X-Digital Systems Deploys Linux-based DVB-IP Encapsulator Using Digital Media Processor Solution
X-Digital Systems Inc. (XDS), today announced it has deployed a Linux-based DVB-IP Encapsulator (IPE) using the TMS320DM642 digital media processor from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). Leveraging TI’s high-performance, peripheral-rich digital media processor, X-Digital built a media distribution system providing customers with the ability to directly broadcast MPEG content stored on a server into DVB transmission systems currently used in the media broadcast environment.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2005 -- X-Digital Systems Inc. (XDS), a
technology innovation and licensing company focused on broadcast transmission
systems, today announced it has deployed a Linux-based DVB-IP Encapsulator (IPE)
using the TMS320DM642 digital media processor from Texas Instruments
Incorporated (TI). Leveraging TI’s high-performance, peripheral-rich digital
media processor, X-Digital built a media distribution system providing customers
with the ability to directly broadcast MPEG content stored on a server into DVB
transmission systems currently used in the media broadcast
environment.
“Using TI’s DM642 device, we have created a low-cost
solution allowing the distribution of multimedia content over DVB broadcast
networks. Our IPE technology will allow USEN Broadcast to operate their network
more efficiently while giving users added features,” said Ian Lerner, president,
XDS. “We are excited to have deployed this technology into USEN’s system, which
services over 1.3 million home and business subscribers. In early 2006 this
system will be expanded into the mobile networks throughout Japan.”
"We
are pleased that X-Digital has chosen to build its media distribution system for
the Japanese DVB-IP broadcast market utilizing TI’s digital media processors,”
said Charlie Gonsalves, business development manager for the Streaming Media
group, Texas Instruments. “X-Digital has demonstrated a strong commitment to
this market with the development of its Linux-based IPE.”
"The presence
of X-Digital Systems Inc. is imperative to the broadcast and multimedia
marketplace in Japan. Its broad portfolio of high-performance DVB broadcast
systems and its unique customised solutions have changed the entire system
architecture of USEN Corp., in that, it ensures USEN's reliable, efficient
digital broadcast needs. We are extremely proud and excited to represent
X-Digital Systems Inc. in Japan", said Masahiko Shimada, president of MBK
Microtek Inc., a company promoting X-Digital's network solutions to Japanese
market.
About X-Digital Systems
X-Digital Systems Inc. is a
technology development and licensing company with over 10 years of expertise in
the IP networking and data distribution fields. X-Digital has developed and
licensed communications products in the US and Japan. X-Digital provides its
customers complete solutions including back office systems in addition to the
distributed client systems. For more information, please see www.xdigital.com.
About
USEN
USEN Corporation is a leading company providing broadcasting services,
and has expanded into other areas including retail businesses, the karaoke
business, Internet services, and the broadband business. For more information,
visit the USEN Web site http://www.usen.com.
About MBK Microtek Inc.
MBK
Microtek Inc. was established and organized in 1985 as the 100% subsidiary
company of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The Company's mission is to bring value to the
semiconductor/LCD manufacturing industry, as well as to develop an alliance with
leading electronics, IT and solution business segments
worldwide.
X-Digital Systems Inc. Contact:
Ian
Lerner, President
Tel: (858) 452-2010
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