GoPro, Inc.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATING MEDIA CONTENT

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for validating media content. In one aspect, a method for validating captured media data is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving the captured media data, the captured media data including encrypted fingerprint data; decrypting the encrypted fingerprint data; comparing the decrypted fingerprint data against other portions of the captured media data; and transmitting results of the comparing. In another aspect, apparatus for validating the captured media is disclosed. This apparatus may include a validation server in some implementations. Methods and apparatus for encrypting fingerprint data associated with captured media content are also disclosed.