What They Say
Vidaa and Intertrust ExpressPlay announced that Hisense SmartTVs based on Vidaa can be preloaded with Intertrust’s ExpressPlay XCATM content security for broadcast TV protection. This allows SmartTVs to protect content without the need for set-top boxes (STB) or conditional access modules (CAM). The system is based on the open-standard Marlin DRM technology and is cloud-based.
The XCA client meets the Enhanced Content Protection requirements from MovieLabs including Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and Secure Video Path (SVP).
Vidaa SmartOS is Linux-based and is said to have more than 200 apps.
What We Think
Of course, in Europe, a CI+ slot for a CAM module is mandatory for TVs. However, this kind of solution could see acceptance elsewhere in the world. I used to think piracy was not such a big deal but over the years I have been shocked and surprised to see how much goes on in some parts of the world. (BR)
