Top TV networks are increasingly streaming premium series, live programming, and movies through their own web portals and apps. ClearPlay Authentication is a managed service that opens up subscriber access to online content from major programmers. It unlocks the right programming for the right subscriber and provides a “one-to-many” universal adaptor to reach multiple programmers across websites and apps. Clearleap has made it easy for operators to add authentication services in a cost-effective manner, helping them get into the TV Everywhere game without the headache or hassle of installing complex systems.
Benefits of ClearPlay Authentication:
- Unlock and open up content on programmer websites and apps and seamlessly enable TV Everywhere – Clearleap is an approved partner of major programmers and can plug into any authentication system
- Authorize subscribers to consume programming on content provider websites by validating against billing account
- Any Connected Device – ClearPlay is designed specifically for an “any-device,” cloud-based world
- Quick Turn Up; Flexible Scaling – self-contained platform means costly billing system integrations are not required but still supported
ClearPlay Authentication Components
Subscriber Easy-Access Modules
Provides users with a quick, secure way to identify themselves as PayTV subscribers on any programmer portal. All screens are built, hosted and managed by Clearleap.
- Fully hosted, custom branded log-in modules and sign-up screens
- Standalone system = no additional web development and integrations with existing online identity systems are not required but still supported
- Embedded modules auto-launch from programmer websites, granting instant access
Subscriber Identity and Access Management
The Identity and Access Management system contains all business logic to validate and grant access to individual episodes, live TV and movies -through their subscriptions. No billing system integration is required.
- Secure handshake passes user credentials through industry-standard, SAML-based (Secure Authentication Markup Language) mediation service
- Detection and prevention of fraud and denial of service (DOS) attacks
- Billing proxy authenticates and authorizes access based on service tier
Multi-Programmer Authentication & Authorization
A single integration with ClearPlay Authentication creates a ‘one-to-many’ gateway that enables PayTV service providers to grant access to premium programming on any content provider website or app.
- Clearleap manages end-to-end ‘turn-up’ with all programmers
- Layered, plug-in architecture connects with Programmer’s proprietary authorization system – or proxy service (e.g. Adobe Pass)
- Scalability to support content provider apps on multiple devices (tablets, connected TVs, hybrid STBs, streaming players, game consoles)
