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Teradek Launches New Prism 877 4K HEVC Encoder/Decoder Cards and Demos Innovative Live Production Solutions at the 2024 IBC Show

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradek announces the launch of their new Prism 877 Encoder/Decoder Cards at the 2024 IBC Show, taking place Sept 13-16.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradek announces the launch of their new Prism 877 Encoder/Decoder Cards at the 2024 IBC Show, taking place Sept 13-16.
  • "The Prism 877 Cards are a first in our market," says Tyler Riddle, Live Streaming Product Manager at Teradek.
  • IBC attendees can also experience demos of Prism Mobile 5G and Ranger, Teradek's live video solutions designed to streamline mobile production workflows worldwide.
  • Visit Teradek at IBC 2024, booth 13A05 in Hall 13 next to Sony, to see the new Prism 877 4K HEVC Encoder/Decoder Cards and Teradek's complete live production lineup.

Vislink to Debut DragonFly V and INCAM-GV Transmitters at IBC 2024

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Mt. Olive, New Jersey, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vislink Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISL), a global leader in live video capture, delivery, and management for the media, entertainment, law enforcement, and defense sectors, is set to showcase its cutting-edge solutions at IBC 2024, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of live production. Broadcast professionals can visit Vislink at Hall 1, Stand C52, to experience immersive product displays, live presentations, and real-time video demos designed to help them succeed in the rapidly evolving live broadcast landscape.

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  • Featured innovations will include:
    Hybrid IP/COFDM transmission solutions for robust, flexible workflows
    One of the most anticipated highlights at IBC 2024 is the European debut of Vislink’s latest wireless transmitters — the DragonFly V and INCAM-GV.
  • The DragonFly V, Vislink’s smallest miniature HEVC HDR COFDM transmitter, is designed to deliver real-time, high-quality video from Point-of-View (PoV) cameras, UAVs, and body-worn devices.
  • “IBC 2024 is a key show for broadcasters across live sports, news, and entertainment,” said Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink.
  • To book a meeting with Vislink at IBC, please contact us at this link .

Sony Electronics Adds Two 4K Handheld Professional Camcorders with AI-based Subject Recognition Autofocus, Tracking, and Auto Framing

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics is releasing two new 4K handheld camcorders, the NXCAM™ HXR-NX800, and XDCAM™ PXW-Z200 with SDI and MXF wrapper1. Both models feature artificial intelligence (AI) recognition capabilities, high-precision autofocus (AF), a 20x optical zoom lens, a variable neutral-density (ND) filter, and assignable lens ring2. The new models combine portability, functionality, interoperability, and network connectivity for a high-quality and inclusive capture and live streaming experience. The cameras are suited to individuals and small teams supporting applications within broadcast, corporate, faith, and education. The HXR-NX800 and PXW-Z200 are planned to be available September 2024 for a suggested retail price of $3,299.99 (USD) and $3,999.99 (USD), respectively.

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  • The new models combine portability, functionality, interoperability, and network connectivity for a high-quality and inclusive capture and live streaming experience.
  • AI subject recognition, auto focus (AF), and support for 4K 60p/120p recording facilitate high-quality capture with less manual input.
  • The cameras feature a BIONZ XR™ image processing engine and a specialized AI-processing unit for highly accurate, real-time recognition, tracking, and framing of subjects.
  • For the latest news and updates from Sony Electronics, visit https://pro.sony/press or follow Sony Professional on social media: LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

Stop Experimenting with AV1, Start Working with it on Beamr Cloud

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Herzliya, Israel, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beamr Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: BMR), a leader in video optimization technology and solutions, today announced that Beamr Cloud, the company’s GPU-powered video service, now supports the automated and scalable modernization of video to the emerging AV1 format (AOMedia Video 1). This upgraded service is poised to address a significant challenge that has occupied many video industry players in recent years, who were hesitant to adopt it before.

Key Points: 
  • While video usage is growing at an exponential pace, most videos today are still based on a 20-year-old format, AVC (Advanced Video Coding).
  • Sharon Carmel, Beamr CEO, explained: “In recent years, migrating to AV1 was often complicated and expensive or required video expert supervision.
  • Now, with Beamr Cloud, video modernization can be achieved much easier, with an automatic, quality-preserving process to transform videos from legacy formats, such as AVC or HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), to AV1.
  • The upgrading to AV1 is conveniently accessible to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon AWS customers, allowing them to seamlessly connect their cloud video repositories to the modernization process of Beamr Cloud.

AutoChips Integrated Multiple VeriSilicon’s IPs in Its Intelligent Cockpit Domain Control SoC

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced that AutoChips, an automotive electronic chip design company, has adopted VeriSilicon’s high-performance IP portfolio in its new generation intelligent cockpit domain control SoC AC8025, including Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) IP, Video Processing Unit (VPU) IP, and Display Processing IP.

