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Secure, end-to-end solution combines Discretix, CyberLink, and CoreMedia Technologies on GIGA-BYTE Communications' GSmart t600 PDA phone with digital TV; demo at CyberLink hospitality suite.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - June 5, 2007 Content Protection specialist Discretix together with ESG and player provider CyberLink, mobile TV platform provider CoreMedia, and handheld device manufacturer GIGA-BYTE Communications (GBC) , today announced a demonstration of the first mobile TV handset supporting the Smartcard Profile. The combined solution showcases the ability to build a robust, secure, standards-based and fully integrated mobile TV system based on the Smartcard Profile. During Computex Taipei 2007, the Smartcard Profile mobile TV system will be demonstrated at CyberLink's hospitality room, Suite 1024/1049 in the Grand Hyatt Taipei hotel.
The mobile TV solution is being demonstrated on GBC's new GSmart t600, the world's first multi-standard mobile TV/PDA phone with built-in support for DVB-T, DVB-H, and DMB. The device, which supports Quad-Band GSM, features a large 2.6" touch panel display.
Driving the mobile TV system on the GSmart t600 are the Discretix' Multi-Scheme Mobile TV Security Client, CyberLink's Mobile TV Player and Electronic Service Guide (ESG), and CoreMedia's Mobile TV Platform.
"The demonstration of this end-to-end Smartcard Profile-based system proves that standard-based, interoperable mobile TV is a reality today," said Edo Ganot, executive vice president of sales and business development for Discretix. "Carriers, distributors and content creators can give this system serious consideration, drawing on the benefits of open standards solutions from reliable mobile software and hardware providers."
"In the age of anywhere-anytime TV, stakeholders in the creative, programming and distribution channels require flexible business options and users want a seamless experience," said Willms Buhse, Executive Director, CoreMedia. "By working closely with our partners, CoreMedia has created a system that ensures protection and user experience as well as innovative sales opportunities and billing support."
"CyberLink is pleased to be able to provide critical operational functionality to this joint solution," said Alice H.Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "Next-generation mobile DTV devices will not only need to be easy to use, but also able to deliver the quality experience necessary for subscription-based and pay-per-view entertainment. CyberLink's mobile DTV platform offers that critical reliability and flexibility."
CyberLink Suite
For more information during the show, please contact CyberLink Marketing Manager, Anne Tseng at
+886-958-836-966
About Discretix
Discretix is a leading provider of embedded security technology for mobile devices and flash memory. Discretix technology, which incorporates both hardware and software components, enables security to be incorporated into products at the chipset level, making it transparent to the end-user while protecting sensitive information from malicious attacks, viruses, fraud, and theft. Discretix’ solutions are deployed in a wide array of devices and mobile systems to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. Discretix, a privately-owned company, serves the needs of some of the world’s best-known semiconductor and device manufacturers and was ranked by Gartner as the embedded security market leader for the second year in a row in 2005. For more information, please visit www.discretix.com.
About GIGA-BYTE Communications Inc.:
GIGA-BYTE Communications Inc. (GBC) was founded in 2004 and provides high-end handheld devices which enable communications, entertainment, learning, and personal information management technologies. GBC is 100% invested by the world's famous motherboard manufacturer, GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. GBC makes digital life easier and more fun, focusing on individual needs and introducing rich and innovative add-on programs. Our GSmart brand is created to enhance user's professional and private life, to connect smoothly both work and entertainment. GBC pioneers the mobile DTV market and makes Windows Mobile based PDA phone more individual. To learn more, please visit: www.gigabytecm.com
Our experienced product team consists of scientists, art designers, and content producers. Our management team harnesses and focuses the creativity of our product team through well-organized, industry-proven processes and insists on building products with quality disciplines.
Gigabyte Communications Inc. was founded in February 2004, and is wholly owned by GIGA-BYTE Technology Co. Ltd (GBT). Our headquarters are located in Hsin-Tien, Taipei County, Taiwan
About CyberLink:
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. Today, CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink Software Solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs, Digital Home entertainment, Mobile DTV and eHRD solutions. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com.
About CoreMedia:
CoreMedia pioneers the mobile world with new solutions that enables mobile content business by deploying powerful 3G services. The company is working with the leading players in the telecommunications market for global interoperability to enable new business models in the mobile world, amongst them Nokia, Motorola, QUALCOMM, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. For more information, please visit www.coremedia.com.
Discretix is a trademark of Discretix, Ltd. Other products and trade names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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