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Crystal Group Introduces First Military- and IEC-Compliant Video Encoder and IP KVM for Demanding Edge Environments

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Monday, August 2, 2021

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    In collaboration with Matrox Video , Crystal Group is the preeminent provider of the worlds only ruggedized multi-4K video encoder and 4K IP KVM extender.
  • Both products use Crystal Groups proprietary ruggedization techniques to deploy the ultra-high-definition (UHD) video capabilities and quality of Matroxs Maevex 6100 Series quad 4K encoder and Extio N3408 4K/quad-HD IP KVM extender into the most demanding and extreme operating environments.
  • Equipped with compressed H.264 technology, the RVA6152 video encoder delivers quality, low bitrate streaming and recording.
  • The RVA3408 IP KVM extender provides 4Kp60 4:4:4 UHD performance or quad-monitor capabilities over standard GbE at unprecedented low bitrates.

Access Advance Launches VVC/H.266 Video Patent Pool

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Building on the success of its HEVC Advance Patent Pool, Access Advance today announced the launch of the VVC Advance Patent Pool and the Multi-Codec Bridging Agreement ("MCBA").

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  • BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Building on the success of its HEVC Advance Patent Pool, Access Advance today announced the launch of the VVC Advance Patent Pool and the Multi-Codec Bridging Agreement ("MCBA").
  • The license structure of the new VVC Advance Pool mirrors that of the HEVC Advance Platform Pool License recently announced, with royalty rates and caps set at a modest 25% increase over the equivalent HEVC Advance License structure.
  • According to Pete Moller, CEO of Access Advance, "The launch of the VVC Advance Patent Pool and the MCBA, following our recent announcement of the HEVC Advance Platform License, brings to fruition our Video Codec Platform Initiative that can seamlessly incorporate multiple video codecs into a single consolidated royalty rate structure with simplified reporting and payment obligations for Licensees.
  • Access Advance currently manages and administers the HEVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing patents essential to HEVC/H.265 technology, and the separate and independent VVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing patents essential to VVC/H.266 technology.

Allegro DVT Launches the World’s First Hardware-Based VVC/H.266 Decoder Silicon IP

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Allegro DVT , the leading provider of video processing silicon IPs, today announced the immediate availability of its AL-D320 video decoder semiconductor IP core supporting the latest Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266) format.

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  • Allegro DVT , the leading provider of video processing silicon IPs, today announced the immediate availability of its AL-D320 video decoder semiconductor IP core supporting the latest Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266) format.
  • Added to this, the core continues to support H.264 and HEVC up to 12-bit and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
  • We have developed and released our VVC decoder IP early on to accelerate market adoption.
  • The release of this range of VVC decoder IP cores shows a continuation in Allegro DVTs ability to consistently innovate and deliver at the highest level in the market.

Access Advance Announces its HEVC Advance Platform License, with Simplified Royalty Rates and New Licensor Royalty Allocations

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

BOSTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Building on the success of its HEVC/H.265 Patent Pool, Access Advance today announced its new HEVC Advance Platform Pool structure.

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  • BOSTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Building on the success of its HEVC/H.265 Patent Pool, Access Advance today announced its new HEVC Advance Platform Pool structure.
  • New Licensees to the HEVC Advance pool will execute the new Platform License and immediately have the benefit of the new expanded license.
  • The new HEVC Advance Platform Pool structure is the first step in Access Advance's Video Codec Platform Initiative, which will soon be expanded with the launch of the VVC Advance pool.
  • For more information about Access Advance or the HEVC Advance Patent Pool, please visit www.accessadvance.com.

Access Advance Welcomes OPPO as a Licensor of the HEVC Advance Patent Pool

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'BOSTON, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Access Advance announces that OPPO, a leading smart device company, has become a licensor of the HEVC Advance Patent Pool.

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  • b'BOSTON, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Access Advance announces that OPPO, a leading smart device company, has become a licensor of the HEVC Advance Patent Pool.
  • "\n"We welcome OPPO to the HEVC Advance Patent Pool and are very excited that OPPO has chosen to join the HEVC Advance Patent Pool not only as a licensee but now also as a licensor.
  • Access Advance currently manages and administers the HEVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing patents essential to H.265/HEVC technology and is currently in the development phase for its VVC Advance Patent Pool for licensing essential patents to VVC/H.266 technology.
  • For more information about Access Advance or the HEVC Advance Patent Pool, please visit www.accessadvance.com.

