Windows Media DRM for Network Devices (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)
1/5/2010
Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 for Network Devices (WMDRM-ND) is an implementation of the Windows Media digital rights management system for Windows. WMDRM-ND extends the reach of protected content to Windows Embedded CE–based consumer electronic devices such as networked media devices. These devices can now 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 Windows 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 and provides support for Windows Media DRM 10 registration. The MQE performs Windows Media DRM 10 registration and informs the client application about its authorization and registration status by means of events. You may use this component, or you may use the information provided in this topic to write your own implementation. Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices works on any processor and board support package (BSP) that is supported by Windows Embedded CE.
Getting Windows Media DRM for Network Devices
The modules that implement DRM are not included with Windows Embedded CE. You must obtain these and other assets separately from Microsoft. You will not be able to implement a functional and compliant DRM solution until you have obtained them. For questions and inquires regarding licensing and acquiring DRM assets, contact Microsoft at the following email address: wmdrmce@microsoft.com.
For technical support questions, send mail to: wmdrmce@microsoft.com
In This Section
- DRM Terminology Definitions
Describes important terms for Windows Media Connect and Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices.
- DRM Requirements
Describes what your application must provide to use Windows Media DRM for Network Devices.
- Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices Reference
Provides reference information for Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices.
Related Sections
Networked Media Device Architecture
Describes how to design a networked media device.
Using WMDRM-ND from custom code
Describes the requirements that you need to support Windows Media DRM for Network Devices if you choose to write your own application and to not use the Media Query Engine.
Describes how to set up your image to use Windows Media DRM for Network Devices.