DocumentCode
1034671
Title
A single conditional access system for satellite-cable and terrestrial TV
Author
Coutrot, Françoise ; Michon, Vincent
Author_Institution
Centre Commun. d´´Etudes de Telediffusion et Telecommun., Cesson Sevigne, France
Volume
35
Issue
3
fYear
1989
fDate
8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
464
Lastpage
468
Abstract
A conditional access system called Eurocrypt is described. It is aimed at the DBS (direct broadcasting satellite) and cable services of Europe. Its implementation uses smart cards, and it is designed to be simple and user-friendly. Entitlements are transmitted in the signal, and the system can manage multiple program providers. Evolution of security aspects is ensured. Functionalities include true impulse buys
Keywords
cable television; cryptography; direct broadcasting by satellite; television broadcasting; DBS; Eurocrypt; Europe; cable services; conditional access system; direct broadcasting satellite; satellite cable TV; security; smart cards; terrestrial TV; Availability; Cable TV; Communication cables; Disaster management; Europe; Irrigation; Satellite broadcasting; Security; Smart cards; TV broadcasting;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0098-3063
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/30.44305
Filename
44305
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