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I came across this news story(recently released) by way of a Google search about blu-ray.
http://www.financialpost.com/market...n+against+Pivos+Technology/8640093/story.html
What exactly are the practical implications of this "permanent injunction". The article doesn't make it clear what the "exact" accusation or infringement might be. Surely, these devices do not circumvent AACS protection schemes so it would be interesting to know on what basis this permanent injunction has been granted.
I know that for me one of the most compelling features of purchasing a stand-alone media player is the ability to mount .ISO files with full DVD and Blu-Ray menu navigation support from an external USB hard disk drive. The convenience of having multiple movies available at the drop of a hat is a very desirable feature. This would include AIOS media players from Pivos and (correct me if I am wrong) Western Digital Live TV media players(maybe others as well).
So are sales of these players going to be forbidden if they implement this technology(ability to mount .ISOs)?
I still haven't decided which media player I want to purchase(choices being WD Live or an AIOS player) so I am very interested in what this means for these players. Now and going forward.
http://www.financialpost.com/market...n+against+Pivos+Technology/8640093/story.html
What exactly are the practical implications of this "permanent injunction". The article doesn't make it clear what the "exact" accusation or infringement might be. Surely, these devices do not circumvent AACS protection schemes so it would be interesting to know on what basis this permanent injunction has been granted.
I know that for me one of the most compelling features of purchasing a stand-alone media player is the ability to mount .ISO files with full DVD and Blu-Ray menu navigation support from an external USB hard disk drive. The convenience of having multiple movies available at the drop of a hat is a very desirable feature. This would include AIOS media players from Pivos and (correct me if I am wrong) Western Digital Live TV media players(maybe others as well).
So are sales of these players going to be forbidden if they implement this technology(ability to mount .ISOs)?
I still haven't decided which media player I want to purchase(choices being WD Live or an AIOS player) so I am very interested in what this means for these players. Now and going forward.
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