said by rtbond :

If Cablevision's Tru2way solution will rely on a downloadable conditional access system (DCAS) rather than a CableCard-based security solution, does this not require consumer electronics manufactures to build special Tru2way capable devices that support DCAS rather than a MSO-provided CableCard (security) plugin device? For instance the digital TVs or DVRs would require adequate memory to store the DCAS data rather than relying on the Cable Card device to store this data.

said by rtbond :

On one hand I have seen Cablevision listed as on of the original MSOs announcing their intent to support Tru2way by July 1st, yet on the other hand I have seen reports of Cablevision's intent to deploy a downloadable conditional access solution. It has never been clear to me how these two positions related to each other (i.e., are they somehow complementary, are the two competing approaches, etc).

Any insights?

--Rob

said by tru2way site :

The tru2way brand is the consumer-facing name for a series of technical specifcations that provide a way for applications developers and content providers to create and deploy interactive services for consumers. It also opens up new business opportunities for innovative companies across the nation.

The core software technology is a Sun Microsystems Java-based system which is already in wide use by many developers to create content for TV, personal computers, game players, mobile phones and the Internet. The software serves as a universal translator so retail devices can receive the full range of cable's digital services, including interactive guides and video on demand, plus new applications and services yet to be deployed.

said by article :

Cablevision, in a move that might keep the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) off its back, suggests that the NDS downloadable security solution "harmonizes" with tru2way and CableCARD-based conditional access systems. Cablevision is already committed to tru2way through its signing of a "binding" memorandum of understanding (MOU) originally negotiated with Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) and the top six incumbent U.S. cable operators.

said by article :

Cablevision has already lined up Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea: SEC) and LG Electronics Inc. (London: LGLD; Korea: 6657.KS) to develop "beta" set-tops that are capable of using the new downloadable security system.

Those boxes, which will utilize tru2way and the NDS "open key ladder," are expected to be ready for field-testing by the first quarter of 2009. Cablevision anticipates making those boxes available to customers by July 1, 2009, in the Phase I service area (on Long Island and in parts of New Jersey).