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The basic AACS components on the CBHD-ROM include control data, Media Key Block (MKB), Volume identifier and a serial number that is pre-recorded on the media. Managed Copy is also included in the specifications.
The CBHD format is backed by China High-definition DVD industry Association (CHDA), the Optical Memory National Engineering Research Center (OMNERC) and the DVD Forum.
The physical format of CBHD includes Chinese-owned intellectual property and it is based on HD DVD.
The list of the supporters of the CBHD format, which is competing with the Chinese version of the Blu-ray format, include
Japanese Memory-tech , Shinco, Shanghai United Optical Disc Co., Ltd (UOD), Warner China, OMNERC and others. Toshiba is also holding the licensing groups since it holds the IPs in the Chinese format.
However, it is questionable whether the Hollywood will release content on the CBHD format since the majority of the studios are aligned with the Blu-ray camp.
