VCPS is an innovative technology for encrypting video recordings on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs
Designed to protect recordings of digital broadcast according to the Broadcast Flag rules adopted by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), VCPS also enables direct digital recording of ‘copy-once’ content from satellite and cable sources.VCPS was jointly developed by Philips and HP.

Why do you need VCPS?
On 4 November 2003, the United States FCC published its decision on the Broadcast Flag, meaning that after 1 July 2005, digital video recorders
in the United States will have to encrypt recorded TV broadcasts that carry the flag. In Japan, a similar regulation already requires the encrypted recording of digital TV broadcast signals. The implementation of VCPS in DVD+R/+RW equipment and discs is not mandatory, but equipment and discs without VCPS capability will be unable to record or playback digital TV broadcast in the USA that is protected with the Broadcast Flag.

Why choose VCPS?
• No change in the disc manufacturing process.
• No increase in the manufacturing costs of blank DVD+R/RW discs.
• IC manufacturers can supply VCPS-capable IC without restrictions.
• Implementers of VCPS-capable software do not have to pay a per-installation royalty.
• No annual fees for implementers of the VCPS technology. Implementers only pay for the actual use of keys and key blocks.

For more information about VCPS technology and architecture, and for information on how to implement VCPS in your product, please refer to the information brochure below.

VCPS Information Brochure (PDF - 889 KB)

For more information on licensing of Vidi-technology, please refer to
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards