Funai Licenses CableLabs(R) Technology for Interactive Digital Cable Products.LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Funai Electric Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with CableLabs[R] that allows Funai to implement the OpenCable(TM) host specifications, that enable the development and marketing of two-way interactive digital products that run the OpenCable(TM) Application Platform (OCAP OCAP Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (Canada) OCAP Open Cable Application Platform (middleware software specification) OCAP Out of Control Action Plan (TM)) middleware. In consummating the agreement, Funai joins other major consumer electronics manufacturers including Samsung, Panasonic, LGE LGE LG Electronics LGE Local Government Employers (UK) LGE Laser Guided Energy LGE Louisville Gas & Electric LGE Loop or Ground-start, Exchange (Newbridge) , Thomson, Toshiba, ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) A low-speed serial bus for connecting keyboards, mice and other input devices on Apple IIgs and Macintosh computers. Starting with the iMac in 1998, the ADB was superseded by USB. , Scientific Atlanta/CISCO, Motorola, and Digeo, as well as major chip manufactures such as Broadcom, ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. , and ViXS. This two-way agreement is called the CableCARD(TM) Host Interface Licensing Agreement (CHILA). The products developed in connection with this agreement will include OCAP, the middleware specification created by CableLabs for interactive applications. OCAP allows a variety of devices to run compatible applications delivered by cable operators, as well as applications provided by consumer electronics companies, program networks, and a growing population of OCAP software developers. Licensed products also will include an interface for the multi-stream CableCARD(TM) (M-Card) removable security module. The M-Card module provides for the simultaneous decryption (cryptography) decryption - Any procedure used in cryptography to convert ciphertext (encrypted data) into plaintext. of multiple high-definition digital video streams, allowing manufacturers to build multiple-tuner devices capable of advanced functionality. This functionality could include digital video recorders having "watch and record" features, or digital televisions offering advanced picture-in-picture features. By encapsulating the local cable system-specific conditional access technology, CableCARD modules enable nationwide portability and retail sale of interactive digital cable products. When built with the CableCARD interface, Funai digital televisions will be compatible with the conditional access standards in the cable industry. The CHILA agreement, together with its sister agreement for OCAP are available to any interested consumer electronics manufacturer. These agreements grant the intellectual property rights required for building interactive devices in compliance with the CableLabs OpenCable(TM) hardware and software specifications. About Funai Funai Electric Co., Ltd. was established in 1961 in Osaka, Japan. Funai today is engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of information and communications equipment such as Printers, Digital Still Cameras, and audio-visual equipment, such as LCD TVs, PDP (1) (Plasma Display Panel) See plasma display. (2) (Policy Decision Point) See COPS and XACML. (3) (Programmed Data P TVs, VCRs, DVD Players, DVD Recorders and Projectors. Funai has established a significant presence in the North American 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. market and has established a position as a leading supplier. Funai integrates audio-visual and communication technologies to create innovative products in the area of digital home appliances, and has a worldwide production structure with bases in Japan, People's Republic of China, Malaysia and Thailand. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange Main stock market of Japan, located in Tokyo. It opened in 1878 to provide a market for the trading of government bonds newly issued to former samurai. First Section and on the Osaka Securities Exchange Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) Established after World War II, one of the three major securities markets in Japan. First Section. Funai in the United States has marketing, distribution and after-sales services and has been awarded "The Supplier of the Year" by Wal-Mart and "The Vendor of the Year" by Sears. About CableLabs Founded in 1988 by members of the cable television industry, Cable Television Laboratories is a non-profit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those advancements into their business objectives. Cable operators from around the world are members. CableLabs maintains web sites at www.cablelabs.com; www.packetcable.com; www.cablemodem.com; www.cablenet.org; and www.opencable.com. CableLabs[R], DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. 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