Alpha-ActivationCopy Protection Solution

Key Factors

Company Reference

About SETTEC, INC.

Since 2002, up to 2008, 1,314 companies have produced optical discs with Settec’s Alpha-DISC, exceeding 220 million discs in total.

Up to date, 598 copy protected Japanese DVD Game titles released with more than 16,400,000 Discs (2003~2008)

Dominant market leader in the Japan copy protection market (Source: 2008 Japan Software PC Game Ethics Commission’s Research)

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Company Overview

1. Customized Alpha-DPS solution was developed for the shipbuilding manuscripts and blueprint �les.2. Flexibility of the Alpha-DPS solution provides robust protection for various �le formats used for data storage such as CAD, PDF, DOC, and PPT.3. Established annual license agreement on February2008.

1. Customized Alpha-DPS solution was developed for she shipbuilding manuscripts and blueprint �les.2. Flexibility of the Alpha-DPS solution provides robust protection for various �le formats used for data storage such as CAD, PDF, DOC, and PPT.3. Established annual license agreement on January 2006.

1. Alpha-DPS protection adopted for Chrysler’s motor vehicle manuals.2. Since April 2008, DVD-9 manuals have been distributed with Alpha-DPS technology.

1. Alpha-DPS protection adopted for Hyundai & Kia’s motor vehicle manuals.2. Since April 2008, DVD-9 manuals have been distributed with Alpha-DPS technology.

1. Adopted Alpha-DISC solutions for CD titles such as Oxford Reading Tree during the digital media migration from analog devices.2. Customized Alpha-DISC technology to provide End User with maximum compatibility, satisfaction and comfort.

1. Adopted Alpha-DISC solutions for all of the CD titles during the digital media migration from analog devices.2. Customized Alpha-DISC technology to provide End User with maximum compatibility, satisfaction and comfort.3. Currently, more than 200 titles have been released with Settec’s copy protection and audio player.

1. Sony BMG distributes and sells Alpha-Audio protected audio CDs across Europe.2. To maximize End User value, DRM solutions such as DRM �le Download and Secure Burning Solution are supported.3. Up to date, more than 22 million Alpha-Audio protected CDs have been produced.

Settec, Inc., spun o� from LG in 1997, established itself as a pioneer in content protection services with the development of its trademark Alpha-DISC™ optical disc media copy protection technology which includes: Alpha-ROM, Alpha-Audio, Alpha-DVD and Alpha-DPS. Since 2002, Settec, Inc. has continued to market and distribute its Alpha-DISC™ products in both the domestic and the overseas markets.

Despite the technological barrier and the �erce competition, with its robust copy resistant and high compatibility solutions, Settec has been successful in increasing its client base and market share. Furthermore, through strategic alliances and partnerships, Settec was able to expand not only its domestic presence, but also augment its in�uence in the international markets. As a testament to Settec’s technological feats, major recording and movie studios and software developers have recognized and adopted Alpha-DISC technology to their respected works. Also, Settec has established global business partnership with more than 15 resellers and 30 authorized M/R facilities around the world.

Recently, many security-related issues have been raised on the usage of USB devices. With the goal of minimizing security breaches, Settec began to develop USB copy protection solution using the similar technology as Alpha-Disc copy protection solution, the most advanced CD/DVD copy protection technology protecting hundreds and thousands of global organizations’ digital contents. After outstanding research and development, Settec has success-fully released four types of Alpha-USB™ copy protection solutions – Alpha-USB Professional, Alpha-USB Expert, Alpha-Lock, and Alpha-DPS STK USB.

In this current era of diverse technological advancements, through its vast global network and comprehensive content protection solutions, Settec, Inc. plans to provide the essential protection solutions required by our clients in this rapidly changing environment. With its industry knowledge and experience, Settec will continuously develop and revolutionize the content protection and adopt new technological speci�cations demanded by the market such as online based solutions. As the leading copy protection technology provider, Settec has set its focus on the betterment of its existing technology and the development of robust digital content security and services, and constantly improve Alpha-DISC™ and Alpha-USB™.

What is Alpha-Activation ?

Features

Alpha-Activation Overview

Alpha-Activation SolutionIllegal Copying Patterns

Authentication Process

The most common way of copying CD illegally is to use some burning software tools to duplicate the contents of CD.

1. Duplicate Software by various Cracking Tools

2. One single serial number used by multiple users

In software industry, it has been always a critical issue to stop one serial number being used by multiple users.

Reverse Engineering patch program or �le can nullify copy protection by forcing to skip the authentication routine process.

3. Nullify copy protection by cracking or hacking tools

Illegally copied software will not be functioning properly without completing authentication routine process.

Activation server allows software company to limit the number of times users can register their serial number or the number of days they can use the software. Also, software company can check the status of entire serial numbers registered on the server.

