[February 16, 2006] Rotani Introduces VideoPuck(TM) Technology for IPTV; VideoPuck Provides Error-Free Multicast and Streaming Video Tweet SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb. 16, 2006 -- Rotani, Inc., a leading developer and designer of future generation wireless networking solutions, today announced the release of its VideoPuck(TM) technology for IPTV. VideoPuck is an end-to-end solution for multicast video in the home that enables error-free transmission of IPTV video when paired with standard Wi-Fi and HomePlug networking equipment. IPTV service providers typically use multicast to simultaneously send video to a large number of subscribers. Originally designed for highly reliable wired networks, multicast does not provide the error correction required for wireless 802.11 and HomePlug networks. Continuous packet loss over 802.11 and HomePlug networks ultimately results in screen pixilation and poor video quality. Rotani's VideoPuck works with the company's AirReferee(TM) Wi-Fi technology to automatically eliminate packet loss over wireless networks and support the performance and quality required for IPTV and wireless video applications. Standard 802.11 wireless networks--particularly those that operate in "noisy" environments--are plagued by interference. "Service providers need to deploy wireless systems that co-exist with each other, even in multi-tenant apartment buildings," said Roc Lastinger, President and Chief Technical Officer of Rotani. "AirReferee is a scalable system architecture that reduces interference from adjacent wireless LANs and sustains network performance. The combination of VideoPuck and AirReferee is a complete turnkey solution for IPTV." Rotani's VideoPuck and AirReferee designs are available to OEMs and ODMs via open licensing agreements. Additional information about Rotani and its VideoPuck and AirReferee technology is available at www.rotani.com and from [email protected]. About Rotani, Inc. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Rotani, Inc. specializes in the development of high-performance Wireless LAN (WLAN) communication systems. The company's flagship product, AirReferee(TM), is a performance-enhancing WLAN technology that automatically circumvents and reduces interference between neighboring wireless systems. Rotani's solutions, currently sold as reference designs, are expected to drive the next generation of wireless products and applications for the digital home, the small office, as well as a scalable wireless network architecture for the enterprise market. Rotani is privately held. For more information go to www.rotani.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]