DigiOn Network Activation Service (DiNAS)

Using content protection mechanisms, such as Marlin DRM and DTCP-IP, requires embedding unique data called "device key" into every device. DigiOn offers a network activation service which provides device keys to devices via the Internet to activate DTCP-IP and Marlin DRM features. If your devices are PCs, it would be too costly to mount hard disk images in which unique device keys are embedded to all devices. However this service will install device keys in devices automatically via the Internet when end users use the functionality; therefore manufactures can provide their software supporting DTCP-IP or Marlin DRM to end users with lower cost.

Distribute Device Keys Securely

Secure communication path is prepared between the DiNAS center built on iDC (Internet Data Center) and end users’ devices. In addition using client authentication with a certificate prevents from unauthorized device key acquisitions by impersonations, etc.

Control by Version Management

Controlling activation by managing application version is available. e.g. The Center settings do not allow activation if an application has not applied updates for security reasons and is not up-to-date.

Fault Tolerance by Redundant Configuration / High Availability

Fault tolerance by hardware’s redundant configuration and load balancing and high availability by load balancer are guaranteed.

Operate 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year

This service is operated by iDC 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; end users can perform activation anytime they start using their applications.

1. DiNAS client module and digital certificate issued by DigiOn will be embedded into a DRM enabled application for performing activation. They are used for the authentication with DiNAS center’s activation server.
2. DiNAS client module sends an activation request to DiNAS center server via the Internet. Then the center determines if the request is from a correct client.
3. DiNAS center server encrypts information required for activation and sends it to DiNAS client module when receiving a correct request. DiNAS client module saves the activation information securely, and enables the DRM feature.

DiNAS Center Server (Network Activation Server)

Built on iDC to issue activation information with device key.

DiNAS Client Module

Software for performing activation from devices, and is embedded into software using DTCP-IP or Marlin DRM feature.

This service has been adopted by these applications:

DTCP-IP

DiXiM Media Server 3 for mAgicTV (I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.)

Distributes programs recorded by "mAgicTV Digital", software for viewing and recording terrestrial digital broadcasting, using DTCP-IP. Developed by DigiOn, and bundled to a TV capture product supporting terrestrial digital broadcasting.

DiXiM Digital TV (DigiOn, Inc.)

DTCP-IP enabled network media player software. Developed by DigiOn.

Marlin DRM

Lismo Video Player (KDDI CORPORATION)

Player application for Windows used with KDDI’s online content streaming service "LISMO Video". Developed by DigiOn.