Verimatrix to start UHD security certification

Verimatrix has given details of its new Ultra HD security certification, Viewright.

It’s based on MovieLabs’ Specifications for Next Generation Video and Enhanced Content Protection. Already chipset developers including Broadcom, Marvel, MStar and HiSilicon, have introduced designs that fully meet UHD security requirements.

“MovieLabs’ specifications have set the bar for distributing premium content at UHD quality very high, with stringent requirements needed for studio approval. Ultra Security gives operators confidence that leading vendors of UHD-capable chipsets are adhering to guidelines that have been developed in response to studios’ priorities,” said Petr Peterka, CTO at Verimatrix. “Ultra Security certification for client devices uniquely ensures a balanced, integrated approach to software and hardware subsystems that provides a formidable barrier to piracy in a form that can be updated as threat models evolve.”

Ultra Security uses three familiar methods; hardware-based security, trusted software security, and forensic watermarking. Ultra Security also extends the certification Verimatrix has developed in partnership with Dutch security test lab Riscure to help pay-TV operators determine the UHD-readiness of their chipsets by validating the security of the technology within their consumer equipment.

MStar integrates Intertrust UHD security for TVs and STBs

MStar Integrates Intertrust’s ExpressPlay UHD with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) to Enhance Security for 4K TV and Set-Top Box Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., and TAIPEI, Taiwan — Intertrust Technologies Corporation, the inventor of Digital Rights Management (DRM), today announced that MStar, a leading global semiconductor company for display and digital home solutions, has integrated Intertrust’s ExpressPlay UHD in MStar’s System-on-Chips (SoC’s) for 4K TVs, set-top boxes, and OTT/IP box. By integrating ExpressPlay UHD with MStar TEE, MStar can provide customers with the ability to meet strict Hollywood standards for content protection. ExpressPlay UHD is the most widely deployed DRM in China and the choice of global national initiatives in Japan and Europe.

“The 4K/UHD market has taken off, and we are committed to provide the highest level of security to operators and OTT service providers to offer the richest media experience to consumers,” said Wayne Tsai, Marketing Director at MStar Semiconductor. “ExpressPlay UHD with MStar TEE offers the complete security solution for the 4K market, and delivers secure, renewable, and updatable media protection technology to operators and OTT service providers”.

ExpressPlay UHD with MStar TEE provides hardware security, a trusted execution environment (TEE), and secure video paths (SVP). MStar implements Marlin on its TEE environment to provide secure boot, key protection, secure video path and HDCP2.2 functions in hardware. Together with Rambus’ Cryptography Research Division, MStar also provides third-party root of trust on its SoC platform to deliver post-activation capability for all devices in the field, and is part of the MovieLabs Specifications for Enhanced Content Protection.

“Although 4K content is not yet easily available, 4K TVs and STBs or OTT boxes are a big opportunity for the consumer electronics industry,” said Kenny Huang, General Manager Greater China, S. Korea, and ASEAN countries. “By bringing the robust security of ExpressPlay UHD with the latest MStar Smart platform, device makers will have a DRM-enabled system-on-chip (SoC) solution for 4K TVs, STBs (set-top boxes) and OTT IP box(Over-The-Top).

Samsung set for huge UHD expansion

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Samsung Electronics has announced major expansion plans for its UHD content offer. They will see the introduction of VOD services, live broadcasting, a UHD video pack, new download services and partnerships with such major content providers as Amazon, Netflix, maxdome, Wuaki.tv and CHILI.

According to Samsung, it will launch Amazon’s UHD VOD service globally in October.

It has also expanded Netflix’s UHD VOD Service into Europe, following a successful launch in March in the US and other countries.

Samsung is also reinforcing its partnerships with major European content providers, including VOD service, maxdome and TV and film streaming services Wuaki.tv, and CHILI to secure more UHD content.

Samsung Electronics has been focusing its efforts on providing more UHD content in the European market.

It has also been working with partners in the industry to develop a solution for secure UHD content distribution.

Through cooperation with the Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA), whose founding members include SanDisk, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, it will be able to provide Hollywood studios’ content to consumers via a download service.

Samsung has partnered in RTP and PT in Portugal to offer live streaming of World Cup warm-up matches in UHD, while in South Korea live UHD broadcasting has been made available to the public.

In April, it launched a service that allowed viewers to watch live UHD broadcasting without a STB, in partnership with the cable operator CJ Hello Vision.

It will also work with CNM and T-Broad to launch a UHD broadcast service before the end of this year.

In addition, people who own a Samsung UHD HU9000 TVs are able to use a B TV app to watch 20 UHD VOD titles with a subscription to SK Broadband.

Samsung is in addition taking the lead in creating UHD content by working with l Hollywood studios.

In July, in partnership with 20th Century Fox and Paramount, it launched a UHD Video Pack, a 500GB drive pre-loaded with a total of 40 titles in UHD picture quality.

Robert King, VP of consumer electronics for Samsung UK& Ireland, said: “The popularity of UHD content is really starting to grow. Key to maintaining this and giving consumers what they want is wide variety and choices that reflect their bespoke interest.

“We are pleased to expand the array of UHD content that our consumers can enjoy on our ultra-immersive Curved UHD TVs.”