BridgeCo Networked Audio Technology Chosen for New Pioneer Elite(R) A/V Receivers.Pioneer Corporation and BridgeCo Combine Technologies to Deliver Latest Home Networking Capabilities to Consumers LOS ANGELES -- BridgeCo Inc. (www.bridgeco.com), a leader in entertainment networking technology, announced that Pioneer has incorporated BridgeCo technology into Pioneer's recently announced Elite SC-07 and SC-05 A/V receivers. Pioneer's new AVRs utilize BridgeCo processors and software technology to help create an enhanced home theatre experience called Home Media Gallery. Home Media Gallery allows users to select and playback personal digital music and JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. photos directly from computers or from USB memory devices. Users can navigate and play audio from their iPods via a front panel USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connection, resulting in fast navigation high quality audio playback. Users also have direct access to thousands of Internet radio stations, which can be organized and accessed by county of origin, and musical genre. The Internet radio system can playback 5.1 channel music directly from Neural-enabled streaming Internet radio stations. "Consumers today demand access to all of their audio content," according to a Pioneer spokesperson. "Our new Elite AVRs allow consumers to enjoy all of their music files, whether on a PC, portable music player See digital music player and Portable Media Center. or USB flash drive See USB drive. . BridgeCo technology has proven its robustness and reliability over several generations of audio networking technology. Our Elite AVRs are the second generation of Pioneer designs to utilize BridgeCo processors and software." A globally recognized name in audio innovation, Pioneer has been developing award-winning audio products for more than 70 years. Pioneer's Home Media Gallery products are compliant with a wide range of networking protocols and standards, including DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) A coalition of computer and consumer electronics companies that was formed to ensure interoperability in home networks. , Windows Vista, Windows Media Connect Media server software from Microsoft that enables Windows Media Player to share multimedia content over the network. Using the UPnP protocol to discover the media files on the network, Windows Media Connect lets users send files and playlists to digital media hubs (digital media and Microsoft playsforsure[TM] DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M . The new Elite AVRs support WMA (Windows Media Audio) An audio compression method from Microsoft. Known originally as MSAudio, this proprietary format competes with the MP3 and AAC methods. WMA encodes rapidly and is known to be especially effective at low bit rates. , MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC digital audio formats. The Elite SC-07 and SC-05 are currently available in North America. "BridgeCo is pleased to be working with Pioneer on this next-generation audio product line," said BridgeCo CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gene Sheridan. "Our company is committing considerable resources to supporting Japanese OEMs, who are recognized global leaders in audio technology. Our audio networking platform is explicitly designed to enable rapid customization, so that OEMs can adapt our technology to their unique needs and customer requirements." About BridgeCo BridgeCo, a consumer networking pioneer, offers the world's most comprehensive, cost-effective and highly integrated processor and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo technology is used by leading consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide in a wide range of innovative products, including digital media players, iPod docking stations, audio adapters, AVRs, audio systems, Internet radios, musical instruments and breakout boxes. Its silicon and software platforms were among the first anywhere to be DLNA[TM] Certified. Using BridgeCo's processor and bundled software, OEMs can offer stand-alone media network products, or embed networking capabilities directly into consumer products, at competitive retail price points. The company also offers market-leading solutions for audio interface systems used by musicians and other content creators. BridgeCo is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company with operations in Los Angeles, California and Zurich, Switzerland. Its key investors include Advent Venture Partners, Balderton Capital (formerly Benchmark Capital Europe), Cipio Partners, Earlybird Venture Capital, ETV Capital, Fidelity Ventures, Intel Capital and Wellington Partners. More information can be found on the company's website: http://www.bridgeco.com. About Pioneer Pioneer Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading global manufacturer of consumer- and business-use electronics products such as audio, video and car electronics. Its shares are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange Main stock market of Japan, located in Tokyo. It opened in 1878 to provide a market for the trading of government bonds newly issued to former samurai. . For more information, visit the company's website at http://pioneer.jp/e/. All trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. |
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