LAS VEGAS – CableLabs announced today that it will work with LG Electronics on retail consumer electronics devices employing downloadable conditional access system (DCAS) technology.
Downloadable CAS offers a cost-effective, network-agnostic solution for interactive two-way devices that connect to cable systems. Downloadable CAS allows the cable operator to download its conditional access system(s) of choice to devices connected to the cable network.
DCAS is designed to operate with interactive cable set-top boxes as well as integrated DTVs (digital televisions with built-in set-top capabilities), and other retail devices that include a special chip. The Downloadable CAS Agreement is available to any consumer electronics manufacturer on a nondiscriminatory basis.
"DCAS is a compelling security solution that will help enable nationwide interoperability of advanced two-way cable services,” said Dr. H.G. Lee, president and chief technology officer of LG Electronics. “Our work with CableLabs and key partners in the cable and conditional access technology industries will offer more consumer choices in next-generation two-way devices, and complements LG’s development efforts for cutting-edge interactive cable products.”
“We greatly appreciate LG Electronics’ willingness to work in partnership with the cable industry to embrace this state-of-the-art security system,” said Dr. Richard R. Green, president and CEO of CableLabs. “Downloadable CAS will facilitate interoperability and innovation for both cable services and consumer electronics devices. We look forward to continuing to work with LG on its digital video plans, including downloadable CAS.”
