Author: Jason Thibeault
Extension mechanisms for DNS (EDNS). Defined in RFC 6981. Permits implement RFC 7871 (Client subnet in DNS Queries) helping DNS resolvers to know the network that originated the DNS query to improve server selection in DNS based request routing.
The Entertainment ID Registry (EIDR) is a universal unique identifier system for a broad array of audio visual objects across the entertainment supply chain. EIDR Association is a not-for-profit industry association that was founded by MovieLabs, CableLabs, Comcast and TiVo.
Encryption is the method by which information is transformed using a secret key that hides the data and protects confidentiality of the data.
A type of conceptual data model that represents structured data in terms of entities and relationships. An entity relationship diagram can be used to visually represent information objects and their relationships. Because the constructs used in the entity relationship model can easily be transformed into relational tables, this type of . . . Read more
A metalanguage which allows users to define their own customized markup languages, especially in order to display documents on the internet. XML is one of two languages used to transport and expose digital content.
Forensic watermarking is intended to provide a means to identify the source of leaked content at the distributor level, at the more granular device level or even the session/subscriber level. When leaked content is found on piracy sites, it can be analyzed for any embedded marks which, when extracted, can . . . Read more
Geo-blocking is a technology that restricts access to video content based upon the user’s geographical location.
A technique to personalize content based on geographical location.
Group of Pictures (GOP) is a collection of successive pictures within a coded video stream. It is composed of I, P, B and D frames which are composing the GOP structure.
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a form of digital copy protection to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections. Its main application is on an HDMI Connection.