Method for encrypting and embedding information in a URL for content delivery
A method for accessing a remote network includes identifying a content server associated with the remote network, generating a uniform resource locator, embedding additional data in the uniform resource locator, encrypting the uniform resource locator, and accessing a server in the remote network identified by the uniform resource locator. The method further includes wherein the additional data comprises authentication data, a delivery session identification, a time stamp, or comprises subscriber identification data. The URL may provide access to the content server for a time period indicated by the time stamp. The method includes wherein at least the subscriber identification data prevents unauthorized sharing of the URL.
1. A method comprising:
identifying a content server associated with a remote network;
generating a uniform resource locator;
embedding additional data in the uniform resource locator, wherein:
the additional data comprises subscriber identification data; and
the subscriber identification data prevents unauthorized sharing of the uniform resource locator;
encrypting the uniform resource locator; and
accessing a server in the remote network identified by the uniform resource locator.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the additional data comprises authentication data.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the additional data comprises a delivery session identification.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the additional data comprises a time stamp.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the uniform resource locator provides access to the content server for a time period indicated by the time stamp.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the additional data prevents unauthorized sharing of the uniform resource locator.
7. A method comprising
generating, by a server, a unique uniform resource locator comprising a data path;
identifying, by the server, additional data to be embedded in the unique uniform resource locator, the additional data comprising a user identifier and a unique delivery session ID, wherein the user identifier prevents unauthorized sharing of the unique uniform resource locator; and
encrypting the unique uniform resource locator including the additional data.
8. The method of claim 7 further comprising embedding a time stamp indicating a time period during which the unique uniform resource locator will provide access.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the additional data prevents unauthorized use of the unique uniform resource locator.
10. The method of claim 7 wherein the additional data prevents unauthorized use of the unique uniform resource locator.