Joint solution delivers industry leading
hardware-based security for connected TVs
MStar Semiconductor, Inc., a leading provider of display and
digital home solutions, today announced it has started production
of a secure chipset for connected TVs that integrates the Rambus
Cryptography Research CryptoFirewall™ security core with
Intertrust’s ExpressPlay™ cloud service for Digital Rights
Management (DRM). The new chipset – the MStar G6F – is designed to
meet consumer demand for easy access to 4K UHD programs while also
providing unparalleled security for content owners.
The G6F is designed to integrate easily into 4K smart TVs and
supports a full function HEVC decoder, multi-region demodulator,
and motion judder cancellation with MStar’s proprietary MACE
–Pro3UC /MFC technology.
“By integrating the CryptoFirewall core into MStar’s security
hardware, the G6F chip meets MovieLabs’ Hardware Root of Trust
guidelines,” said Wayne Tsai, marketing director of MStar. “In
addition, the seamless integration with ExpressPlay accelerates our
time-to-market. We are very proud that MStar is contributing to the
4K UHD content delivery ecosystem.”
The CryptoFirewall core provides a secure, hardware-based
foundation that delivers unprecedented security to connected TVs.
This allows content distributors, including over-the-top (OTT)
operators, to deliver 4K UHD premium programming, while satisfying
the security requirements of studios and other content owners.
“By working with our partners Intertrust and MStar, content
distributors can now deploy an end-to-end security solution for
TVs,” said Paul Kocher, president and chief scientist of the Rambus
Cryptography Research division. “The CryptoFirewall security core
helps realize the full potential of OTT content, giving consumers
the ability to get access to early release and premium 4K UHD
programming directly on their TVs.”
In addition to hardware protection, the MStar connected TV
chipset includes ExpressPlay, an end-to-end security service that
provides a ready-to-go Marlin DRM system to manage content
protection. Marlin DRM is a simple, open and elegant DRM that
supports many video formats including MPEG-DASH HLS, and MP4.
“By collaborating with MStar and Cryptography Research, we have
been able to deliver a solution that provides a hardware
root-of-trust on an SoC platform to deliver post-activation
capability for all devices in the field,” said David Maher,
Executive VP and CTO, Intertrust Technologies. “By making the DRM
system carry unique hardware-protected, super-encrypted content
keys, we can ensure that content keys are only accessible within
the CryptoFirewall core and security hardware of the chip.”
Product Availability
The production of 4K UHD TVs, including the MStar G6F, is
expected to start in Q4 2015.
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Rambus creates cutting-edge semiconductor and IP products,
spanning memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and
lighting. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses,
tools, services, training and innovations improve the competitive
advantage of our customers. We collaborate with the industry,
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developers, EDA companies and validation labs. Our products are
integrated into tens of billions of devices and systems, powering
and securing diverse applications, including Big Data, Internet of
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About MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
MStar Semiconductor, Inc. is a world-class leader in Application
Specific ICs with a focus on consumer electronic products and
communication applications. Since the inception in 2002, MStar has
established a strong brand and leadership position in LCD
controller, analog and digital TV, and set-top box by fully
leveraging its core expertise of cutting-edge design capabilities,
continuous innovation and premier customer-focused services.
Headquartered in Taiwan, MStar has a comprehensive global footprint
of international R&D and customer support centers to provide a
full range of total solutions for various consumer electronic
applications. For more information, please visit mstarsemi.com.
About Intertrust Technologies
Intertrust invents, develops, and delivers technologies for
trusted computing among leading global corporations from mobile and
CE manufacturers and service providers, to enterprise software
platform companies. Intertrust and its subsidiaries are also
developing new trust services for vertical markets related to
consumer privacy, Internet processing of DNA data, and smart grids.
Intertrust also actively creates and invests in ventures that
extend its market vision. Current and former portfolio companies
include Personagraph, Kabuto, whiteCryption, SyncTV, Nest Labs,
Kiora, and Planet OS.
Founded in 1990 on a revolutionary vision to bring trust to
operating systems and open networks, Intertrust is based in Silicon
Valley, with regional offices in London and Beijing. The Company
has a legacy of invention, and its fundamental contributions in the
areas of computer security and digital trust are globally
recognized. Intertrust holds hundreds of patents that are key to
Internet security, trust, and privacy management components of
operating systems, trusted mobile code and networked operating
environments, web services, and cloud computing. Additional
information is available at intertrust.com. Follow us on Twitter or
LinkedIn.
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408-462-8859ssouza@rambus.comorFor Intertrust Technologies
CorporationDC2SFGroup LLCRobin Buckley,
703-533-9805703-201-3524 (mobile)robin@dc2sfgroup.comorFor MStar
SemiconductorVarney Business CommunicationLeigh Anne Varney,
415-713-0713la@varneybusiness.com
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