Software (Media Players, Middleware, Browsers, Stacks, …) News

MPEG LA Announces Call for Patents Essential to Multiview Video Codec (MVC)
Jan 12, 2011 – MPEG LA has announced a call for patents essential to the Multiview Video Codec (MVC) standard used to deliver 3D video images. MVC is currently used for storage and playback of 3D video content on Blu-ray Disc™ devices and optical discs.
News categories: MPEG LA, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Metaverse

The time for 3D is here and now
Jan 11, 2011 – 2010 has proved the year of 3D, as eight out of the top 20 highest revenue making films at the box office had a 3D version compared to only 3 films in 2009. According to PwC, by 2015 over 15 per cent of all films will be produced in 3D.
News categories: PwC, Blu-ray, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

3D-Enabled Handheld Game Consoles to Surpass 11 Million Units in 2014
Jan 10, 2011 – Nintendo plans to release its first 3D-enabled handheld game console, dubbed the 3DS, in the first half of 2011. In-Stat says that this will be the beginning of what will lead to over 11 million unit shipments of 3D-enabled handheld game consoles by 2014.
News categories: In-Stat, Gaming, Market Research, Metaverse, Mobile

Syabas and Miniweb Deliver Connected TV Functionality to Popbox Devices
Jan 9, 2011 – Syabas has announced the integration of Miniweb's connected TV platform into Syabas's new generation of Popbox and Popcorn Hour set top boxes (STB). The integration adds internet video search and personalization features to the STBs.
News categories: Syabas, Miniweb, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Ocean Blue and STMicroelectronics showcase Talking TV Technology at CES 2011
Jan 7, 2011 – Ocean Blue Software and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) showcased Talking TV technology, the world's first assistive technology for Digital TV devices, at CES this week.
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, STMicroelectronics, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

CyberLink to integrate SENSIO® Hi-Fi 3D technology into media player software for PC market
Jan 7, 2011 – SENSIO Technologies (TSX.V: SIO) and CyberLink (5203.TW) have announced an agreement through which SENSIO's 3D decoding technology will be integrated into the Cyberlink PowerDVD media player software for retail sale and in custom versions for the OEM market.
News categories: SENSIO, CyberLink, Media Player, Metaverse, Streaming

ACCESS DTV Browser and DLNA Solutions to Support Electra Entertainment's Hybrid DVB/IP Connected TV
Jan 7, 2011 – ACCESS CO. (TOKYO: 4813) has signed a software license agreement with Electra Entertainment. The agreement brings ACCESS' NetFront™ Browser for TV and NetFront™ Living Connect to Electra's Trove™ hybrid DVB/IP connected TV software platform.
News categories: ACCESS CO, Electra Entertainment, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

Panasonic and Verizon Demonstrate Full HD 3D Video Over Verizon's FiOS All-Fiber-Optic Network
Jan 7, 2011 – Full-resolution HD 3D transmission via a premium TV service provider became a reality at this year's CES. Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Panasonic (NYSE:PC; Tokyo:6752) are streaming Full HD 3D via Verizon's 100% fiber-optic FiOS TV service.
News categories: Verizon, Panasonic, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Fibre, IPTV, Metaverse

Orb Networks Announces New Internet TV Software for Blu-Ray and PS3 Players at CES Show
Jan 7, 2011 – At CES, Orb Networks announced new software for Blu-ray and PlayStation 3 players that allows consumers to watch thousands of online TV shows from Hulu, HuluPlus, Comedy Central and more on their home TV.
News categories: Orb Networks, Apps, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Streaming