproduce the decrypted video content “Ganryujima Ibun” using the password “89XYZ”.

When the output device 150 receives the command issued by the control unit 121, it reproduces and outputs the video content "Ganryujima Ibun".

In this way, the user uses the video content distribution / recording system of the present embodiment to set the Internet 1 on the DVD-RAM medium 130.
It is possible to record the video content “Ganryujima Ibun” distributed via 01 and to freely watch the recorded video content “Ganryujima Ibun”.

(Second Embodiment) First, with reference mainly to FIG. 6 which is a block diagram of a video content distribution recording system of a second embodiment according to the present invention, the structure of the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment Will be described.

The video content delivery / recording system of the present embodiment transfers the video content delivered via the Internet 101 to an IC (integrate).
ID (i) recorded in the card 223
encryption using DV)
A video content distribution recording system for recording in a D-RAM medium 230, which includes a video content distribution server 210 and a broadband STB 220.

Next, the configuration of the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

The broadband network 202 has a structure similar to that of the broadband network 102 (see FIG. 1), and is a high-speed communication network composed of an optical communication network such as FTTH and ADSL connected to the Internet 101. is there.

The video content distribution server 210 has a configuration similar to that of the video content distribution server 110 (see FIG. 1), and is connected to the Internet 101 and is a control unit 211 for distributing video contents.
Is a server having.

The control unit 211 has a configuration similar to that of the control unit 111 (see FIG. 1), and (1) gives permission to encrypt and record the video content downloaded via the Internet 101. Broadband S
Send to TB220, (2) Internet 101
It is a means for performing control for distributing the video contents stored in the database 212 to the broadband STB 220 via the.

The database 212 is the database 11
2 (see FIG. 1) has a configuration similar to that of “MUS
It is a database that stores video content to be distributed including "ASHI".

The broadband STB 220 has a configuration similar to that of the broadband STB 120 (see FIG. 1), and is connected to the broadband network 202 via the broadband modem 240, and the control section 22.
1. A home receiving device having a user instruction unit 222.
However, the broadband STB 220 is a home receiving device that operates by inserting a device-specific IC card 223 into a card slot (not shown).

The control unit 221 has a configuration similar to that of the control unit 121 (see FIG. 1), and (1) receives the above-mentioned permission transmitted from the video content distribution server 210, and (2) video. You can download video content distributed from the content distribution server 210,
(3) Based on the above-mentioned permission received, the above-mentioned downloaded video content is encrypted and DVD-R
It is a means for performing control for recording on the AM medium 230.

The user instruction unit 222 is the user instruction unit 12
2 (see FIG. 1), which is a means having an input key and a pointing device (not shown) for the user to give an instruction to the control unit 221.

The IC card 223 is a card medium having an ID unique to the device (broadband STB 220) that is also used when the downloaded video content is encrypted and recorded on the DVD-RAM medium 230.

The DVD-RAM medium 230 is a DVD
A digital video disc having a configuration similar to that of the RAM medium 130 (see FIG. 1), in which data writing for recording video contents and data reading for reproducing video contents are performed from the control unit 221. It is a medium.

The broadband modem 240 has a structure similar to that of the broadband modem 140 (see FIG. 1), and is a modem for performing modulation / demodulation for connecting the broadband STB 220 to the broadband network 202.

The display device 250 includes the output device 15
0 (see FIG. 1), the control unit 2
Reference numeral 21 is a device having a speaker and a display monitor (not shown) for outputting a voice and an image to the user.

The video content distribution recording system of this embodiment corresponds to the video content distribution recording system of the present invention. The video content distribution server 210 corresponds to the video content distribution device of the present invention, and the broadband STB 220 corresponds to the video content recording device of the present invention.

Further, the DVD-RAM medium 230 is
It corresponds to the disk type recording medium of the present invention. The IC card 223 corresponds to the predetermined recording medium of the present invention.

The control unit 211 corresponds to a unit including the encrypted recording permission transmitting unit and the distributing unit of the present invention, and the control unit 221 includes the encrypted recording permission receiving unit, the downloading unit and the encrypted recording of the present invention. Corresponds to means including means.

Next, the operation of the video content distribution recording system of this embodiment will be described. While the operation of the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment is described, an embodiment of the video content recording method of the present invention will also be described.

