ARM Optimizes PacketVideo Wireless Software for ARM Powered Cores; Joint Effort to Extend and Accelerate the Reach of Wireless Multimedia.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO & CAMBRIDGE, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2000 PacketVideo Corp., a global leader in wireless multimedia software and services for mobile applications, and ARM (Nasdaq:ARMHY) (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :ARM) today announced that ARM will optimize PacketVideo's wireless video decode software for the ARM(R) architecture. The companies' collaboration, which will run on all ARM microprocessor cores, will help accelerate the deployment of wireless multimedia services and applications worldwide. PacketVideo has developed standards-compliant MPEG-4 software that enables the encoding, decoding and transmission of full-motion video over wireless networks to mobile devices. The technology enables the distribution of video over existing wireless networks with bit rates as low as 9.6kbps and 14.4kbps, as well as 2.5G and 3G networks. The technology is air-interface independent, which means that it works across any type of wireless network, including CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. , GSM, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) A satellite and cellular phone technology that interleaves multiple digital signals onto a single high-speed channel. For cellular, TDMA triples the capacity of the original analog method (FDMA). , GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. . With PacketVideo's innovative technology, people will be able to access and view full-motion news and financial stories, sports highlights, short entertainment clips, weather and traffic reports, home or work security cameras, from any location. "Consumers are demanding increased functionality, including Internet access, from their handheld devices. But as the Internet is more than just data, ARM partners are requiring software-based MPEG-4 applications optimized for their platforms," said Dave Walsh, Applications Software business manager, ARM. "PacketVideo is a leader in the development of wireless multimedia software based on MPEG-4. The two companies are collaborating closely to provide systems and semiconductor manufacturers with a robust, flexible ARM Powered(TM) solution that will scale to accommodate a wide range of wireless environments, without the need for additional hardware acceleration," added Walsh. ARM processors cores are noted for performance, small die size, low power consumption, tight code density and multiple supply sources. Instruction set compatibility between processor families promotes design reuse and reduces software development time. ARM offers full system-on-chip solutions including processor cores, peripheral intellectual property, development tools, applications software, EDA tools and design services. The ARM architecture is well supported by semiconductor and system manufacturers, real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. providers, third-party toolchain developers, application software providers and ARM design centers. "We are very pleased to be working closely with ARM, one of the world's leaders in RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microprocessor intellectual property," said Kathleen Peters, vice president of Embedded Systems Solutions for PacketVideo. "Optimizing PacketVideo's error-resilient software for the ARM architecture will provide a highly reliable offering for handheld device manufacturers, greatly increase the number of wireless multimedia-capable products in the market, and further establish PacketVideo as the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for wireless multimedia," Peters added. For more information on PacketVideo software for ARM core-based solutions, contact PacketVideo at info@packetvideo.com. For more information on ARM Applications Software solutions, contact ARM at info@arm.com. About PacketVideo PacketVideo is the global leader in wireless multimedia software and services for mobile applications. The company's award-winning MPEG-4 compliant encoding, distribution and decoding software enables content providers and carriers to deliver rich media, not just data, to mobile users anytime, anywhere over any digital wireless network. PacketVideo was recently included in the Red Herring 100 as one of 50 private companies whose products, services or business models are most likely to change the world. Founded in 1998, PacketVideo is based in San Diego, in the heart of "Telecom Valley." The company's investors include Credit Suisse First Boston Credit Suisse First Boston was originally the trading name of the Financière Crédit Suisse-First Boston, a London-based 50-50 investment banking joint venture formed in 1978 between the First Boston Corporation and Credit Suisse. , Intel Capital (Nasdaq:INTC INTC Intel (NASDAQ symbol) INTC Intercept INTC Interrupt Controller ), Nexus Group LLC, Philips (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PHG), QUALCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM QCOM Qualcomm, Inc. (stock symbol) ), Reuters Group PLC (Nasdaq:RTRSY), members of the Rockefeller family, Siemens Mustang Ventures, Sonera (HEX:SRA) (Nasdaq:SNRA SNRA Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Idaho) SNRA Swedish National Road Administration SNRA Système National de Recherche Agricole ), Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation. It is based in Inglewood, California. It is the umbrella company under which all Sony companies operate in the United States. Subsidiaries
About ARM ARM, a leading intellectual property (IP) provider, licenses high-performance, low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and system-chip designs to leading international electronics companies. ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming the volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications, hand-held computing, multimedia digital consumer and embedded solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com. Note to Editors: PacketVideo and PacketVideo product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of PacketVideo Corp. Other names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the party using such names. ARM, Thumb, StrongARM and ARM Powered are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM7 and ARM9 are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM, INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd. |
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