DGAP-News: J:COM Unveils First IP-VOD Set-Top Box Using an Entropic-Based PIXELA Solution
(firmenpresse) - Entropic Communications
13.09.2013 07:01
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Entropic's System-on-a-Chip Powers J:COM's IP-VOD Set-Top Box for New IP
Video-on-Demand Services; Drives New Levels of Subscriber Engagement
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2013-09-13 07:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
(IBC Exhibition; Entropic Meeting Suite - Hall 13; G106/G107) - PIXELA
CORPORATION, a leading Japanese image processing solution provider and Entropic
(Nasdaq:ENTR), a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected
home, announced today Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), the largest
multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan based on the number of customers
served, has unveiled its first IP-based Video-on-Demand (VOD) set-top box (STB)
using an Entropic-powered PIXELA solution. The new device will be demonstrated
this week at the IBC Exhibition in Amsterdam at the RAI Convention Center,
September 13-17, 2013, at Entropic's Meeting Suite, Hall 13; Suite G106/G107.
In August 2013, J:COM and Jupiter Entertainment CO., Ltd., a subsidiary of
J:COM, began to deploy its IP-based VOD service, named 'milplus,' to provide
subscribers with more than 10,000 entertainment choices from across a variety
of genres, including anime, movies and live sports. To access the VOD
programming, subscribers must use the PIXELA/Entropic IP-STB, PRD-MA100-JE1.
The IP-STB uses Entropic's most advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology, the
EN7588.
The 'milplus' IP-VOD service is compatible for viewing across multiple devices
from subscriber's televisions and personal computers to tablet devices and
smart phones. To power the 'milplus' TV service, Jupiter Entertainment chose
the compact profile PIXELA design embedded with Entropic's EN7588. The EN7588
is Entropic's high performance cable IP-STB SoC with a dual-core 5000 DMIPS
ARM(r) Cortex(tm)-A9 processor with NEON(tm) SIMD extensions. It leverages advanced 3D
graphics capabilities, an innovative power management system and offers a
complete broadcast receiver decoder chain, featuring a DVB-C demodulator, a
multi-stream transport processor, and multi-format, multi-channel A/V decoder
engines.
'We worked very closely with PIXELA and Entropic to design an IP-STB solution
for our 'milplus' IP-VOD service that has the advanced media processing,
performance and engagement capabilities required to enable our subscribers to
easily access high quality, high-definition entertainment across any screen,'
said Masato Matsuura, general manager, New Business Development Dept., Jupiter
Entertainment. 'By empowering our subscribers to watch their content in new
ways via the PIXELA/Entropic IP-STB solution, we can both grow our media
business and stay highly competitive in the Japanese cable television
industry.'
'Our IP-STB leverages Entropic's highly-integrated, cost-efficient set-top box
platform with best-in-class features, functionality and performance,' said
Hiroshi Fujioka, president, PIXELA. 'By using the proven EN7588 set-top box
solution we have the foundation to securely and confidently deliver J:COM's new
IP-VOD content to its subscribers.'
'We are proud to be at the core of J:COM's first IP-STB solution as they look
to innovate the cable industry with their new IP-VOD services platform,' said
Roger Gregory, vice president, Marketing, Entropic. 'Our technology coupled
with PIXELA's leading solutions drive new levels of interaction and programming
experiences for 'milplus' subscribers.'
Availability
The PIXELA IP-STB with Entropic's EN7588 is currently available. Entropic's
EN7588 SoC is currently shipping in high volume production.
About Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
Established in 1995, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM) is Japan's
largest multiple system and multiple channel operator. In system operation,
J:COM provides cable television, high speed Internet access and telephony
services to customers through 11 consolidated subsidiaries at the local level
serving approximately 3.77 million subscribing households in Sapporo, Sendai,
Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu regions. The number of serviceable households or
'homes passed' in J:COM franchise areas is approximately 13.99 million. In
channel operation, J:COM invests in and operates 17 thematic channels which are
provided to CATV, satellite and telecom operators. Jupiter Telecommunications
is a public company, trading on the Osaka Securities Exchange's JASDAQ market
under code No. 4817. For more information (available in English), visit J:COM's
website at http://www.jcom.co.jp/english.html (The above household figures are
as of May 31, 2013)
About PIXELA CORPORATION
PIXELA CORPORATION pursues the development of image processing technologies in
the fields of software and hardware while having established firm positions in
the markets of digital LCD televisions, digital television tuners for PCs, and
video editing applications. Its technologies are deployed in various kinds of
platform such as Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and RTOS, making the Company one
of few Japanese companies who can develop driver, firmware, and also hardware
design in each platform in-house. PIXELA has a good track record in the
technology relating the ISDB system of digital broadcasting which has been
adopted by the countries centering around South America recent years. In 2010,
PIXELA was commended for the contribution to the spread of digital televisions
by the Japanese International Affairs and Communications minister.
About Entropic
Entropic(tm) (Nasdaq:ENTR) is a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the
connected home. The Company transforms how traditional HDTV broadcast and
IP-based streaming video content is seamlessly, reliably, and securely
delivered, processed, and distributed into and throughout the home. Entropic's
next-generation Set-top Box (STB) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) and Connectivity
solutions enable Pay-TV operators to offer consumers more captivating
whole-home entertainment experiences by transforming the way digital
entertainment is delivered, connected and consumed - in the home and on the go.
For more information, visit Entropic at: www.entropic.com.
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Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature
constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding Entropic's SoC technologies, its related
prospects and its role in the future of connected home entertainment in Japan.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause Entropic's actual results to be materially
different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to,
competition, risks associated with Entropic dependence on a limited number of
customers and suppliers, technology risks, the risk that the market for HD
video and multimedia content delivery solutions may not develop as Entropic
anticipates in Japan and other factors discussed in the 'Risk Factors' section
of Entropic's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2013. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement. Entropic is providing this information as of the date of
this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Entropic Investor Contact:
Debra Hart
+1 858-768-3852
debra.hart(at)entropic.com
Entropic Media/Industry Analyst Contact:
Chris Fallon
+1 858-768-3827
chris.fallon(at)entropic.com
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