The Barix system - Revision history

StefanG at 13:02, 10 April 2013

2013-04-10T13:02:27Z

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	'''Note''':		'''Note''':
	Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' DRM systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.		Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' DRM systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.

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Domenico: /* Encryption Tool package */

2010-09-21T10:13:59Z

Encryption Tool package

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	* key loader (to load the encryption key on the device)		* key loader (to load the encryption key on the device)

	The encryption key has to be loaded locally on the Barix unit via serial interrface. Detailed instructions are given within the software package you receive from Barix. For large quantities (batch of >500 units) this can also be done in production on specific agreement.		The encryption key generated on a server has to be loaded locally on the Barix unit via serial interrface. Detailed instructions are given within the software package you receive from Barix. For large quantities (batch of >500 units) this can also be done in production on specific agreement.

	~~At Server side~~, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto a USB drive. The USB with the encrypted files are sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamers loaded with the special FW and the same key.		On the server, the files are encrypted using the same secret key, then stored onto a USB drive. The USB with the encrypted files are sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamers loaded with the special FW and the same key.
	The same encryption key can be used on several devices and USB in multiple locations or a key per location can be used.		The same encryption key can be used on several devices and USB in multiple locations or a key per location can be used.

Domenico: /* Encrypted Streaming Client Firmware package */

2010-09-21T10:12:01Z

Encrypted Streaming Client Firmware package

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	The Barix system for encryption and playback of files using Streaming Client firmware consists of two parts:		The Barix system for encryption and playback of files using Streaming Client firmware consists of two parts:

	== Encrypted ~~Streaming Client~~ Firmware package ==		== Encrypted Firmware package ==
	This is a special "encrypted" Streaming Client firmware that has to be loaded into the Exstreamer device using the standard procedure for FW update.		This is a special "encrypted" Streaming Client firmware that has to be loaded into the Exstreamer device using the standard procedure for FW update.

Domenico: /* Server base encryption package */

2010-09-21T10:09:24Z

Server base encryption package

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	This is a special "encrypted" Streaming Client firmware that has to be loaded into the Exstreamer device using the standard procedure for FW update.		This is a special "encrypted" Streaming Client firmware that has to be loaded into the Exstreamer device using the standard procedure for FW update.

	== ~~Server base encryption~~ package==		== Encryption Tool package==
	This tool kit contains:		This server based tool kit contains:
	* key generator		* key generator
	* encryption/decryption tool		* encryption/decryption tool

Domenico at 10:08, 21 September 2010

2010-09-21T10:08:12Z

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	~~The~~ Barix ~~Streaming Client encrypted file playback system has two parts~~:		Companies or organisations need to generate a random key, to be used to encrypt and decrypt the files; a method is suggested in the download software given by Barix, or sites such as GRC[https://www.grc.com/password.htm] can be used.

	* a server side file encryption ~~component~~		The Barix system for encryption and playback of files using Streaming Client firmware consists of two parts:

	* a ~~client side decryption module,~~ that ~~gets built~~ into the Exstreamer~~'s Streaming Client firmware~~		== Encrypted Streaming Client Firmware package ==
			This is a special "encrypted" Streaming Client firmware that has to be loaded into the Exstreamer device using the standard procedure for FW update.

	~~First, an organisation must generate a random~~ key, to ~~be used to encrypt and decrypt~~ the ~~files; a method is suggested in~~ the ~~download software given by Barix, or sites such as GRC[https://www.grc.com/password.htm] can be used.~~		== Server base encryption package==
			This tool kit contains:
			* key generator
			* encryption/decryption tool
			* key loader (to load the encryption key on the device)

	~~This~~ key ~~must~~ be loaded ~~into~~ the ~~Exstreamer, to enable it to decrypt encrypted files~~. ~~Where a retailer is ordering significant quantities of Exstreamers, this step can be incorporated into the product build process by Barix, otherwise it must be manually loaded into the device;~~ instructions are given ~~with~~ the software ~~pack~~ from Barix.		The encryption key has to be loaded locally on the Barix unit via serial interrface. Detailed instructions are given within the software package you receive from Barix. For large quantities (batch of >500 units) this can also be done in production on specific agreement.

