An increasing number of mobile handsets, PCs and other CE devices now include slots for removable media which store images, information, music and data. VideoGuard Removable Media takes advantage of this opportunity by providing a unique way for content owners and service providers to deliver new TV services to consumers.

How? Memory cards include an NDS security agent to ensure that users can store content on these cards and then consume – watch or listen – on devices as diverse as mobile handsets, PCs or PMPs. Content is secured against piracy while consumers have flexibility to enjoy or share it.

VideoGuard Removable Media can also be used to generate more revenue opportunities with the following services:

Download services. Users can also upload or download secured content from their PC to their removable media cards. The secure card ensures that they can consume the content they paid for while supporting a wide range of flexible business rules such as subscription; Pay-per-View (PPV); Pay-per-Time; Purchase Once, Use Forever; Free Preview; License Renewal.

Pre-loaded content. Users purchase a memory card that is pre-loaded with content. They can also preview and purchase additional content that is pre-packaged in the card.

VideoGuard Removable Media supports a wide range of removable media applications including video, audio, music, entertainment, theater productions, personal navigation devices and e-books.

A word about the VideoGuard Suite

NDS VideoGuard® is the pay-TV industry’s most advanced suite of Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions. It protects your branded service and content over any platform to any device. In addition to removable media this also includes SD and HD STBs, DVRs, mobile phones, PCs and portable media players (PMPs).