(A) First, the case where the downloaded video content is encrypted and recorded will be described.

(1) The user decides to access the video content distribution server 210 by using the video content distribution recording system of this embodiment.

The user instructing unit 222 gives the control unit 221 an instruction to access the video content distribution server 210 in response to the user instruction.

When the control unit 221 receives the command issued by the user instruction unit 222, the control unit 221 uses the broadband modem 240 to establish a connection between the video content distribution server 210 and the broadband STB 220. And
The control unit 221 uses the broadband network 202,
The control unit 211 is instructed to access the video content distribution server 210 via the Internet 101.

When the control section 211 receives the command issued by the control section 221, it uses the broadband modem 240,
Internet 101, broadband network 2
In order to output the display monitor display screen as shown in FIG. 7, which is an explanatory view (part 1) of the display monitor display screen in the video content distribution recording system according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention, through 02. Command to the control unit 221.

When the control section 221 receives the command issued by the control section 211, the control section 221 outputs a command for outputting a display monitor display screen as shown in FIG. 7 to the output device 25.
Perform on 0.

When the output device 250 receives the command issued by the control unit 221, the output device 250 outputs the display screen of the display monitor as shown in FIG.

In this way, the video content distribution server 210 is accessed, and the initial display monitor display screen for entering the setting items necessary for encrypting and recording the video content is displayed. It was

The setting items necessary for encrypting and recording the video contents are (1) items related to the video contents that can be selected by using a pull-down menu or the like, and (2) radio buttons for "Download". Items related to the number of reproducible times (fee) that allows you to select either "Play once only (500 yen)" or "Play on DVD many times (1500 yen)", (3)
It consists of three items related to credit card numbers used for online payment of fees. In the present embodiment, since the video content is encrypted and decrypted by using the ID recorded in the IC card 223, unlike the above-described first embodiment, the password item is provided. That is not the case.

(2) The user decides to fill in the setting items required for downloading the video content.

The user instruction section 222 displays the display screen on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the second embodiment of the present invention in response to the user instruction for entering the setting items required for downloading the video content. 8 is an explanatory view (No. 2) of FIG.
The control unit 221 is instructed to output the display monitor display screen as shown in FIG.

The user instruction is (1) the video content "MU" using the click by the pointer P or the like.
Select "SASHI", (2) Number of reproducible times (charge) "D
You can write it on VD and play it as many times as you want (1500 yen). "
Selection, (3) Credit card number "765432
It was done as a designation of "1".

When the control section 221 receives the command issued by the user instructing section 222, it issues a command for outputting the display screen of the display monitor as shown in FIG. 8 to the output device 250.

When the output device 250 receives the command issued by the control unit 221, the output device 250 outputs the display screen of the display monitor as shown in FIG.

In this way, the display screen of the display monitor in which the setting items have been entered is displayed.

(3) The user decides to download the selected video content "MUSASHI", encrypt it, and record it on the DVD-RAM medium 230.

The user instructing section 222 issues a command to the control section 221 in response to a user instruction for downloading the selected video content “MUSASHI”, encrypting it and recording it on the DVD-RAM medium 230.

The user's instruction is made by clicking the button B with the pointer P (see FIG. 8).

When the control section 221 receives the command given by the user instruction section 222, the control section 221 uses the broadband modem 240 and the selected video content "M" via the broadband network 202 and the Internet 101.
"Usashi" is downloaded and encrypted using the ID recorded in the IC card 223, and the DVD-RA
The control unit 21 sends a notification that the user wants to record on the M medium 230.
Do for 1.

Upon receipt of the notification made by the control unit 221, the control unit 211 uses the broadband modem 240,
Internet 101, broadband network 2
A command to distribute the video content “MUSASHI” stored in the database 212 via 02 and to permit the video content to be encrypted and recorded using the ID recorded in the IC card 223. , Control section 221.

Upon receiving the command issued by the control unit 211, the control unit 221 uses the broadband modem 240 and the selected video content "MUS" via the broadband network 202 and the Internet 101.
"ASHI" is downloaded. Then, the control unit 221
Is the downloaded video content "MUSAS"
“HI” is encrypted using the ID recorded in the IC card 223 and recorded in the DVD-RAM medium 230.