	~~On the server~~ side, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto USB; the ~~USB is then~~ sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the ~~Exstreamer~~. The same ~~files~~ can be ~~loaded~~ on ~~many~~ USB ~~sticks and sent to~~ multiple locations ~~(if, for example, an organisation wishes to operate with a single key for all locations, to simplify the logistics of sending files around),~~ or a key per location can be used.		At Server side, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto a USB drive. The USB with the encrypted files are sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamers loaded with the special FW and the same key.
			The same encryption key can be used on several devices and USB in multiple locations or a key per location can be used.

	Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, ~~or even~~ on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.		Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, nor on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.

	'''Note''':		'''Note''':
	Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' DRM systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.		Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' DRM systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.

David at 13:32, 28 January 2009

2009-01-28T13:32:18Z

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	'''Note''':		'''Note''':
	Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' ~~protection~~ systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.		Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' DRM systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.

David at 09:25, 28 January 2009

2009-01-28T09:25:29Z

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	Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, or even on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.		Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, or even on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.

			'''Note''':
			Although the Barix system and the algorithms implemented for protecting the audio content use industry standard strong encryption, like '''all''' protection systems it can be broken, and Barix does not assume any liability for theft of data or consequential damages.

David at 08:37, 28 January 2009

2009-01-28T08:37:15Z

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	* a server side file encryption component		* a server side file encryption component

	* a client side decryption module		* a client side decryption module, that gets built into the Exstreamer's Streaming Client firmware

	First, an organisation must generate a random key, to be used to encrypt and decrypt the files; a method is suggested in the download software given by Barix, or sites such as GRC[https://www.grc.com/password.htm] can be used.		First, an organisation must generate a random key, to be used to encrypt and decrypt the files; a method is suggested in the download software given by Barix, or sites such as GRC[https://www.grc.com/password.htm] can be used.

David at 08:29, 28 January 2009

2009-01-28T08:29:47Z

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	This key must be loaded into the Exstreamer, to enable it to decrypt encrypted files. Where a retailer is ordering significant quantities of Exstreamers, this step can be incorporated into the product build process by Barix, otherwise it must be manually loaded into the device; instructions are given with the software pack from Barix.		This key must be loaded into the Exstreamer, to enable it to decrypt encrypted files. Where a retailer is ordering significant quantities of Exstreamers, this step can be incorporated into the product build process by Barix, otherwise it must be manually loaded into the device; instructions are given with the software pack from Barix.

	On the server side, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto USB; the USB is then sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamer. The same files can be loaded on many USB sticks and sent to multiple locations (if, for example, an organisation wishes to operate with a single key for all locations, to simplify the logistics of sending files around).		On the server side, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto USB; the USB is then sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamer. The same files can be loaded on many USB sticks and sent to multiple locations (if, for example, an organisation wishes to operate with a single key for all locations, to simplify the logistics of sending files around), or a key per location can be used.

	Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, or even on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.		Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, or even on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.

David at 08:28, 28 January 2009

2009-01-28T08:28:16Z

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	The Barix Streaming Client encrypted file playback system has two parts:		The Barix Streaming Client encrypted file playback system has two parts:

	- a server side file encryption component		* a server side file encryption component

	- a client side decryption module		* a client side decryption module

			First, an organisation must generate a random key, to be used to encrypt and decrypt the files; a method is suggested in the download software given by Barix, or sites such as GRC[https://www.grc.com/password.htm] can be used.

	~~First, an organisation~~ must ~~generate a random key~~, to ~~be used~~ to ~~encrypt and~~ decrypt ~~the~~ files; a ~~method~~ is ~~suggested in~~ the ~~download~~ software ~~given by~~ Barix.		This key must be loaded into the Exstreamer, to enable it to decrypt encrypted files. Where a retailer is ordering significant quantities of Exstreamers, this step can be incorporated into the product build process by Barix, otherwise it must be manually loaded into the device; instructions are given with the software pack from Barix.

	On the server side, files are encrypted, using the secret key, then stored onto USB; the same ~~file content~~		On the server side, files are encrypted using the secret key, then stored onto USB; the USB is then sent to the remote location (shop, hotel, bar...), where staff plug it in to the Exstreamer. The same files can be loaded on many USB sticks and sent to multiple locations (if, for example, an organisation wishes to operate with a single key for all locations, to simplify the logistics of sending files around).

			Encrypted files cannot be played on a standard player, or even on an Exstreamer if it does not have the correct firmware and the matching password that the files were encrypted with.