Windows Media DRM for Network Devices (Windows CE 5.0)
Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 for Network Devices (WMDRM-ND) is a an implementation of the Windows Media digital rights management system for Windows. It extends the reach of protected content to Windows CE consumer electronic devices such as networked media devices (NMDs). This allows these devices to access protected content while enforcing the rights specified by the content owner in the Windows Media DRM license.
Components built on the Windows Media Format 9.5 SDK, such as Windows Media Connect, run on Microsoft Windows XP and allow consumers to share their digital media content (audio, video, and photos) with these devices within their home over their home IP network.
The Media Query Engine (MQE) gives your application the ability to connect to Windows Media Connect (WMC), and provides support for WM DRM 10 registration. If selected, the MQE will perform WM DRM 10 registration and inform the client application about its authorization and registration status via events. You may use this component, or use the information provided below to write your own implementation. WM DRM 10 for Networked Devices will work on any processor and BSP supported by Windows CE.
Getting Windows Media DRM for Networked Devices
Ask your Microsoft account representative for information on how to apply for the Windows Media DRM for Networked Devices kit. You will be provided with the components needed to make DRM work in your application. You will also be provided with certificates and a pointer to test media.
For more information on DRM for Windows CE, see DRM Application Development
In This Section
- DRM Definitions
Important terms for Windows Media Connect and Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices. - DRM Requirements
What your application must provide to use Windows Media DRM for Networked Devices. - Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices Reference
The following topics provide reference information for Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices.
Related sections
Networked Media Device Architecture
How to design a networked media device using Windows CE and the Windows CE 5.0 Networked Media Device Feature Pack.
Using WMDRM-ND from custom code
If you choose to write your own application, and not use the Media Query Engine, you are required to do the following to support Windows DRM for Network Devices from your application.
This section describes how to set up your image to use Windows Media DRM for Network Devices.
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