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Now, Thomson's FWM technology places totally
invisible marks on the image which can be
identified using Thomson's detection system
from any pirated copy that is found as a Video
CD, DVD or Internet download. Being invisible,
a pirate will not be able to cover up these
marks.
The
second enhancement is in the concept of
the Trusted Device List which allows only
specific authorized devices to be used for
projection. The output of all Qube E-Cinema
servers is already encrypted using the HDCP
(High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
standard, and this serves as a basic form
of protection.
However,
it is still possible to use a HDCP compatible
monitor rather than a HDCP projector to
screen the feature film and copy it in high
quality by using a video camera. By utilizing
the concept of the Trusted Device List,
the Qube server will now only output picture
to a specific projector unit that is authorized.
Thus, all other HDCP monitors and any future
illegal HDCP decoders will not function
with the upgraded Qube system.
The
source of any pirated copy can, thus, be
conclusively identified and the offenders
brought to book - saving the industry crores
of losses every year. Being invisible also
means that the movie viewer will not be
distracted in any manner from enjoying the
film.
Says
Co-founder and Director - RIMT, Senthil
Kumar, "We believe that the rollout
of these powerful new anti-piracy security
features will ensure that we are able to
prevent any illegal exploitation of content
and can correctly identify any defaulters.
This will be a big advantage for our huge
industry
that is facing tremendous losses due to
illegal copies in the market. We look forward
to the day, in the not too distant future,
when films are released purely digitally
and piracy is no more a threat."
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