Inlet Technologies Introduces Spinnaker at Telco TV 2006.Live Encoding Solution Provides Broad Reach to New Audiences RALEIGH, N.C. -- Inlet Technologies, a leading provider of advanced encoding solutions for digital media, today announced Spinnaker[TM], the first Inlet product line optimized specifically for live media delivery. This professional-grade solution offers best-in-class quality, for applications such as IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. , web streaming, PEG, broadband TV Broadband TV involves accessing multimedia content via an unmanaged broadband connection and viewing it on a PC or sometimes a normal TV. Broadband TV differs from IPTV as the network bandwidth is unmanaged and the system is inherently open. and enterprise video. Spinnaker's capabilities will be demonstrated in Inlet's booth, number 325, at the Telco TV Conference and Expo in Dallas, TX, November 6-8th. "We developed Spinnaker to help service providers reach a broader audience through IP network infrastructures, and thus increase their revenue opportunities," said Inlet 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. , Neal Page. "Unlike other encoders on the market, Spinnaker is optimized for content delivery to both TVs and PCs, and is compatible with IPTV middleware, set top box devices and traditional streaming architecture. With this versatility, Spinnaker offers broader distribution, for access to a greater numbers of subscribers - all for a very low cost of ownership." Spinnaker leverages encoding enhancements and an advanced toolset to deliver the bandwidth performance and the unique features necessary to provide a true broadcast experience via IP. Based upon Inlet's proven encoding technology platform, Spinnaker supports resolutions ranging from web to SD to HD. Its unique toolset can deliver content that meets the regulatory requirements of new applications like IPTV; for example, Spinnaker is the only solution of its kind on the market that supports Closed Captioning for VC-1 advanced format video. Other unique features include Picture-in-Picture, Dolby Digital A digital audio encoding system from Dolby used in movie and home theaters. First used in 1995, Dolby Digital employs Dolby's AC-3 (Audio Coding-3) coding and compression technology and is the standard for DVD-Video and HDTV. 5. AC3 pass-through and multi-language support. Local, web and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. interfaces facilitate efficient device management, enabling the operator to control content remotely from anywhere on the network. "Today, service providers use IP technology for video more broadly than ever before," explained Peter Cresse, Inlet executive vice president of sales and marketing. "What is really special about Spinnaker is its real-time encoded output, delivered in the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, White Plains, NY, www.smpte.org) A professional society for motion picture and TV engineers with more than 9,000 members worldwide. It prepares standards and documentation for TV production. VC-1 and Windows Media formats Windows Media formats are supported in many software and hardware-based players as well as Microsoft's own software-based Windows Media Player. The foundation container format for Windows Media is the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file, which holds audio, video, meta-data (titles, author, - ideal for networked media. Unlike many previous VC-1/WM9 encoders, Spinnaker is a robust solution, delivered in rack chassis configurations with full remote management capabilities, perfectly suited for telco operations or evolving Content Distribution Networks." Inlet's demonstrations at the Telco TV event will also focus on VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand (video on demand) content creation, using the Fathom[R] encoding solution. Fathom's VOD capabilities surpass any other advanced encoding solution on the market, with the toolset to support key requirements such as Closed Captioning (608, 708 and SAMI Sami: see Lapland. Sami or Lapp Any of the descendants of ancient nomadic peoples who inhabited northern Scandinavia. They may be Paleo-Siberian or alpine peoples from central Europe. ), subtitles and multiple languages. A perfect complement to an IPTV channel suite, Fathom VOD helps telcos provide a compelling new service offering. About Inlet Technologies Inlet Technologies is one of the world's foremost experts on advanced video encoding technology. The company's innovative solutions enable content providers to drive the proliferation of digital media to a rapidly expanding audience, through a multitude of next-generation distribution vehicles, including video-on-demand, packaged media, broadcast and IP networks. Inlet delivered the first real-time encoding platform for SMPTE VC-1 and Windows Media Microsoft's audio and video framework for Windows, which embraces playback, encoding and streaming. Windows Media Player is the digital jukebox and media player that comes with every version of Windows. high definition video, setting a standard of innovation that continues today. With the award-winning Fathom[R] solution, video engineers can reduce file sizes, speed processing time and improve output quality, for media resolutions including web, standard definition and HD. Advanced tools such as Semaphore semaphore (sĕm`əfôr'), device for the visible transmission of messages. The marine semaphore, used by day between ships or between a ship and the shore, consists essentially of a post at the top of which are two pivoted arms. [TM] Quality Control software and Seen by Scene[TM] segment re-encoding improve workflow automation, thus reducing staff requirements and increasing throughput. Spinnaker[TM], the newest addition to the Inlet family of products, provides a live encoding solution, so content owners and service providers can offer new media applications such as web streaming, broadband TV and IPTV. Inlet Technologies is based in Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit www.inlethd.com |
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