1. Purpose
This registry is intended to enhance interoperability among implementations and users of encrypted media streams described in the
Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) specification. In particular, this registry provides the means (1) to identify
and avoid collisions among initialization data type strings, and (2) to disclose information about encrypted data formats accepted by EME
implementations to promote interoperability.
2. Organization
The registry maintains a mapping between initialization data type strings and encryption format specifications. The encryption format specifications describe the
structure and semantics of initialization data.
This registry is not intended to include any information on whether a byte stream format is encumbered by intellectual property claims. Implementors and users
are advised to seek appropriate legal counsel in this matter if they intend to implement or use a specific byte stream format.
3. Registration Entry Requirements
- Each entry must include a unique initialization data type string. If the byte stream format is derived-from an existing file format, then it should use the
MIME-type/subtype pairs typically used for the file format.
- Each entry must include a link that references a publically available specification. It is recommended that such a specification be made available
without cost (other than reasonable shipping and handling if not available by online means).
- Candidate entries must be announced on public-html-media@w3.org(subscribe,
archives) so they can be discussed and evaluated for compliance before being added to the
registry.