Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

re: Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

Nino — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:50:02 GMT

If you take in to consideration that, functionally, OCUR + HMS = UDCP (or at least very close) then it would make sense that no re-write of the SDV spec is necessary. Of course that requires a bit of interpretation as I haven't come across any spec that explicitly states this. Wishful thinking I suppose...

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re: Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

Brad — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:02:58 GMT

Somehow, I doubt it'll (SDV) ever be compatible with Vista. Maybe Windows 7...

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re: Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

chrisl — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:59:29 GMT

Ben, looking at the specs I'd love for you to explain how it would work based on those specs. You can't say how you would do it, but based on the specs how can it be done? Specs are there for a reason, and unless the specs detail the method of communication for every given device it simply will not work.

The spec might not "prevent" OCURs from working, but it doesn't allow them to work either. The specs have to reference the fact that the TA would be connected to an HMS instead of UDCP. They don't currently, so I'd love to know how your idea works given the specs.

re: Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

John Whittle — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:37:10 GMT

It's good news that MS is aware of and working on the problem. As for specs on type of USB connectors for the Tuning Adapter, it wouldn't be the first revision CableLabs issued if they make a change. After all the spec was written when there was only the TIVO unit to support and a change in the connector type wouldn't be much of a change.

Let's hope that we get a revision on the DRM situation along with the SDV Tuning Adapter.

John

re: Microsoft Addresses CableCARD SDV Issue

Ben Drawbaugh — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:31:37 GMT

The sooner the better for those in need, but I'm not sure why you think the spec needs changed when CableLabs commented and said the spec doesn't prevent anyone from implementing it with OCURs.