Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Stellar One demonstrate first iTV set-top client running Microsoft's Windows XP Embedded operating system at Windows Embedded Developers Conference.Business Editors and Technology Writers Windows Embedded Developers Conference LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001 Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , a Windows XP Embedded An enhanced version of Windows XP for compact applications such as PDAs, handhelds and other appliances that use the x86 CPU. It supports such features as CompactPCI and the ability to boot from flash memory or CD-ROM. Rapid Development Program member, and Stellar One, Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Computers' middleware provider and Value Added Reseller See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). , demonstrated the first internationally manufactured broadband set-top device running ConnectTV on the Windows XP Embedded operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . "Fujitsu Siemens and Stellar One have used Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Embedded's rich multimedia functionality, such as Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. 6.0 and Windows Media Technologies See Windows Media. , to create their new home entertainment center," said Jim Allchin, group vice president of Platforms at Microsoft Corp. "ConnectTV 3000/ACTIVY 300 is an example of the type of next-generation smart device that can be built with Windows XP Embedded to provide users with a truly interactive TV experience." The Fujitsu Siemens Computers' ACTIVY 300 Media Center when combined with Stellar One's ConnectTV middleware is branded and sold as ConnectTV 3000 in the US and the rest of world excluding Europe where it is branded as the ACTIVY 300. "Stellar One has worked diligently over the past several months to port ConnectTV middleware over to the Windows XP Embedded operating system," said Kirby McDonald, Chairman of the Board at Stellar One Corp. "We have harnessed the power of Windows XP Embedded to take advantage of its superior multimedia capabilities and combined that power with the world-class manufacturing capabilities of Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Stellar One's robust ConnectTV middleware to create a new class delivery platform," he added. As a result of the integrated solution of ConnectTV middleware, Windows XP Embedded, and Fujitsu Siemens Computers' ACTIVY 300, customers can expect a shortened time to market in the deployment of carrier-class video products and services over IP-based networks. About ConnectTV ConnectTV is an intelligent iTV middleware engine enabled through Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer browser that includes new features such as digital video recording and high-quality MPEG-2 and Windows Media Technologies streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. . The ability to view your video and surf the Web simultaneously to provide a true iTV experience is made possible through a unique HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. overlay. This overlay allows users to view their favorite game show and answer the same questions the contestants answer via the Web in real time utilizing the Fujitsu Siemens Computers' ACTIVY 300 client device. About ACTIVY ACTIVY is a premier home entertainment center for people who want more versatility. The ACTIVY 300 is a home gateway designed to receive virtually all kinds of digital information: Video on Demand, Pay-per-View, Data/IP distribution and Videoconferencing to name a few. ACTIVY combines a superb line-up of functions including: -- Set-Top Box, the receiver and decoder for digital TV and digital radio -- Web box for Internet, online banking, MP3 and e-mail -- Satellite receiver -- Digital video recorder equipped with hard disk -- DVD and CD player About Stellar One Stellar One Corporation is a leading provider of iTV middleware that enables the deployment of interactive, easy-to-use Internet, video and custom information applications and services to consumers via ultra high-speed broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . The company offers integration and content consulting services to help the facilitation of customer deployments. Pioneers in early digital set-top device development and the delivery of digital video to the home, Stellar One now offers network operators, system integrators, and service providers a network-agile, programmable system consisting of an advanced terminal, embedded communications technology and software, system integration and consulting services. The company's products are currently being deployed in the residential and hospitality markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.stellar.com Stellar and ConnectTV are registered trademarks of Stellar One Corporation. All other names may be trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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