(B) Next, a case where the encrypted and recorded video content is decrypted and reproduced will be described.

(4) The user uses the video content distribution recording system of the present embodiment to encrypt the DV content.
I decided to play the video content "MUSASHI" recorded on the D-RAM medium 230.

The user instructing section 222 gives an instruction to the control section 221 in response to a user instruction for reproducing the video content "MUSASHI".

When the control section 221 receives the instruction given by the user instruction section 222, the control section 221 encrypts the video content "MUSASH" recorded on the DVD-RAM medium 230.
I ”is decrypted using the ID recorded in the IC card 223. Then, the control unit 221 issues a command to the output device 250 to reproduce the decrypted video content “MUSASHI” using the ID recorded in the IC card 223.

Upon receiving the command issued by the control unit 221, the output device 250 receives the video content "MUSASHI".
Is reproduced and output.

In this way, the user uses the video content distribution / recording system of the present embodiment so that the DVD-RAM medium 230 can be stored on the Internet 1
Video content “MU
"SASHI" is recorded, and the recorded video content "MUSASHI" can be viewed freely.

In the above, the first and second embodiments have been described in detail.

Although the disc type recording medium of the present invention is the DVD-RAM medium in the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and (1) CD-R (com
It may be a disk-type removable medium such as a pact disk-recordable medium, or (2) a hard disk built into the device or an external hard disk.

Further, the predetermined recording medium of the present invention, in the above-described present embodiment, has an ID unique to the device.
It was a C card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined recording medium of the present invention may be, for example, an IC card having an ID unique to the user. When the IC card is bound to the device as in the former case, the possibility that the video content is illegally reproduced on a device other than the legal device is reduced, which is more convenient for the service provider. However, when the IC card is user-bound as in the latter case, even if the device is replaced, the IC card can only be replaced and the video content encrypted by the device before the replacement can be replaced. This is more convenient for the user, because it can be easily decrypted by a later device.

Further, the decryption of the encrypted and recorded video content of the present invention is performed by using only the password and ID prepared on the user side in the above-mentioned embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and decryption of the encrypted and recorded video content of the present invention is
For example, the authentication may be further performed by the service provider side using the Internet or the like.
If the decryption of the encrypted and recorded video content cannot be done without a predetermined authentication on the service provider side, for example, an IC card that has already been revoked by a malicious user is illegally activated. It is more convenient for the service provider because the possibility of continued use is reduced.

Further, the encryption of the video content of the present invention is performed by using only the password and ID prepared on the user side in the above-mentioned present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the encryption of the video content of the present invention may be performed by further utilizing the authentication on the service provider side using the Internet or the like. If the encryption of the video contents cannot be done without a certain authentication by the service provider side, for example, the contracted user who is determined in advance and the other users are differentiated, and the video contents are discriminated by the malicious user. This is more convenient for the service provider because the possibility of illegal recording of the is reduced.

Further, the number of reproducible times (charge) of the encrypted and recorded video content of the present invention is selectable at the time of downloading in the above-mentioned embodiment.
"Play once only when downloading (500 yen)",
"You can write it on a DVD and play it as many times as you like (1500
It was one of the two options. But,
Not limited to this, the number of reproducible times (fee) of the encrypted and recorded video content of the present invention is, for example, “selectable at the time of downloading,“ DVD is provided by providing private information of user to service provider side. Can be written to and played any number of times (free), "Play once at download (500 yen)", "Write to DVD and play only three times (1000 yen)""Write to DVD any number of times" It may be one of the four options of "Playable (1500 yen)". If more options are prepared, the user can enjoy the service according to the needs, and the service provider can substantially increase the profit by increasing the service users.

The invention includes all or part of means (or devices, elements, circuits, units, etc.) of the above-described video content recording apparatus, video content distribution recording system, and video content distribution apparatus of the present invention. A program that causes a computer to execute a function, and includes a program that operates in cooperation with the computer. Of course, the computer is not limited to pure hardware such as a CPU, but may include firmware, an OS, and peripheral devices.

The present invention also provides a program for causing a computer to execute all or some of the steps (or steps, operations, actions, etc.) of the above-described video content recording method of the present invention, A program that operates in cooperation with a computer is included.

