DiXiM to Support DTCP-IP Copyright Protection on its Media Server; DigiOn to Develop DiXiM for the Toshiba TX4939 and Demonstrate a Prototype of This New Platform at CES.

FUKUOKA, Japan -- DigiOn, Inc. announced that DigiOn has developed a home network media server (DMS) for embedded systems, using Toshiba Semiconductor's TX4939 processor, and supporting DTCP-IP (Digital Transmission Content Protection over Internet Protocol), and will demonstrate it at Toshiba Semiconductor's booth and at DigiOn's private exhibition at The Venetian Suites, during the 2006 International CES to be held in Las Vegas, USA from January 5 to 8.

DiXiM is a software solution allowing users to enjoy music and video without being concerned about where content is stored, or what devices are being used for playback. "DiXiM Storage Server", "DiXiM Media Client", and "DiXiM Media Server" were the first DLNA CERTIFIED(TM) devices. DiXiM software has been adopted for use in various devices, such as PCs, media receivers, and network-enabled TVs.

DTCP-IP (Digital Transmission Content Protection over Internet Protocol) technology allows the viewing of copyrighted multimedia content over a home network while keeping it protected. Copy-protected content, such as digitally transmitted programs, pay-per-view programs, and premium content downloaded from the Internet, can normally be played only on the devices on which they were recorded, and are not directly available over a home network. However, other DTPC-IP-enabled devices placed on the network are able to play such protected content. DigiOn's new DiXiM Media server is equipped with the latest encryption technology offered by the TX4939 processor.

Concerning the support of DTCP-IP, Mr. Hisatoshi Taura, President of DigiOn, said:

"DTCP-IP is indispensable for playing copyrighted content over a home network. We worked together with Toshiba America, Inc. to make our DiXiM products support DTCP-IP. I hope this will help to promote home network devices such as digital TVs and video recorders in the digital home appliance market."

DigiOn has already provided DTCP-IP support on the DiXiM DMA, which receives content over a home network. DigiOn will demonstrate their DTCP-IP-enabled media server and DiXiM DMA at the 2006 CES.

DiXiM DMA also supports high-definition content. DigiOn will provide a total solution enabling you to enjoy digital broadcast content over a home network. The TX4939 reference platform will be released in the second quarter of fiscal year 2006, and DiXiM DMA will be released in January 2006.

DigiOn, Inc. is a software developer with experience in the development of multimedia, storage and networking products, and has established a firm position in the home network field. DigiOn, established in 1999, has its headquarters in Fukuoka and branch offices in Tokyo (Akasaka) and Taiwan (Taipei). http://www.digion.com/

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