Sharing Conditional Access Modules through the Home Network for Pay TV Access Articles uri icon

publication date

  • February 2009

start page

  • 88

end page

  • 96

issue

  • 1

volume

  • 55

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0098-3063

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-4127

abstract

  • In this article we present a system for sharing a Conditional Access Module among different visualization devices. Current pay-TV systems require having conditional access modules and smart cards replicated at every visualization device willing to access Pay-TV contents. In this article, we show how a home gateway, capable of securely distribute decryption keys to home visualization device, an inexpensive descrambler, and a home network, enable a flexible solution to access Pay-TV.

keywords

  • conditional access system; content protection and sharing; descrambler registration protocol; iptv; home network.