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Hi-Vision Real-Time Encoding System Co-Developed with NHK; Realize Large Cuts in Transmission Costs of Hi-Vision Content
OSAKA, Japan --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 30, 2005 -- B.H.A Corporation announced today the release on the 15th September 2005 of XVD CamCast(R) Professional HD, the high-definition real-time encoding and streaming system that utilizes XVD, a high-compression video/audio codec developed by XVD Corporation.
XVD CamCast Professional HD is the first in a series of XVD products that was co-developed with technical input from NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). Marubeni Solutions Corporation, BHA's strategic XVD sales partner in Japan, and other affiliated business partners, will handle domestic sales of the product.
XVD CamCast Professional HD compresses 1080i or 720p high-definition video and stereo audio into a 3 - 10 Mbps XVD-HD data stream in real-time and transmits it via IP networks (TCP/IP) as well as DVB satellite networks using an optional XVD-HD DVB/ASI converter. It is possible to transmit 1080i (60fps) or 720p (30fps) HDTV content at very low bitrates, approximately one-third the bandwidth required for MPEG2 video. The transmitter is a highly portable device utilizing four DSP chips embedded with the XVD video/audio codec, which is known for realizing high-video quality at very low bitrates. The unit is extremely small at 165mm x 212mm x 44mm and light weight at less than 2kg, and can be operated with battery power due to low power consumption.
With all TV stations upgrading their equipment in preparation for the full transition from analog to digital broadcasting, XVD CamCast Professional HD is attracting attention as a practical space-saving, highly-portable product that also contributes to a significant reduction in transmission costs over IP broadband and satellite networks. It is expected to change the common conception that specialized lines or satellites are necessary to deliver huge volumes of high-definition content.
XVD CamCast Professional HD can be used in various sectors, including remote education, remote medical services, security, live broadcasts and event monitoring, electronic news gathering, as well as HDTV broadcasts and real-time HDTV content transmission.
Pricing and Availability in Japan
(Product Name) XVD CamCast Professional HD
(Model) Camcast HD-TX1000 (Transmitter), Camcast HD-RX1000 (Receiver)
(Release Date) 15th September 2005
(Price) Open
(Sales Target) 300 sets in first year (one year from release)
(Product Specifications) please visit http://www.bhacorp.com/about_bha/press/2005/0830.html
For release details on the overseas market, please visit www.xvdcorp.com.
About NHK
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan's sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. NHK operates five television channels and three radio services. General TV and Educational TV are broadcast terrestrially, and three satellite channels offer a varied and versatile program mix. Internationally, NHK offers three TV and radio services under the NHK WORLD umbrella. A leader in broadcasting technology in Japan, the launch of digital satellite TV broadcasting in December 2000 was followed by the first digital terrestrial broadcasts in December 2003. About 96% of General TV is broadcast in HD. NHK has been conducting research on even more advanced technology, e.g. Super Hi-Vision, an ultrahigh-definition widescreen system with 4,000 scanning lines. Between April 2004 and March 2005, NHK broadcast 74 co-productions under 44 titles, of which 43 were produced in HD.
About B.H.A Corporation
B.H.A Corporation is a pioneering developer of recording solutions and has supplied Windows and Macintosh recording software for all major optical storage technologies since 1993. Founded in 1991, BHA develops its technologies for CD/DVD recording, UDF packet writing and video encoding in-house. BHA and XVD Corporation launched XVD, the next-generation video compression technology that combines high compression ratio with the highest quality image and sound clarity. In November 2004, both companies announced the XVD CamCast(R) SX real-time encoding and IP transmission unit, which offers video impact, real-time compression and IP transmission at the low bit rate of full D1/30fps, followed by the bi-directional video conferencing model, XVD CamCast CX. These are already being used in various sectors. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. For more information, please contact: xvdpub@bha.co.jp.
About XVD Corporation
XVD Corporation is the pioneer of XVD the world's most advanced real-time video compression technology. This patented technology is utilized in software and hardware solutions to produce the highest quality video possible in real-time for any given bandwidth. Leveraging over 10 years of international research and development, XVD Corporation is launching a new class of real-time hardware products and solutions. The company is working with B.H.A Corporation and select OEM's to incorporate their advanced codec software and supporting technologies into a range of exciting new products and services for capturing, compressing, storing, distributing and viewing digital content. XVD Corporation headquarters is located in San Jose, California with representatives located in Korea and China. The company is funded by B.H.A Corporation and DEFTA Partners. For more information, please visit www.xvdcorp.com.
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