Evaluating AACS
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About the technology
The specifications currently under development consist of three parts, and are expected to be available for review in Q4 2004:
Common Cryptographic Elements
This is the core technology and it will include the media key block, cipher, and cryptographic protocols.
General Prerecorded and Recordable Media Books (format-neutral)
Will define use of the technology to manage content on prerecorded and recordable optical storage media, in a manner that is applicable to any next-generation format.
Prerecorded and Recordable Format Adaptations (format-specific)
Will map technology to specific optical media formats such as HD DVD and Blu-ray.