Anti-Crack (Crack Proof) is applied in the middle of encryption process so that it is almost impossible to make a cracking algorithm.

DISC

DISC ActivationServer

Disc

DISC Crack

AuthenticationProcess X

Anti Crack(Crack Proof)

Online Authentication Offiline Authentication Mobile phone

Authentication(Japan)

Input a Serial Number (Unique number enclosed in each product)

Completion of Authentication Process

Save a Shortcut

Download an Authentication �le from a PC has a valid internet connection

Copy an Authentication �le

Connect to an Authentication site through Mobile phone

Issue an Authentication code

Input an Authentication code

Alpha-Activation is an online authentication system designed to protect customer’s valuable data from illegal copy or distribution of the data. Basic principle of this system is to request a user to provide a given serial number (found in disc case) when the user tries to run software. Especially, for those clients who need to provide powerful copy protection solution to protect their valuable contents through online authentication process, Alpha-Activation is highly recommended as clients are able to choose and apply various restrictive options (Limited times or days for execut-ing) by interacting with online activation server. Also, Alpha-ROM solution can be combined with Alpha-Activation so that it can deliver even more enhanced copy protection solution.

Due to the vulnerable nature of software itself, it will never be safe from illegal copy attempts. Once it gets copied, it is obvious that the software will be distributed across the internet innumerably without any restrictions. In order to cope with this critical problem, SETTEC developed and introduced an on-line server system designed to manage license �le on the Internet. How it works is that the Activation server requires users of registering a serial number of software on the server so that the server can activate and manage the software in real time with applying various copy protections and authentication process.

Alpha-Activation Advantage

Alpha-Activation Work Flow

Provide well-proven technology Technical Reliability

Technical Scalability

Can be customized to meet client’s needs

Provide user-friendly interfaceUser-Friendly

Copy ProtectionStrength

Provide powerful level of copy protection to software

Various security options can be applied through online server; it can assure more enhanced level of copy protection than o�ine authentication process.

Apply copy protection in combination with Alpha-ROM solution, it can provide more enhanced level of copy protection.

Authentication process can be completed by simply providing serial number

Provide various authenticating ways for o�ine based PC user

Provide UI (User Interface) for monitoring and managing their customers

Various types of authentication process are available for users

Alpha-Activation supports most Windows OS, including 64 bit

Proved strong and stable copy protection technology in Japan’s game industry.

Provide professional before and after service by pro�cient SETTEC’s QA department.

Check certificate in PC

Certificate Terminate

Second Time RunFirst Time Run

Alpha-Activation Settec

serialcode

Certi�cate

Install & Execute

Alpha-Activation Settec

2. Expired certi�cate Purchase

Rerun

1. Valid certi�cateReisue

License Info.

Certi�cate in PC

- Limited usable times- Limited Usable Period- Limited number of PC

- Certi�cate usable period- Certi�cate usable times

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Alpha-Activation Target Users

- Educational Game Software- English Self-Study software - English Lecture Clips- Teen Education Software- Magic Teaching Material- Study Progress Management Program- ICT (Information & Communication Technology) Education Program- Educational Institutes Management Program- Children’s Drawing Program

Educational software or Giving out Software with teaching materials or text-books or Managing Software for educational institution.

Commonly used software programs in company Engineering or designing software programs for expert users Inventory management programs in warehouse

Digital contents such general game titles, electronic scores and electronic maps Commercial or giving out software, resources and manuals to the public

- System tools for backup and repair- Movie clip editing tool - Business management program- Electronic publication program- Business information resource- Digital library build-up program- Automatic translation software- Sales and stock management program- Resource management program- Planning software- Designing software- Various utilities

- Game title- Electronic music score- Electronic family tree- Electronic map- Medicine introduction material- Tax system electronic publications- Automobile manual- Medical technology manual- Tour guide material- Web site development tool- Harmful information report /Searching software

Practical Examples Practical Examples Practical Examples (Game title)

SETTEC’s Alpha-Activation can be applied in various ways depending on targeted contents. It is possible to expect more enhanced level of copy protection by applying Alpha-Activation more proper way according to each source contents.

Alpha-Activation System Requirements

1. Support OS 2. Recommended System Requirements

Windows 2000 Professional (higher than Service Pack6)Windows 2000, 2003 ServerWindows XP 32Bit, 64BitWindows Vista 32Bit, 64BitWindows 7 32Bit, 64Bit

* System requirements can be varied depending on targeted software for Alpha-Activation

* Windows 98, Me or lower than this will not be compatible.

A. Educational Software B. Office Software C. General Software

(1) Build-up Online Study Plan Manage-ment System

After logging onto the Activation server, parents can

accessed so far by checking their study progress through Activation server site. So, parents or visiting teachers can check children’s study progress remotely through the online site.

