Clique Video Messenger Brings Clear Streaming Video to Instant Messaging; Patented Compression Technology Makes TV-Quality Video - Even on Low Bandwidths - Just a Clique Away.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2003 It is what the telephone always wanted to be, and then some: a revolutionary way of communicating on a personal level by using new technology to bring TV-like, large format, jitter-free motion video to everyone. Clique (mathematics) clique - A maximal totally connected subgraph. Given a graph with nodes N, a clique C is a subset of N where every node in C is directly connected to every other node in C (i.e. C is totally connected), and C contains all such nodes (C is maximal). (TM) Video Messenger from NetGen Video, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , makes available high-quality video and audio communication to bridge the gap between individuals who are geographically distant, eliminating time and space to build both personal and business relationships. While some providers offer the ability to transmit audio and video, they often are hampered by large file sizes and slow transmission speeds, creating either a long lag time or jittering jit·ter intr.v. jit·tered, jit·ter·ing, jit·ters 1. To be nervous or uneasy; fidget. 2. To make small quick jumpy movements. video. Clique(TM) Video Messenger overcomes these hurdles with patented multi-resolution technology, offering TV-quality video even on dial-up connections. It is a simple, low-cost solution that allows people to visually connect and personally interact as they not only hear tone and inflection, but also see mannerisms and emotions in real-time. Communicating over Clique(TM) Video Messenger truly is like being in the same room. "Clique is a powerful tool for both Enterprise and Consumer markets," said Wayne Bordone, NetGen Video's 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. . "It's a sophisticated product that allows two-way, real-time communication via Video Chat as well as enabling dial-up, Wi-Fi and cellular network users with Video Instant Messaging The inclusion of video in an instant messaging (IM) system, turning it into a two-way video conference. For example, in 2003, Apple introduced its iSight video camera for use with its iChat instant messaging. See instant messaging. (VIM (Vendor Independent Messaging Interface) A programming interface developed by Lotus, Novell, IBM and others. In order to enable an application to send and receive mail over a VIM-compliant messaging system such as cc:Mail, programmers write to the VIM interface. )." Clique(TM) Video Messenger incorporates all the features and benefits associated with traditional text instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , including the use of buddy lists. However, Clique(TM) Video Messenger also offers the ability to communicate with buddies who do not have cameras, as well as "holding" for those who are not yet online. For example, when a buddy does not have a camera, Clique(TM) Video Messenger acts as an efficient audio chat device. Additionally, when a buddy is not available, Clique(TM) Video Messenger will capture and hold the sending video message until the other buddy becomes available. This further breaks down barriers of time and distance, making one-to-one communication truly a 24/7 option. This open access was illustrated in recent months with trials using American foreign exchange students studying in Moscow. These students and their United States-based parents used Clique(TM) Video Messenger to converse daily, which significantly eased the pain of separation normally attributed to a lack of face-to-face interaction over a long period of time. Explained Bordone, "The level of enthusiasm emanating from Clique users in this and other trials was so invigorating in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" and contagious that every use-case justified additional rationale and venues for the expanded use of Clique." Part of the technology that makes Clique(TM) Video Messenger so accessible is NetGen Video's state-of-the-art eXtensible Media Framework(TM) (XMF XMF eXtensible Music Format (MIDI Manufacturer's Association) ). "XMF supports modular, flexible and highly configurable networking services designed to handle user presence, authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , message exchanging, forwarding, archiving, real-time content delivery and application security," Bordone said. NetGen Video's Dynamic Ensured Playback provides Clique(TM) Video Messenger with a competitive advantage by detecting the optimal settings between users whose machine capabilities and network conditions may vary. This ensures superior video quality, even on low-end machines running as low as 300 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. . Clique(TM) Video Messenger also packs the technological punch to automatically traverse a wide array of Firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. ) devices, quickly and systematically stepping through-tuned "scripts" in order to reach the end user, regardless of the network connectivity. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Bordone, individuals have been passive, one-way, content consumers for long enough. "Clique allows people to become captains of their own video destiny, enabling 'pro-sumers' in a new 'neo-casting' environment, where the individual is the producer, director and star in a creation of his or her own content." Whether it's on the job or in the home, NetGen Video enriches people's lives through high quality, video-enabled personal communications. Clique(TM) Video Messenger's ImageIQ(TM) technology offers a TV-like, quality viewing experience. Its Dynamic Ensured Playback enables video over the broadest range of equipment. And its Firewall and NAT traversing capabilities provide the highest availability of service. For more information about how Clique(TM) Video Messenger is changing the face of personal communication, visit NetGen at www.netgenvideo.com, e-mail netgen@netgenvideo.com, or call 888-268-3646. About NetGen Video NetGen Video is a pioneer in developing personal video communications through innovative digital applications and solutions, revolutionizing all levels of consumer and business communications. NetGen is applying technology gleaned from numerous years in MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). and 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 research to create such solutions: Video Instant Messaging and Video Chat. They marry the capabilities of the Internet and their patented video scaling algorithms to allow seamless, long-distance communication. NetGen's success lies in offering a "TV-Like" experience. Its flagship, Clique(TM) Video Messenger, provides jitter-free, clear, large-format viewing and the traditional aspects of text instant messaging. All PC-users need is a camera and Clique(TM) Video Messenger software. NetGen's ImageIQ(TM) scaling patents work with all standard encoders to create a video stream that efficiently traverses the Internet and then is zoomed for playback at the receiving user's PC. That image re-scaling is NetGen's intellectual property providing its greatest benefit: a superior viewing experience. Clique(TM) Video Messenger enables broadband, dial-up and wireless users to enjoy this technology. NetGen's managers are industry leaders and experts who devote their experience and innovation to enhancing business collaboration and productivity applications. They are creating "the standard" in personal video communications. Located in Edison, N.J., the company was founded in 2002, and is privately held. |
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