CacheVision Introduces Affordable DVR Module for Consumer Electronics and Set-Top Box Manufacturers; CVM-3000 DVR Module Offers Rich Functionality Beyond Video Record/Playback.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CES 2002 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002 CacheVision Inc. today announced a new Digital Video Recorder See DVR. (DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. ) module designed specifically for integration into consumer electronics appliances and set-top boxes The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. . The CacheVision CVM-3000 boasts one of the industry's lowest price points with the added manufacturer benefit of using the same digital storage platform to offer other value-added consumer services Consumer Services refers to the formulation, deformulation, technical consulting and testing of most consumer products, such as food, herbs, beverages, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair products, household cleaners, [paints, plastics, metals, waxes, coatings, minerals, beyond basic DVR functionality. The small profile, plug-and-play module offers recording capacities of up to 120 hours for audio and video content and easily integrates into televisions, DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , cable and satellite set-top boxes, and more. The CVM-3000 is the latest in an expanding line of DVR products from CacheVision. At the November Western Show in Anaheim, Calif., the company unveiled its first OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and DVR consumer devices -- a stand-alone and sidecar 1. sidecar - Synonym slap on the side. Especially used of add-ons for the late and unlamented IBM PCjr. 2. sidecar - The IBM PC compatibility box that could be bolted onto the side of an Amiga. set-top box for cable operators. With the addition of the CVM-3000 module, CacheVision now offers the industry's most complete product line to meet the needs for both manufacturers and service operators. "CacheVision continues to move forward with innovative, cost-effective product designs that offer richer functionality than those offered by TiVo, ReplayTV and Microsoft," said Richard Johnson Richard Johnson may refer to:
Consumer electronics manufacturers are currently developing with CacheVision's CVM-3000 module based on its unique appeal and competitive differentiation. Great care has been taken to design the CVM-3000 using the latest advanced technologies and open standard interfaces, while keeping manufacturing costs low. The end result -- CacheVision DVR products offer a low cost, highly integrated, multi-purpose platform capable of today's DVR trick mode functionality with added enhanced personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. consumer service capabilities, including: subscription video on demand; interactive television services; targeted advertisements; personalized news programs; t-commerce; digital audio jukeboxes. Built-in Differentiation The built-in capabilities of CacheVision's DVR product suite gives customers the freedom and flexibility to `spec' out their own custom consumer feature set for creating market differentiation against industry peers. As unbranded products, customers have the ability to brand the device as their own both on the hardware and the graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to software. With an optional HTML/JavaScript platform, custom user interface development for the CVM-3000 is simplified, and the user interface can be updated daily. By incorporating an HTML/JavaScript standard platform, the CVM-3000 supports advanced services such as video-on-demand movie downloads, personalized audio and news services, and click-through advertisement and promotions. CVM-3000 Key Features -- Hard disk with integrated MPEG Codec -- Worldwide TV standards (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) -- All DVR trick modes -- High-level software API -- File system optimization for A/V recording and playback -- Open application architecture -- Copy protection and parental lock support Pricing and Availability The CacheVision CVM-3000 is offered in 40, 60, and 80 Gigabyte capacities. A complete CVM-3000 Evaluation Kit, including documentation and development tools, is available immediately for $2,500. Sample quantities for the small profile CVM-3000 (4.88 x 1.85 x 6.87 inches) with 40 GB of storage are available immediately for $250. Production quantities of the CVM-3000 will be available to customers beginning in Q2 2002. Manufacturers should contact the CacheVision sales department for volume pricing. For more details about the CVM-3000, contact CacheVision at 408/321-1800 or visit the Web site at www.cachevision.com. About CacheVision Inc. Formed in July 2000, CacheVision Inc. is an OEM supplier and leading innovator of personal media technologies and complete end-to-end solutions (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for enabling entertainment and commerce for consumer appliances. The company's customers include original equipment manufacturers of consumer electronics and service providers of digital entertainment. |
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