(2) Self-Study / Simulating Test System Management Providing Self-Study or Simulating Test program through the Activation server with putting a limit on the number of times for using the service, it could motivate students not only to use the service more actively but also to extend their service period so that

(1) Version Management Program

It could encourage users to purchase newly released software if an expiry date of an old one sets up as same date as the new one gets released.

(2) Differentiated pricing (Limited period / limited number of PCs)

Activation server can give a limit on the number of days using software or number of PCs installing software. If users wish to extend these limitations, they can simply pay for additional charge.

(1) Secondary profit gained from game Extension of the number of days or the number of

(2) Limit game play time

Activation server can put a daily limit on the number of times playing a game in order for children or young kids not to be game addicted.

Settec HQ

2nd Fl. Shinmyung Bldg. Yeoksam-1dong 834-44 Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-569, KoreaTEL +82-(0)70-7588-7000 / FAX +82-2-572-8787Email: ask@settec.com Website: www.settec.com

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Representatives and Partners

SETTEC Partners

Reseller> EuropeArvato Digital Services Cark-Bertelsmann-Str. 161 F, 33311 Gutersloh, Germany(Tel) +49 5241 80 5200 (Fax) +49 5241 80 6619

Optimal Media Production GmbH (Germany) Glienholzweg 7 * 17207 Robel / Muritz, Germany (Tel) +49 39931 56 500 (Fax) +49 39931 56 555

Unique GmbH & Co. KG-Disc PartnerAmAm Sondert 2240883 Ratingen, Germany(Tel) +49 2102 6605 10 (Fax) +49 2102 6605 19

Digital Images GmbH Waisenhausring 9 * 06108 Halle, (Saale), Germany (Tel) +49 345 21 75 0 (Fax) +49 345 21 75 111

CDA Datentraeger Albrechts GmbH Am Mittelrain 11, 98529 Suhl OT Albrechts, Germany(Tel) +49 3681 3870 (Fax) +49 3681 387 214

> KoreaGolden Security Corp. (Korea) Seocho-Gu Seocho-Dong 1338-21, Korea Business Center #1605 Seoul, Korea(Tel) +82 2 2055 1091/2 (Fax) +82 2 2055 1093

> JapanDigicraft Corporation 9F, NBF Ikebukuro Tower, 1-33-8 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-Ku,Tokyo 171-0013, Japan(Tel) +81 3 5958 5055 (Fax) +81 3 5958 5077

Gonsuke Co., Ltd 5F, Shinjuku Ito Building, 5-18-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku,Tokyo 160-0022, Japan(Tel) +81 3 5155 8528 (Fax) +81 3 5155 8529

Tokyo Denca Corporation4-2-18 Hamasaki, Asaka-shi, Saitama 351-0033, Japan(Tel) +81 48 471 2456 (Fax) +81 48 474 8684

Egent Corporation1-15-12 Nishitokorozawa, Tokorozawa-Shi, Saitama 359-1144, Japan(Tel) +81 4 2995 7960 (Fax) +81 4 2995 7961

Prolink Inc.2F, Daiichi Seno Bldg, 3-9-9 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan(Tel) +81 3 5823 6252 (Fax) +81 3 5823 6303

Green House Co., Ltd4F, Mitomi Bldg., 1-20-22 Ebisu, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan(Tel) +81 3 5421 2255 (Fax) +81 5421 2266

> AsiaDatapulse Technology Inc. (Taiwan) 4th Floor No. 103Rui Ho StreetTaipei, TaiwanRepublic of China(Tel) + 886 2 2659 7733 (Fax) +886 2 2659 7742

Limbic Hong Kong Limited. (Hong Kong) Room 1003, Seapower Center 73 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung, N. T Hong Kong (Tel) +852 2422 8807 (Fax) +852 2422 8875

AFT ProductionsD3/6, Raj Garden, Mithanagar, Kondwa Khurd, Pune – 411048, Maharashtra, India(Tel) +91 9673843073

> AmericaMedialine Incorporated 3699 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #880 Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA (Tel) +1 213 381 0096 (Fax) +1 213 381 0093

Imperial Media Services, Inc. 3303 Pico Blvd. Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA (Tel) +1 800 736 8273 / +1 310 396 2008 (Fax) +1 310 396 8894

Secure Disc California17820 Pueblo Vista Lane San Diego, CA 92127, USA(Tel) +1 858 717 0799

M/R> EuropeArvato Digital Services Cark-Bertelsmann-Str. 161 F, 33311 Gutersloh, Germany(Tel) +49 5241 80 5200 (Fax) +49 5241 80 6619

