ArcSoft Introduces Animated Message-Creation Software for Mobile Phones.High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003 New ArcSoft(R) MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. Cartoon Creator(TM) lets mobile phone users combine graphics, voiceovers and text in their messages; expected to create excitement in youth market and drive carrier revenue ArcSoft(R) Inc., the leading provider of digital imaging software, today announced the availability of ArcSoft(R) MMS Cartoon Creator(TM), a software application for mobile devices that allows users to create custom cartoon messages with their own voiceovers and text, and then send them via MMS, infrared or email. ArcSoft MMS Cartoon Creator currently supports the Symbian 6.x and 7.x operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , and will be deployed for the Palm 5.x/6.x, Microsoft Smartphone A cellular telephone with information access. It provides digital voice service as well as any combination of e-mail, text messaging, pager, Web access, voice recognition, still and/or video camera, MP3, TV or video player and organizer (see PDA). 2002/2003 and Microsoft Pocket PC 2002/2003 platforms by early 2004. ArcSoft MMS Cartoon Creator offers a full range of Multimedia Messaging Service See MMS. (MMS) features including vector graphics The representation of a digital image as points, lines and other geometric entities. All computer-aided design (CAD), drawing and diagramming programs create vector graphics formats, such as AI, DXF and WMF (see graphics formats). , voice recording, and rich text. The application brings advanced multimedia capabilities to mobile devices with minimal memory and storage capabilities. "With ArcSoft MMS Cartoon Creator, carriers can now provide a new, fun and content-rich entertainment service for their users. We expect MMS Cartoon Creator to be especially popular with teens," said Todd Rumaner, senior vice president of sales and marketing, ArcSoft. "This unique application will create subscriber interest and drive carrier revenue." ArcSoft MMS Cartoon Creator Features: -- Fully animated message creation - Select a character, mood or emotion and animated movement. -- Pre-designed characters - Choose from a wide variety of characters. Additional characters and content can be downloaded. -- Voiceovers and soundtracks - Add and play voice and background music simultaneously. Recorded speech synchronizes with character mouth movements. -- Advanced text options - Apply various styles and fonts. -- Complete solution for carriers - Includes program ROM build and installer package, creative content set, template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the creator tools, and online help. Availability ArcSoft MMS Cartoon Creator is available now for OEMs. For more information visit www.arcsoft.com or email oem@arcsoft.com. About ArcSoft ArcSoft, Inc. develops, markets and distributes advanced digital imaging and video solutions to companies and end-users around the globe. ArcSoft specializes in software for device manufacturers and infrastructure solutions for telecommunications and consumer electronics companies. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Fremont, California For the unincorporated community in Yolo County, California, see . Fremont (IPA: /ˈfriːmɒnt/) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: , with offices in Europe and the Far East. |
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