The HbbTV Association has released updated versions of the HbbTV Test Suite and DASH DRM Reference Application.
The Association is a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TV sets and set-top boxes.
The 2023-1 HbbTV Test Suite, developed by the HbbTV Testing Group, is the first major release of 2023 and includes 61 newly approved tests as well as bug fixes and improvements to another 113 previously approved test cases, said the Association. The HbbTV Test Suite now provides a total 2,987 tests of which 2,385 are approved.
The stable (production) version of the DASH-DRM Reference Application has also been updated with new tests. DRM updates include streams using PlayReady Security Level 3000 and streams using the AES-CBCS encryption scheme. DASH updates include a selection of tests for multi-Period DASH that simulate the contents of a stream after server-side ad-insertion has taken place, said the Association.
The staging (development) version now features tests for persistent DRM licences and streams that can be decrypted using a choice of several DRM systems.
“This new update reflects the continuous work of the HbbTV Association and its partners to facilitate the conformance of devices and applications with the HbbTV specifications. This enables a compelling TV experience for viewers while broadcasters and platform operators benefit from new features and improved monetisation opportunities, for example in targeted advertising,” said Vincent Grivet, chair of the HbbTV Association.
