The Encryptonite System is an open platform CA/DRM software system that runs on the hardware and OS platform of the service providers' choosing. The Encryptonite System performs pre-encryption of pre-recorded digital content and "on-the-fly" encryption of live broadcast streams. Content is encrypted on a packet-by-packet basis and is constantly maintained in an encrypted state throughout distribution and storage until the point of playback in authorized client set-top boxes and other receiving devices.
The modular Encryptonite System ® is made up of the following software components:
- Encryptonite System Services - The Encryptonite System
Services (ESS) are the core back office infrastructure components around which a
complete Encryptonite System is assembled. The components contained in the ESS
include the following:
- Encryptonite Key Vault - A database module that generates, stores and manages content encryption/decryption keys.
- Encryptonite Key Server - Server software that securely delivers content decryption keys to authorized Decoder Clients.
- Encryptonite MediaPass Server - Server software that works in conjunction with middleware or webstore applications to deliver content usage rights to users and initiate decryption key deliveries after the client has been authenticated and authorized.
- Encryptonite System Access Manager (ESAM) - Client device authentication that registers and monitors set-top boxes deployed in an IPTV operation to ensure that only legitimate client devices have access to content.
- Encryptonite VOD Encryptor - A software utility that encrypts pre-recorded content, such as VOD titles, prior to server ingestion and delivery.
- Encryptonite Broadcast Encryptor - A software utility that encrypts streaming media, such as broadcast pay TV channels, "on-the-fly" for secure delivery.
- Encryptonite Decoder Client - The STB client software component that processes MediaPasses and decrypts content at the point of rendering
