[opendtv] Re: Most Monitors Won't Play New HD Video
- From: Jeroen Stessen <jeroen.stessen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:30:56 +0200
Hello,
Another message:
http://www.tgdaily.com/2005/10/06/gateway_hdcp/index.html
Greetings,
-- Jeroen
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Gateway monitor marks premiere of display-based HD protection scheme
Scott M. Fulton, III
6 Oct 2005 20:24
Irvine (CA) - The introduction by Gateway of the FPD2185W 21" high-
resolution LCD to its product line brings to the computer display
market some technologies that Gateway has featured in its widescreen,
high-definition TV displays for the past few years. Among these is a
controversial feature called High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP).
Gateway's language in introducing HDCP may leave customers with some
intriguing questions, as it may raise more concerns than it resolves:
"The 21" Widescreen comes with built-in innovative compatibility
features so you can handle tomorrow's technology today," begins one
paragraph. "The HDCP Video Content Encryption Chip allows encrypted
high-definition video to be played on the display through the DVI
port. The Protection Video Path ensures the display is compatible
with future software packages."
(etc.)
On page 2:
HDCP is a kind of copy protection scheme, but using network
terminology, it "resides at the transport level." In other words,
it protects the transmission of content over cables ("digital
video interfaces," or DVI). The scheme is reportedly not flawless;
the encryption scheme that is, however, has yet to be announced
by anyone, anywhere.
(etc.)
This must refer to the announcement by Niels Ferguson, a couple
of years ago, that it can be proven that the protection is not
perfect. But as US law forbids publishing the details, and he
valued his right to visit the US without being locked up, he
chose to never publish the details. I believe him. (JS)
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