Canon bundles enhanced CU-SeeMe into VIZCAM 1000 camera for a picture perfect videoconferencing solution.NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 1997-- Largest camera manufacturer in Japan bundling Enhanced CU-SeeMe White Pine Software (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : WPNE), a provider of network connectivity software, and NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform International Corporation (NTTI NTTI National Tanning Training Institute ), which is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (日本電信電話株式会社 Corporation (NTT), the largest telecommunications company See telecom company. in Japan, announce Canon Sales Co., Inc., is bundling Enhanced CU-SeeMe videoconferencing software is into Canon's VIZCAM 1000 cameras for sale throughout Japan immediately. White Pine's collaboration with NTT International Corporation (NTTI) was especially important in establishing this arrangement. In a move to aggressively distribute Enhanced CU-SeeMe throughout Japan, NTT International is reselling the software to Canon for integration with the popular Canon Vizcam 1000 camera. Canon is bundling Enhanced CU-SeeMe for use on both Windows and Macintosh platforms and has already begun shipping product. Mr. Yoichiro Tsuchimoto, Senior Manager of NTT International, said, "Canon is one of the biggest manufacturers of cameras in Japan. We believe this agreement makes history in the Japanese telecommunication industry. Enhanced CU-SeeMe continues to grow in popularity as the best known and most widely used videoconferencing application in Japan." Mr. Tsuchimoto concludes, "The arrangement with Canon will add value and strengthen the expansion of NTT's telecommunication network services." "The Japanese market demands full packaged, quality videoconferencing solutions for home and business use. The arrangement with Canon demonstrates the strength of the relationship between White Pine and NTTI, as well as our joint objectives to promote the growth of videoconferencing in Japan," said Carl Koppel, White Pine's Vice President of International Sales. He continues, "NTTI and White Pine working together are able to attract vendors like Canon, and White Pine is committed to meeting the needs of customers by providing full hardware/software solution offerings." NTTI continues to team with White Pine for technical collaboration, 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 arrangements and special distribution opportunities throughout Japan. Enhanced CU-SeeMe became commercially available in a fully localized Japanese version last year, and continues to grow in popularity. Enhanced CU-SeeMe is used for desktop videoconferencing Using a PC or Mac for a videophone session or videoconference. Contrast with a "room videoconferencing system" where a group of participants congregate in one room. See videoconferencing. over the Internet and corporate Intranets. It provides person-to-person conferencing, group conferencing and live broadcasting using TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. over POTS, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and the Internet. The software is currently being used by universities, commercial businesses, governments, cybercafes and consumers for Internet and Intranet communications. About Canon's VIZCAM 1000 No ordinary camera, VIZCAM 1000 features a three-axis articulated camera mounting arm and rotational camera head (over 180 degrees) for flexibility and stability in image presentation and acquisition. A simple adjustment of the rotating camera head changes the VIZCAM from a document camera to a portrait camera for person-to-person communications. The VIZCAM offers a wider viewing angle than other desktop cameras (63 degrees) and delivers 450 lines of horizontal resolution The number of elements, dots or columns from left to right on a printed page, display screen or fixed area such as one inch. Contrast with "vertical resolution," which is the number of rows, dots or lines from top to bottom.  . The VIZCAM uses 410,000 pixels, high resolution CCD sensor See CCD. , and high quality Canon lens. It is virtually free from image distortion.. The VIZCAM weighs approximately 5lbs., with a footprint of less than six inches. To maximize its value, VIZCAM can be shared by two or more users and takes very little desk space. The VIZCAM is applicable for multi-fields such as academic, medical and home uses as well as company use. For more information, contact Canon or visit www.canon.com . About White Pine Software, Inc. White Pine develops, markets and supports multiplatform desktop connectivity software that facilitates worldwide video and audio communication and data collaboration across the Internet, Intranets and other networks that use the Internet Protocol. White Pine's videoconferencing software products, Enhanced CU-SeeMe(TM) and the White Pine Reflector reflector: see telescope. , create a client-server solution that allows users to participate in real-time, multipoint video and data conferences over the Internet and Intranets. White Pine also offers its eXodus(TM) line of desktop X Windows software, which enables seamless interoperability between local and remote access environments, and its 5PM(TM) line of terminal emulation software, which provides desktop access to data and applications residing on enterprise legacy systems. WebTerm Toolbox(TM) is a new suite of products geared to providing Advanced Intranet Solutions to corporations, educational organizations and government agencies. WebTerm Toolbox allows users to access host applications from within their browser on a Windows PC or Macintosh. Additional information is available on the Web at http://www.wpine.com , or via e-mail at info@wpine.com or by calling (603)886-9050. -0- All trademarks recognized CONTACT: White Pine Software Tracy Specht, 603-886-9050 x333 tspecht@wpine.com |
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