CHIF Block with multiple elements

C-Hear is a technology company with a vision to deliver data mobility and accessibility with built-in security unlike anything ever seen in the market.

C-Hear Intelligent Format (CHIF) is a patented new universal file type that offers unmatched security, accessibility, and multimedia consolidation (text, audio, image, video, PDF, database, JSON, etc.) all in a single digital data container — the “armored car” of data containers.

CHIF offers a data sharing optimization platform that eliminates the need of complex, expensive and resource intensive applications or databases solutions. 

The CHIF is easy to generate and manage using secured API’s, designed for developers to control and automate. Digital Rights Management (DRM) and metadata are embedded within the patented codec, allowing users to retain control over their data and files at rest and in transit.

The CHIF accessibility attributes enhance digital data to follow latest IPTC and WCAG guidelines. CHIF’s are the future of efficient and multi-dimensional secure digital content distribution, a critical concern across all industries. 

One Integrated Data Container
  • All digital content in a single standalone file created using secured API’s
  • All digital content in a single standalone file created using secured API’s
  • Every CHIF is uniquely identified by a Universally Unique ID (UUID) and SHA256 signature
  • Each digital asset/object can be optionally encapsulated with encryption piece-by-piece
  • Individual encapsulated object is streamed on demand
  • CHIF file incorporates optional metadata and key-value store
  • Ability to define attributes, properties, and relationships of various CHIF digital components
Security
  • Optionally incorporates strong AES encryption standards
  • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for optional piece-by-piece encryption
  • Block/Unblock switch can remotely disable or enable the access to the CHIF
  • CHIF file is immutable, any modification will render the CHIF inaccessible
  • CHIF adheres to Zero Trust architecture
Accessibility
  • Incorporate additional ALT-TEXT inside every component
  • Allow audio and visual content including American Sign Language
  • Provide the tools to work toward Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance
  • Comply with International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) standards
  • Multi-language capabilities, full support of internationalization 
Digital Rights Management
  • Customize the domains allowed to access the CHIF
  • GeoIP, predefine allowed IP address to access the file
  • Limit CHIF access, unlimited or predefine number
  • Date range specification, configure CHIF expiration date
  • Geofencing, content access can be limited by geographic regions
Analytics
  • Capture detailed interaction activity with the CHIF files
  • CHIF file access is tracked at the granular level (IP address, geolocation, time, and interactions)
  • File owner has real time access to the analytics

CHIF – COMPONENTS
Encoder

Encoder: integrates the digital content using the C-Hear patented algorithm with DRM, attributes/ properties/ relationships/ restrictions, and optional security to produce a standalone self-contained CHIF file.

CHIF Process Encoder
CHIF Process Decoder

CHIF – COMPONENTS
Decoder and Player

Decoder: unpacks the data elements from the CHIF while enforcing and maintaining the DRM and security rules. 

Player: web-based applications that interacts with the Decoder to render the digital content according to the rules and relationships defined in the CHIF.


C-Hear is committed to providing a website experience that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards up to level AA.

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