Optimal Media Production GmbH Glienholzweg 7 * 17207 Robel / Muritz, Germany (Tel) +49 39931 56 500 (Fax) +49 39931 56 555

Deluxe Global Media Services Ltd. Southwater Business ParkSouthwater West Sussex RH13 7YT, United Kingdom(Tel) +44 845 600 8909 (Fax) +44 1403 739707

CDA Datentraeger Albrechts GmbH Am Mittelrain 11, 98529 Suhl OT Albrechts, Germany(Tel) +49 3681 3870 (Fax) +49 3681 387 214

Elsasser GmbH Weberstraße 3 D-72160 Horb a.N, Germany(Tel) 49 7451 / 5507 0 (Fax) 49 7451 / 5507 29

Interdisc GmbH Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Strasse 7 D-52477 Alsdorf, Germany(Tel) +49 24 04 / 94 06 0 (Fax) 49 24 04 / 94 06 19

KDG Mediatech A-6652 Elbigenalp 91, Austria(Tel) +43 5634 500 (Fax) +43 5634 6105

> KoreaOriental Record (Korea) 1802, City Air Tower, 159-9, SamSeong-Dong, Gangnamgu Seoul, 135-792, Korea(Tel) +82 2 921 7777 (Fax) +82 2 921 7780

CDNARA, Co., Ltd. (Korea) #202 300-14 Sungsoo-2ga 3-dong Sungdong-ku, Seoul,133-834 Korea (Tel) +82 2 463 2751 (Fax) +82 2 463 2753

GMD Korea, Inc. (Korea) 939-1 Suwolam-ri, Seotan-myun, Pyungtaek-si, Kyungki-do, Korea(Tel) +82 31 612 1900 (Fax) +82 31 612 1765

Sung Eum Hitech Co., Ltd. (Korea) #300-14, Sungsoo-dong 2-ga, Sungdong-gu, Seoul,133-123 Korea(Tel) +82 2 461 1411~2 (Fax) +82 2 461 1413

JeongMoon Information Co., Ltd. (Korea) 122-5 Young Cheon-ri, Dong tan-myeon, Hwa Seong-Shi, Kyeong gi-do, Korea(Tel) +82 31 376 9494 (Fax) +82 31 376 9458

SKC+Q Co., Ltd. (Korea) #460 Chonhung-ri, Songgo-ub, Chonan-city,Chungchongnam-do, 330-836 Korea(Tel) +82 41 550 9410 (Fax) +82 41 622 9992

Korea Digital Media, Inc. (Korea) 500-4, Munbal-ri, Gyoha-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea(Tel) +82 31 955 7171 (Fax) +82 31 955 7166

> JapanMemory-Tech Corporation 6F, Akasaka Garden City Bldg, 4-15-1 Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan (Tel) +81 3 3405 8801 (Fax) +81 3 3405 7602

OPTROM, Inc. 27 Azamatsubara, Kamiayashi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai-Shi,Miyagi 989-3124, Japan (Tel) +81 22 392 3711 (Fax) +81 22 392 3339

Toyo Recording 5-1-10, Higashihara, Zama-Shi, Kanagawa 228-0004, Japan(Tel) +81 46 252 4211 (Fax) +81 46 252 4215

Onken Corporation19 Kamegaya-Higashihara, Tokorozawa-Shi, Saitama 359-0014, Japan(Tel) +81 4 2946 2070 (Fax) +81 4 2946 2077

Media Logi-Tech Corporation985 Hotozawa, Gotenba-Shi, Shizuoka 412-8505, Japan(Tel) +81 550 89 3611 (Fax) +81 550 89 3849

> AsiaDatapulse Technology Inc. Fl. 4, No. 103, Feen Liau St. Taipei, Taiwan(Tel) +886 2 2659 7733 (Fax) +886 2 2659 7742

Pitsexpert Technology Co., Ltd. 2F. No. 147 Tatung Rd. Sec 2, His-Chih City Taipei,Taiwan(Tel) +886 2 8692 6500 (Fax) +886 2 8692 6633

> AmericaConcord Disc3845 E. Colorado St.Anaheim, CA 92807, USA(Tel) +1 714 666 2266 (Fax) +1 714 666 8647

Equipment Provider> JapanPLEXTOR(Shinano Kenshi CO., LTD)6-15-26 Chuo, Ueda-Shi, Nagano 386-0012, Japan(Tel) +81 268 28 8555 (Fax) +81 268 22 5476

> AmericaEclipse Data Technologies5139 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588(Tel) +1 925-598-0382 (Fax) +1925-224-8881

> EuropeSingulus Technologies AGHanauer Landstraße 103, D-63796 Kahl am Main, The Netherlands(Tel) +49 6188 440-0 (Fax) +49 6188 440-110