CyberLink Announces Ownership of Essential Patent for Blu-ray Disc Technology.TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Participates in Formulation of Joint License for Blu-ray Disc A Blu-ray Disc (also called BD) is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. Overview The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. Patent Holders CyberLink Corp. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, announced today ownership of a patent for technology that is essential to the Blu-ray Disc standard. The patent relates to the specifications for interactive content over a network for prerecorded pre·re·cord tr.v. pre·re·cord·ed, pre·re·cord·ing, pre·re·cords To record (a television program, for example) at an earlier time for later presentation or use. Adj. 1. Blu-ray Discs, BD-RO specification part 3-2, the BD-J profile 2. CyberLink recently attended the first meeting of the Blu-ray Disc patent holders meeting, which was held to formulate a joint patent license for Blu-ray Disc technologies. The joint license is designed to simplify the licensing arrangements for the Blu-ray Disc format and is being managed by MPEG LA (MPEG LA, LLC, Denver, CO, www.mpegla.com) The organization that offers joint licenses and collects royalties for patents necessary for MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and other technologies. For example, in the MPEG-2 license, 23 companies hold more than 600 essential patents. on behalf of 17 essential patent owners, including CyberLink. "With our core value of innovation, CyberLink strongly believes research and development is the key to future success," said Alice H. Chang, 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. of CyberLink. "We're proud to be a part of the MPEG LA joint license agreement based on our essential patent for technologies relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the BD-J specification of the Blu-ray Disc standard." More information about CyberLink's support for next-generation disc formats, and the complete range of CyberLink software, is available at www.cyberlink.com. For more information about MPEG LA and the joint license for owners of essential patents for Blu-ray Disc technology, please visit: http://www.mpegla.com/news.cfm About CyberLink CyberLink Corp. is the maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PowerCinema, 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. Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, competitive products that add value to 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 customers and end-users alike. Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive manufacturers, graphics card makers, and top desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink's digital multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing videos, authoring and playing DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink's digital home products offer complete solutions for accessing, sharing, and enjoying content within the digital home: TV, video, photos, music, and DVDs. These include advanced connectivity solutions that enable the anytime, anywhere entertainment experience across PC, CE, and mobile devices. CyberLink's eHRD solutions provide tools for developing and managing human resources. CyberLink listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSEC) Established in 1961, the only centralized securities market in Taiwan. (5203.TW) in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year results ever since. CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific including Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei. For more information, please visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or our Press Room. All companies and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the sole property of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2006 CyberLink Corp. All rights reserved. |
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