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  • VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced that AutoChips, an automotive electronic chip design company, has adopted VeriSilicon’s high-performance IP portfolio in its new generation intelligent cockpit domain control SoC AC8025, including Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) IP, Video Processing Unit (VPU) IP, and Display Processing IP.
  • AC8025, AutoChips’ latest intelligent cockpit domain control SoC, features octa-core Arm Cortex-A76+A55 high-performance CPUs, meeting both AEC-Q100 quality certification and ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety certification for the instrument display.
  • VeriSilicon’s adopted VIP9000 features a general programmable NPU architecture, with vector and tensor engines for flexible processing of various neural networks.
  • Wenxiong Li, CTO of AutoChips, said, “VeriSilicon’s high-performance IP portfolio has significantly enhanced the system performance of our intelligent cockpit solutions and enabled more intelligent, immersive cockpit interaction experiences.

InterDigital signs license agreement with Panasonic

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has signed a new license agreement with Panasonic.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has signed a new license agreement with Panasonic.
  • The agreement covers InterDigital’s 4G and 5G cellular, HEVC video and WiFi patents.
  • “We always value working with a client like Panasonic where there is a long-standing level of trust and respect between both sides,” commented Eeva Hakoranta, Chief Licensing Officer, InterDigital.
  • “I also appreciate that this agreement extends our license with Panasonic to our valuable 5G portfolio, our WiFi assets and our HEVC patents, where licensees continue to see a lot of value.”

Allegro DVT Launches The Industry’s First Real-Time VVC/H.266 Encoder IP

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Allegro DVT , the leading provider of video encoding and decoding semiconductor IP solutions, today announced the availability of its E320 video Encoder IP which supports the latest VVC/H.266 codec.

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  • Allegro DVT , the leading provider of video encoding and decoding semiconductor IP solutions, today announced the availability of its E320 video Encoder IP which supports the latest VVC/H.266 codec.
  • The new E320 Encoder IP is the latest addition to Allegro DVT’s E300 series , it supports multiple video formats by sharing resources between H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1 and the newly added VVC compression standards to minimize power consumption and silicon area.
  • Nouar Hamze, CEO of Allegro DVT, said " The Allegro DVT team has a proven track record in providing cutting-edge and scalable video IPs with best-in-class video quality, silicon area and power consumption.
  • The release of this industry’s first VVC Encoder IP is undoubtedly a major step that will help speed up the adoption of this new video standard with power and cost efficient HW solutions.

Access Advance HEVC Licensors Seek Level Playing Field by Bringing Patent Infringement Suits

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Access Advance (“Advance”) today announced that HEVC Advance Patent Pool Licensors have filed patent infringement proceedings against Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) for infringing patents essential to the HEVC/H.265 digital video coding standard (“HEVC”).

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  • Access Advance (“Advance”) today announced that HEVC Advance Patent Pool Licensors have filed patent infringement proceedings against Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) for infringing patents essential to the HEVC/H.265 digital video coding standard (“HEVC”).
  • Despite long-term efforts by Advance to resolve patent infringements in good faith, Roku remains unwilling to voluntarily legalize its sales of HEVC capable products.
  • In response, Advance Licensors have chosen to begin enforcement actions to facilitate a level playing field for the pool’s existing Licensees.
  • As part of their infringement suits, the pool Licensors are seeking payment of past royalties from Roku and an injunction against continuing infringement.

InterDigital signs license agreement with Google

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has signed a new license agreement with Google.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has signed a new license agreement with Google.
  • The agreement licenses a range of devices including Pixel smartphones, Fitbit wearables and other consumer electronics devices to InterDigital’s cellular wireless, Wi-Fi, and HEVC video patented technologies.
  • “This agreement with Google is another sign of the importance of our technologies to a range of consumer devices,” commented Eeva Hakoranta, Chief Licensing Officer, InterDigital.
  • “It also strengthens our belief that, from smartphones, to wearables, and the Internet of Things, our innovation is only becoming more important in an increasingly connected world.”

SyncWords Has Built a Truly Scalable Captioning Solution for SRT Sports Broadcasts and OTT Fast Channels

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SyncWords proudly introduces its groundbreaking SRT solution , setting new standards for scalable accessibility and inclusivity in live streaming.

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  • NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SyncWords proudly introduces its groundbreaking SRT solution , setting new standards for scalable accessibility and inclusivity in live streaming.
  • Built on Kubernetes, the SyncWords platform provides unparalleled scalability for real-time captioning and translations via API.
  • SyncWords supports both live captioning and AI audio dubbing for SRT live streams using UHD and HEVC codec (H.265).
  • OTT platforms and streaming providers using SyncWords can select PID audio tracks for live AI-driven captioning and voice translations.