MainConcept GmbH announced that it has released version 2.1 of its Reference professional video transcoding application for Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Archive of posts tagged MPEG-4 AVC
CableLabs Publishes 3D Content Encoding Specification
CableLabs announced that it has published a new specification as a guide for producers, programmers and aggregators of stereoscopic 3D programming. According to the statement, this new specification, called Content Encoding Profiles 3.0 Specification (OC-SP-CEP3.0-I01-100827), details exact requirements for formatting (panelizing) the 3D content into a frame-compatible format for use by cable television systems.
MPEG-4 MVC Delivers 3D Over Internet and Satellite
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications announced that at IBC, researchers will showcase how 3D movies can be transmitted via Internet and digital television (satellite, cable, etc.) by employing MPEG-4 Multiview Video Coding (MVC). According to the statement, it is also possible to maintain the compatibility of MVC-coded 3D movies with older televisions and set-top boxes (STB) [...]
STMicroelectronics Unveils Digital TV SoC
STMicroelectronics announced a new TV System-on-Chip (SoC) IC offering 3D TV support and 120Hz MEMC (motion estimation, motion compensation). According to the statement, designed for next–generation 1080p full-high-definition (FHD) integrated Digital TVs (iDTVs), ST’s new FLI7525 SoC enables a new class of mid-range, 3D TV-enabled, 120Hz Internet TVs.
MPEG LA Continues AVC License No Charge for Free Internet Video
MPEG LA announced that its AVC Patent Portfolio License will continue not to charge royalties for Internet Video that is free to end users (known as “Internet Broadcast AVC Video”) during the entire life of this License.
ArcSoft Launches TotalMedia Theatre 3D Plug-in
ArcSoft, Inc. announced that its TotalMedia Theatre 3 Platinum multimedia player application now features a new 3D plug-in ($19.99), which includes support for Blu-ray 3D and Sim3D.
ViewSonic Embraces Sigma Media Processors
ViewSonic and Sigma Designs announced that ViewSonic’s new VMP74 and VMP75 Media Players are based on Sigma’s SMP8650 series media processor System-on-Chip (SoC) products. According to the statement, ViewSonic’s new media players allow consumers to surf the web, watch television programs from around the world and tap into online video sources.
SENSIO and Grass Valley Collaborate on 3D
SENSIO Technologies Inc. announced that it is collaborating with Grass Valley at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show to demonstrate the future integration of the SENSIO 3D Encoder IP Core with the Grass Valley ViBE EM3000 H.264 HD Encoder.
Motorola Enhances 3D TV Set-Top Boxes
Motorola, Inc. announced software enhancements for its DCX line of set-tops that provide consumers with a seamless 3D TV experience in their home. According to the statement, by enabling 3D content to be processed in the set-top before delivery to the 3D-capable television, consumers will no longer be confused by having to use remote controls [...]
DIRECTV, Panasonic and Harmonic to Demonstrate 3D TV
Harmonic Inc. announced it will feature a 3D television demonstration in conjunction with DIRECTV and Panasonic at NAB 2010, April 12-15 in Las Vegas.
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre Certified for Blu-ray 3D
ArcSoft announced that ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre has received Blu-ray 3D (Profile 5) certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA).