NETINT Technologies Joins the Alliance for Open Media to Accelerate Hardware Video Encoding Industry Adoption

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) today announced that NETINT Technologies , an innovator of ASIC-based video processing solutions for low-latency video transcoding, has joined the organization at the Promoter level.

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  • The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) today announced that NETINT Technologies , an innovator of ASIC-based video processing solutions for low-latency video transcoding, has joined the organization at the Promoter level.
  • As a member of the Alliance, NETINT Technologies will collaborate with AOMedia members, the leading internet and media technology companies , to advance open standards for media compression and delivery over the web while promoting hardware video encoding adoption.
  • NETINT Technologies recently unveiled the worlds first commercially available hardware AV1 transcoder enabling video operators to easily upgrade their x86 or Arm-based software encoding operations to hardware-based video encoding.
  • NETINT Technologies CodensityTM G5 ASIC-based AV1 video transcoders enable video operators to unlock the full potential for high-quality video in cloud mobile gaming, live streaming, video conferencing, remote desktop, social video streaming, OTT, and AR/VR applications and services.

Allegro DVT Releases New Versions of its Encoder and Decoder IPs with Support for 12-bits Sample Size and 4:4:4 Chroma Format

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Allegro DVT, the leading provider of video processing silicon IPs, today announced the release of new versions of its D3x0 and E2x0 decoder and encoder IPs with extended of sample sizes up to 12-bits and chroma sampling ranging from 4:2:0, 4:2:2 up to 4:4:4.

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  • Allegro DVT, the leading provider of video processing silicon IPs, today announced the release of new versions of its D3x0 and E2x0 decoder and encoder IPs with extended of sample sizes up to 12-bits and chroma sampling ranging from 4:2:0, 4:2:2 up to 4:4:4.
  • These demands include pushing sample sizes from 8-bits to 10- and 12-bits and chroma sampling from 4:2:0 to 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 across a broad range of video codec formats in both encoders and decoders.
  • With todays annoucement, Allegro DVT has become the first Silicon IP provider to introduce video encoder and decoder IPs that support 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 12-bits.
  • This has followed on from Allegros success in being the first to market with 4:2:2 solutions that have already been delivered to multiple customers.

Magewell Unveils New Universal Media Encoder for Live Streaming, Production, AV-over-IP and More

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

NANJING, CHINA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Magewell is kicking off 2021 with the launch of its new Ultra Encode family of universal live media encoders.

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  • NANJING, CHINA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Magewell is kicking off 2021 with the launch of its new Ultra Encode family of universal live media encoders.
  • Ultra Encodefeatures H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) video compression for live streaming delivery, letting users choose their preferred balance between broader viewing device compatibility and higher quality/bitrate efficiency.
  • Ultra Encode units can be combined with Magewell's multi-format Pro Convertdecoders for robust, end-to-end, live media transport in either NDI|HX or streaming formats.
  • About Magewell Founded in 2011, Magewell ( www.magewell.com ) designs and develops hardware and software for video and audio capture, conversion, and streaming.

InterDigital Announces the Completion of Versatile Video Coding (VVC) and Video Point Cloud Compression (V-PCC) Standards

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

WILMINGTON, DEL., Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced the finalization of Versatile Video Coding (VVC) and Video-based Point Cloud Compression (V-PCC) video standards at MPEG.

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  • WILMINGTON, DEL., Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced the finalization of Versatile Video Coding (VVC) and Video-based Point Cloud Compression (V-PCC) video standards at MPEG.
  • The new VVC standard improves high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) performance by 50%, while V-PCC represents the first MPEG compression standard for dynamic point cloud content for immersive video experiences.
  • The hallmark of VVC is its improved performance over HEVC, which enables the same quality of video at half the bitrate.
  • InterDigital chaired the PCC Ad hoc Group, responsible for coordinating all PCC activity, the development of reference software, and call for proposals for Point Cloud Compression activity.

Velos Media Signs CommScope as HEVC Patent Licensee

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Velos Media announced that CommScope, a global leader in solutions for communications networks, is the latest licensee on its platform.

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  • Velos Media announced that CommScope, a global leader in solutions for communications networks, is the latest licensee on its platform.
  • Velos Media offers a simple, one-license solution for product manufacturers, spanning high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) patents from six leading technology companies.
  • We are delighted to welcome CommScope as a Velos Media licensee, said Greg Weiss, SVP Licensing at Velos Media.
  • Velos Media licensees account for a substantial portion of global HEVC capable set-top box sales and HEVC capable TV sales, enabling consumers to enjoy richer video experiences.