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
fDate :
8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
