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| Press Release 01/09/08 |
| ComVu Speeds Ahead With First Live Video Streaming From WiMAX Enabled Devices
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| New ‘Pro’ version of award-winning PocketCaster software for WiMAX enabled
devices delivers high-quality video and GPS mapping for people on-the-go.
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| CES, Las Vegas, Nev. (Intel Booth #7153)- Jan 09, 2008
-- ComVu Media, Inc., the leading provider of live video streaming
right from your phone, today announced a significant expansion of
its platform by enabling comprehensive support of WiMAX enabled
mobile devices. PocketCaster software is now optimized in a new ‘Pro’
version for devices with built-in WiMAX networking, such as the Ultra
Mobile PCs, and the Linux-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), and
Internet Tablets. |
| PocketCaster Pro can deliver a significant increase
in video quality on Mobile Internet Devices based on Intel Corporation's
upcoming low power platform, codenamed "Menlow". The mobile Internet
capability delivered by WiMAX technology also allows PocketCaster Pro
to exploit its grand-prize winning innovations in location-based services
(LBS) by integrating frame accurate GPS coordinates in the video stream.
This technology allows a broadcaster's location to be tracked in real-time
on an online map. |
| “The convergence of WiMAX networks and powerful mobile
devices with onboard GPS create the perfect storm for leveraging an
expanded PocketCaster Pro platform,” said William Mutual, ComVu CEO.
“We predict that providing a one-button simple way to broadcast high
quality video from a mobile device will change the way people create
and deliver user-generated video on-the-go.” |
| CES attendees visiting Intel Booth #7153 will
be able to see first hand the PocketCaster Pro application streaming
live video over WiMAX to a Web 2.0 portal. Video streams with embedded
GPS location data will be broadcasting live from several WiMAX enabled
devices moving around Las Vegas. Designed as an interactive mashup,
the portal will show each broadcaster’s location as a colored pinpoint
on a map, and then when clicked will launch the corresponding live video stream. |
| How it works |
| Once PocketCaster Pro is installed on a device,
users simply press the “start” button and the device will begin
streaming a video. At the same time, the application will establish
a data connection and stream the video live with embedded GPS data
from the device to a server using WiMAX. From there, the video can
be propagated to a webpage where friends, relatives and fans can
watch what’s being shot and see the location, in real time. |
| Because the video is automatically stored on a
server, a copy of the video is instantly available when the “stop”
button is pressed, and can also be displayed on a global map for
convenient browsing. Defaults can be defined in advance, so that
alerts are sent to friends when a user goes “live”. Every member is
provided a personal webpage to host videos and show locations on a map. |
| How it can be used |
| PocketCaster Pro can be used to share a birthday
party, wedding, or sporting event with people who aren’t able to attend.
A student can broadcast a lecture to a roommate back at the dorm.
A technician might show distant colleagues a broken part or piece of
machinery. A journalist (professional or citizen) can share a breaking
news event, and have a record for later. Security officers and first
responders in the field can provide a clear view of what’s happening to
decision-makers back at the office. |
| Availability |
| PocketCaster Pro is available now through a beta
program and can be accessed by signing up at the Company’s website.
The Web 2.0 mashup features showcased in the demonstration provide
a preview of what will be included in the beta of the PocketCaster
portal, which is targeted for launch in February 2008. |
| About ComVu |
| ComVu is the global provider of DIY mobile
broadcasting solutions, enabling anyone to simply stream live
video from their mobile device to the Internet. Coupled with
today's 3G mobile devices, ComVu provides an end-to-end solution
for live broadcasting of social events, amateur sports, breaking
news and emergencies in the field. The company's PocketCaster
solution is a multiple award recipient, including the grand-prize
winner of the NAVTEQ LBS Global Challenge. PocketCaster is offered
direct to consumers and as an ASP service or licensed solution to
mobile operators, consumer portals, ISPs, enterprises and government
organizations. For more information please visit:
http://www.comvu.com. |
