This would allow users to legally make copies of copyrighted
films to be played on different devices – PC, TV or portable device
– throughout the home.
Fears over DVD piracy have led current copy-protection
mechanisms to limit the playing of individual DVDs to one type of
device only, but advances in technology may allow copyright holders
to loosen their control a little, while still being reassured that
they will have adequate protection against piracy.
The cross-industry coalition, known as Advanced Access Content
System License Administrator, includes IBM, Intel, Microsoft,
Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, Disney and Warner Brothers.
The Advanced Access Content System is expected to be available
for licence later this year.
