CryptoMedia Player Agent will support VIDITY™-enabled 4K Ultra HD
with HDR movie players
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rambus
Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced that its Cryptography
Research division has signed an agreement with Kaleidescape, Inc.,
the leading provider of premium home movie players, servers, and
downloaded content, to integrate its CryptoMedia platform into the
Kaleidescape Strato Movie Player, the first 4K Ultra HD
high-dynamic-range (HDR) movie player for the home. The CryptoMedia
platform will enable secure download and playback of VIDITY™-enabled 4K
Ultra HD and HDR movies.
"Kaleidescape's products deliver an immersive home-cinema experience,
with higher-quality video and audio playback than that of most
commercial theaters," said Cheena Srinivasan, Kaleidescape founder and
chief executive officer. "Our products deliver, store, and play movies,
including 4K Ultra HD movies with HDR, encoded at bit rates up to 100
Mbps and play back at up to 60 frames per second, for a truly theatrical
experience in the home. The CryptoMedia platform will enable
Kaleidescape to securely download and play back the highest picture
quality VIDITY-enabled content."
As a trusted partner and security advisor to the Secure Content Storage
Association (SCSA), Rambus Cryptography Research has been a key
contributor in the development of VIDITY technology and requirements.
The CryptoMedia security platform supports VIDITY requirements for 4K
Ultra HD and HDR digital content by protecting premium programming while
enabling consumers to easily store, copy and share premium digital
content across multiple devices.
"Consumers continue to have a tremendous appetite to collect and own
their favorite movies and content," said David Huerta, general manager
of the Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA). "The promise of VIDITY
and its growing ecosystem of securely-enabled solutions, like those
being developed by Kaleidescape and Rambus, can provide consumers
earlier access to the latest Hollywood blockbusters with the
highest-quality viewing experience, coupled with unparalleled access and
control to enjoy movies at any time without an Internet connection."
Comprised of hardware- and software-based security and services, the
CryptoMedia platform will include a secure Key Derivation Core, the
Player Agent, and Key Issuance Center for VIDITY-compliant player and
storage device manufacturers, as well as content providers in the VIDITY
ecosystem.
"Kaleidescape delivers the highest-quality Hollywood content through its
award-winning products and we are thrilled to have them as the first
customer of our CryptoMedia security solution," said Dr. Martin Scott,
senior vice president and general manager of the Rambus Cryptography
Research division. "With this solution, Kaleidescape users can securely
access the most in-demand library of 4K Ultra HD and HDR content
available."
The CryptoMedia platform is available to all members of the SCSA that
develop technologies for consumers to easily and securely purchase,
transfer and view content across multiple electronic devices. The SCSA
is a consortium of companies in the entertainment industry and digital
storage space that was founded by Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, SanDisk, and Western
Digital.
To learn more about the CryptoMedia platform, visit rambus.com/cryptomedia.
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About Rambus Cryptography Research
The Rambus Cryptography Research division is dedicated to providing a
secure foundation for a connected world. Our innovative technologies
span areas including tamper resistance, content and media protection,
network security, and secure payment and transaction services. These
technologies protect nearly nine billion licensed products annually,
providing secure access to data and creating invaluable trust between
our customers and their customer base. Additional information is
available at rambus.com/security.
About Rambus Inc.
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, partnering with leading
ASIC and SoC designers, foundries, IP 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 Things (IoT), mobile, consumer and media
platforms. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information,
visit rambus.com.
About Kaleidescape, Inc.
Kaleidescape designs and manufactures movie players and servers for the
home that deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience for movie lovers
worldwide. Cinema buffs, parents with young children, and busy
professionals seeking quality time with family and friends have chosen
Kaleidescape for their home cinema. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in
Sunnyvale, California, Kaleidescape sells its products through custom
installation dealers throughout the world. For more information, please
visit kaleidescape.com.
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