CORRECTING and REPLACING KWILL Launches Line of Video Monitoring and Measurement Systems for Broadcasters, Production Studios, Cable & Satellite Providers, OEMs.Business Editors CORRECTION...by KWILL Corporation EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2004 In BW5080 issued March 12, 2004: Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: KWILL LAUNCHES LINE OF VIDEO MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT The Monitoring and Measurement (MOME) initiative is a coordinating action within the 6th framework of the European Commission. It is aiming at fostering knowledge on Internet monitoring tools and exchange of information about Internet data traces. SYSTEMS FOR BROADCASTERS, PRODUCTION STUDIOS, CABLE & SATELLITE PROVIDERS, OEMS OEMS Office of Emergency Medical Services (Massachusetts government) OEMS Oracle Enterprise Messaging Service OEMS Order Entry Management System Based on Technology Developed by KDDI, Equipment Evaluates Video in Real-Time; Allows Remote Monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a , Eliminates Potential for Human Error KWILL Corporation is introducing a line of video monitoring and measurement systems for use by broadcasters, production studios, cable and satellite service providers, telecommunications carriers and professional video equipment manufacturers, or in any environment where the quality of digital video needs to be assured. KWILL's products utilize its new, patented technology called "Video DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. ." The systems use proprietary algorithms to monitor and measure digital video and audio-quality, eliminating the potential for human error. Results are reported in real-time and monitoring can be done remotely. KWILL's products not only check signal protocol and format, but also perform quality error detection and measurement of video and audio. "While digital video compression and transmission allow more programs to be squeezed into existing bandwidth, these technologies have also rendered conventional analog monitoring obsolete. The industry needs equipment that automates the job of video quality monitoring and measurement while at the same time delivering accurate, consistent and reliable results," Takahiro Hamada, president & 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. , KWILL Corporation, said. "KWILL's monitoring devices not only meet those requirements, but also eliminate the potential errors that can be caused by visual inspection." VP Series The VP21S, designed for equipment manufacturers and production studios, performs objective quality evaluation in real-time of standard definition (SD) video, utilizing double stimulus monitoring. The system design is especially valuable for CODEC evaluation, quality assurance (QA) verification and TV broadcast system performance improvement. The VP21S can also be used for debugging encoder/decoder operations, quality evaluation of broadcast systems, automatic dubbing, DVD authoring and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. playback. The VP2000A is designed to monitor video and audio quality of live HD and SD video broadcasts in real-time from remote locations using double stimulus video monitoring. QuMax KWILL's QuMax system utilizes a flexible architecture that can be customized for monitoring and measurement applications in the video market. It is used mainly in the video production market for DVD authoring and player validation, dubbing quality monitoring and inspecting the quality of videos to be written to video servers. The system can be configured to monitor up to 12 single end sources in real-time for video and audio errors. The QuMax is compatible with a broad range of formats including SDTV (Standard Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards with 480 lines of resolution. All SDTV formats are interlaced, and SDTV pictures are not as sharp as progressive scan EDTV or HDTV (Enhanced Definition or High Definition). SDTV Vs. , HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. and PAL. Availability and Pricing The VP Series and QuMax are available direct from KWILL and major test and measurement products suppliers. The VP21S has a price of $37,000 and the VP2000A is priced at $25,000. KWILL's QuMax starts at $24,000 (actual price determined by configuration). For more information on the products, please contact KWILL at salesus@kwillcorporation.com. ABOUT KWILL Based in El Segundo, Calif., KWILL Corporation is pioneering the objective evaluation and measurement of digital video and audio quality through its patented "Video DNA" technology. KWILL is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based KDDI Media Will, a venture spinout spin·out n. An instance of spinning out: a motorist who was injured in a spinout. of KDDI Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. KWILL's products serve the entire video industry including content producers, professional broadcast equipment manufacturers, broadcasters and carriers. More information can be found at www.kwillcorporation.com. |
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