M-Systems and Actimagine Team up on Smart Display Software Solutions for Video on Mobile Phones.BARCELONA, Spain -- The Combination of Actimagine Smart Display Software Solutions and M-Systems' MegaSIM(R) Platform for High-Density SIM Cards is Set to Enable Multimedia-Rich Content on Mobile Phones M-Systems (Nasdaq: FLSH), a leader in smart personal storage, and Actimagine, a provider of highly optimized software video codecs for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices, today announced smart display software solutions for video on high-density SIM cards powered by M-Systems' MegaSIM(R) platform. The combination of high-density storage and smart display software solutions is set to enable multimedia-rich content such as movies and video clips on mobile handsets and empower mobile network operators (MNOs) by creating a better mobile experience for subscribers and smarter mobile services. Actimagine offers power-efficient video codecs, interactive vector graphics The representation of a digital image as points, lines and other geometric entities. All computer-aided design (CAD), drawing and diagramming programs create vector graphics formats, such as AI, DXF and WMF (see graphics formats). renderers and DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M solutions for multimedia-rich content display such as TV-like movies and music video clips, games, advertisement and user interfaces. The MegaSIM platform for high-density SIMs enables MNOs to pre-install and secure this content, making it immediately accessible to subscribers and encouraging them to easily download more of their favorite multimedia files. Leveraging M-Systems' flash expertise with its field-proven M-Safe(TM) crypto See cryptography. core technology, globally trusted in millions of smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. , the MegaSIM platform, incorporating M-Systems' TrueFFS(R) flash file management, combines high-density flash storage (64 megabytes to 1 gigabyte), processing power, high-speed data protocols and crypto functionality. M-Systems' MegaSIM platform far enhances typical SIM architecture while maintaining full compatibility with legacy industry standards. SIM cards powered by M-Systems' MegaSIM platform, such as M-Systems' M-SIM MegaSIM series, will provide MNOs with an intuitive, ubiquitous interface and a high-density, high-speed platform. By deploying these SIM cards, MNOs can increase revenue streams, while at the same time offer a new sales channel for software developers and, last but not least, a smarter mobile usage experience for subscribers. "We are pleased to announce this collaboration with M-Systems for high-density SIM cards," said Andre Pagnac, Actimagine 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. . "Actimagine's display software solutions are compatible with all feature phones and smartphones and can be used for pre-recorded and streamed business models. Combined with the MegaSIM platform, they pave the way for new business opportunities for MNOs." "By offering high-density flash memory, smart card security, high performance and processing power all within the SIM, M-Systems' MegaSIM platform brings a unique value proposition to the mobile ecosystem," said Simone Cavallo, general manager of M-Systems' MNO division. "The ability to watch video content on mobile devices has become a reality with the 3G services of today. Using the abundant, high-density memory provided by the MegaSIM platform to securely store video content, Actimagine enables MNOs to offer better and more attractive services to their subscribers and provide for smarter mobile services." Actimagine smart display software solutions and other mobile service-enhancing applications running on high-density SIM cards powered by M-Systems' MegaSIM platform will be publicly demonstrated for the first time in M-Systems' booth (Hall 2, Booth E38) at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona from Feb. 13-16, 2006. About Actimagine Actimagine conceives, patents and licenses display software solutions for video and vector graphics. These solutions allow displaying video, multimedia interactive contents and user interfaces. Actimagine has patented a strong DRM solution that allows the protection of content stored on memory cards. Actimagine display software can be embedded or used in any product with a color screen, from low to high speed processors, with or without 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. . For instance, Actimagine technologies can be used on devices like mobile phones, MP3 players, toys, set top boxes, TV-sets, home appliances, digital signage Digital signage is a form of out-of-home advertising in which content and messages displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at , kiosks, etc. Actimagine software solutions provide high quality TV-like display with lower CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. requirements and no dedicated multimedia extra chip, thus limiting overheating Overheating An economy that is growing very quickly, with the risk of high inflation. , reducing battery power consumption while lowering hardware costs. Customer references: Nintendo Co., Ltd, Sony Pictures Digital Sony Pictures Digital, first known as Columbia TriStar Interactive, then Sony Pictures Interactive Network (or SPiN), is known as the digital website interactive creator for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) that was established in 1997. , Fisher Price, and Majesco Entertainment Majesco Entertainment is a video game publisher founded in 1986. It first made a name as a reissuer of old titles that had been abandoned by their original publisher. By cutting the prices dramatically and, eventually, arranging the rights to self-manufacture games for both . The headquarters of Actimagine is located in Paris, France. The company has overseas branches in Tokyo and Singapore. More information about Actimagine is available online at www.actimagine.com. About M-Systems M-Systems has been transforming raw flash material into smarter storage solutions since 1989. From embedded flash drives deployed in millions of mobile handsets to U3 USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. smart drives designed for leading global brands, M-Systems creates, develops, manufactures and markets smart personal storage solutions for a myriad of applications targeting high growth markets. M-Systems' product lines include: --M-Drive (formerly DiskOnKey(R)) U3 USB smart drives for personal, portable computing --M-DOC embedded flash drives for mobile handsets and consumer electronics devices --M-SIM MegaSIM(R) series high-density SIM cards and M-SIM M.MAR(R) series SIM cards and highly secure cards (available both from M-Systems and its subsidiary Microelectronica) --M-Card, high-quality memory cards for mobile handsets and digital cameras --M-Trust (formerly Xkey(R)) end-to-end enterprise access, control and management solution for USB flash drives See USB drive. and other removable media In computer storage, removable media refers to storage media which can be removed from its reader device, conferring portability on the data it carries. A removable drive is a reader device for such media. --M-SSD (formerly FFD FFD film-focal distance. 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