Note that some means (or devices, elements, circuits, sections, etc.) of the present invention, and some steps (or steps, operations, actions, etc.) of the present invention may be performed by a plurality of means or It is meant to refer to some means or steps in a step, or to some functions or some operations in one means or step.

Further, some devices (or elements, circuits, parts, etc.) of the present invention mean some devices of the plurality of devices, or some means of one device. (Or, an element, a circuit, a part, etc.) or a part of the functions of one means.

Further, the invention also includes a computer-readable recording medium in which the program of the invention is recorded.
Further, one usage form of the program of the invention may be a mode in which the program is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium and operates in cooperation with the computer. Further, one usage form of the program of the invention may be a mode in which the program is transmitted through a transmission medium, read by a computer, and operates in cooperation with the computer. The recording medium includes a ROM and the like, and the transmission medium includes a transmission medium such as the Internet and light, radio waves, sound waves and the like.

The configuration of the invention may be realized by software or hardware.

Further, the present invention allows a computer to execute all or part of the functions of all or part of the video content recording device, the video content distribution recording system, and the video content distribution device of the present invention described above. And a medium that is readable by a computer and in which the read program cooperates with the computer to execute the function.

Further, the present invention is a medium carrying a program for causing a computer to execute all or some of the operations of all or some of the steps of the above-mentioned video content recording method of the present invention. A medium is included that is readable and the program that is read cooperates with the computer to perform the operations.

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As is apparent from the above description,
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can enjoy a video content distribution service in which a user can record video content distributed via the Internet on a disk-type recording medium and freely watch the recorded video content. It has the advantage of being able to

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a video content distribution recording system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram (Part 1) of a display screen displayed on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram (Part 2) of the display screen of the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram (No. 3) of the display screen on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (No. 4) of the display screen on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a video content distribution recording system according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (Part 1) of a display screen displayed on the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram (Part 2) of the display screen of the display monitor in the video content distribution recording system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 Internet 102 Broadband network 110 Video content distribution server 111 control unit 112 database 120 Broadband STB 121 control unit 122 User instruction unit 130 DVD-RAM media 140 Broadband modem 150 output device 202 Broadband network 210 Video Content Distribution Server 211 Control unit 212 Database 220 Broadband STB 221 control unit 222 User instruction section 223 IC card 230 DVD-RAM media 240 broadband modem 250 output device

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. An encrypted recording permission receiving means for receiving a permission for encrypting and recording a video content downloaded via the Internet, and a downloading means for downloading the video content via the internet. A video content recording apparatus, comprising: an encryption recording unit that encrypts and records the downloaded video content based on the received permission. 2. The video content recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording is performed on a disc type recording medium. 3. The video content recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the encryption is performed using a password input by a user. 4. The video content recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the encryption is performed using an ID recorded on a predetermined recording medium. 5. The video content recording apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the encrypted and recorded video content is decrypted based on a predetermined authentication using the Internet. 6. An encrypted recording permission receiving step of receiving a permission for encrypting and recording a video content downloaded via the Internet, and a downloading step of downloading the video content via the Internet. An encrypted recording step of encrypting and recording the downloaded video content based on the received permission. 7. An encrypted recording permission transmission means for transmitting a permission for encrypting and recording the video content downloaded via the Internet, and a delivery means for delivering the video content via the Internet. A video content distribution device having, an encrypted recording permission receiving means for receiving the transmitted permission, a download means for downloading the delivered video content, and the downloaded video based on the received permission. A video content distribution recording system comprising: a video content recording device having an encrypted recording means for encrypting and recording content. 8. An encrypted recording permission transmission means for transmitting a permission for encrypting and recording the video content downloaded via the Internet, and a delivery means for delivering the video content via the Internet. A video content distribution device, wherein the transmitted permission is received, and the delivered video content is downloaded and encrypted and recorded based on the received permission. 9. An encrypted recording permission receiving step of receiving the permission for encrypting and recording the video content downloaded via the Internet in the video content recording method according to claim 6, and via the Internet. And downloading the video content, based on the received permission,
A program for causing a computer to execute all or part of the encrypted recording step of encrypting and recording the downloaded video content. 10. A medium carrying the program according to claim 9, which can be processed by a computer.