LOUISVILLE, CO – CableLabs has issued a request for information to define elements for a common technical approach that will enable consumers to have secure on-line access to subscription video services delivered by any provider.
The objective of the RFI is to have suppliers provide CableLabs and its cable operator members with assistance in defining the technical requirements and architecture necessary to enable on-line access to subscription cable TV video services involving both multiple programmers and multiple multichannel video programming distributors. A goal is to use existing standards and specifications.
Key components of the RFI include areas such as service architecture, technical interface specifications, resource attributes specifications, infrastructure components, and security.
Guiding principles behind this RFI for on-line content access include providing technology solutions with the highest level of security possible to enable consumer choice and convenience, while safeguarding consumer privacy, protecting copyright, and to allow both ad supported and pure subscription programming on-line.
The deadline for responses is December 11, 2009. Click here for more information.
