StarDSL Licenses On2's VP3 for Japanese Video-on-demand; Full-Screen Video Codec Incorporated into StarDSL's VOD Trial.Business/Hi-Tech Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2001 On2.com Inc. (ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. : ONT ONT Ontario (old acronym - ON is now frequently used) ONT Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (cisco CCNP exam) ONT Optical Network Terminal ONT Ontario Northland Railway ), a leading broadband technology and services company specializing in providing the highest-quality streaming video over the Internet and to consumer electronic devices, announced today that StarDSL is licensing its VP3 codec (1) (enCOder/DECoder) A hardware circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion. When analog signals are entered into a computer, cellphone or other device via a microphone or video source such as VHS tape or analog TV, for use in their video on demand test run. This first-of-its-kind test run will allow StarDSL to prove the viability of VHS-quality, full-screen video on demand in Japan. "We are excited to be working with StarDSL and to be expanding our Asian alliances," said Douglas McIntyre, On2 President and 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. . "We look forward to making full-screen video on demand a reality in Japan." "StarDSL continues to ally itself with the best technology in the business," said Yoichi Akasi, StarDSL Chairman and Founder. "By incorporating the VP3 codec into our system, we guarantee the finest video delivery available on the market today." StarDSL will begin a test service of their patented broadband data delivery platform, Most Efficient Data Delivery System, or MEDDS MEDDS Medical Data Specialist , in Japan mid-month. Simultaneously, StarDSL will develop a set top box that connects PC and TV to enable users to watch broadband video on their TV screen. On2 is able to reach unparalleled levels of quality by combining its proprietary codec, VP3, with its unique remastering process. In order to ensure optimum video delivery, On2's video engineers undergo a detailed process to convert all videos to their original frame rate, correct black, white, and gamma levels, fix stereo imbalances and offer key framing, balancing, masking, and cropping in order to maintain the proper image size and proportions. About On2.com On2.com Inc. (ASE: ONT) is a broadband application service provider offering a suite of products and services, including high-level video encoding, hosting, streaming, interface design, customized technical support, and consulting services. Founded in 1992, the company has consistently been at the forefront of the broadband revolution with the creation of its advanced full-motion, full-screen, TV-quality video compression and streaming technology (TrueMotion(R) VP3). In assisting new and traditional media companies, Internet enterprises and Web site customers to move from a traditional media distribution model to a broadband IP strategy, On2 is enabling the Internet to become a truly viable delivery medium for video, audio, 3D, and other media and data. Headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , with offices in Albany, NY, San Francisco, CA, and London, UK, On2 may be reached at 145 Hudson Street, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10013, telephone 917-237-0500 or info@on2.com. Investor inquiries should be sent to invest@on2.com. More information is available at www.on2.com. About StarDSL K.K. Established in February 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, StarDSL is dedicated to developing its patented technology, Most Efficient Data Delivery System, which integrates every aspect of broadband content, including data delivery, payment systems, customer management, hardware, software and maintenance. StarDSL aims to be the first company to introduce 'real' video-on-demand (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) into the Japanese market. It will offer solutions that enable existing mid-sized dial-up internet service providers to expand their business to DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary providers. StarDSL also plans to expand its business to Asian and European markets by offering MEDDS as a turn-key solution. This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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