On2 Technologies and Softier Integrate VP6 Codec Into DSP-Based IP-TV Platform

On2 Technologies and Softier Integrate VP6 Codec Into DSP-Based IP-TV Platform System Runs On TI Media DSPs and Linux NEW YORK and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Softier, Inc, provider of software-based IP Set-top boxes, and On2 Technologies, Inc., The Duck Corporation, today announced that they are porting the VP6.2 video compression technology to Softier's MediaLinux OS for IP-TV. This IP Television and IP Set-top box operating system runs natively on the Texas Instruments DM64x family of Media DSPs. MediaLinux enables, on a single DSP, a layered operating environment where digital signal processing executes together with Linux services and applications. The Softier IP Set-top platform is designed to distribute content in homes, hotels, airplanes, cars and other environments where video can be viewed. The system communicates with media servers on the Internet via built-in Ethernet. It also supports Wi-Fi connections to home networking and USB connection to removable storage devices. "We're pleased to offer the VP6.2 choice to customers that prefer On2 algorithms for video content," said Josef Berger, Softier President and CEO. On2's cutting edge VP6.2 codec is used in set-top, PC, satellite system, video conferencing, video surveillance and other applications. "Softier is a global leader in IP-TV and it means a great deal to have the VPx family of codec integrated into their system," said Douglas A. McIntyre, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of On2 Technologies. "This will make the process of using VPx on set-tops much easier for our customers," he added. About On2 Technologies, The Duck Corporation On2 Technologies (AMEX:ONT) is a leading technology firm at the forefront of video compression. The company revolutionized digital media delivery with the creation of its advanced full-motion, full-screen, TrueMotion VP4/VP5/VP6 compression and streaming technologies. On2's TrueMotion codecs are used extensively in the video-on-demand, videoconferencing, Internet media, surveillance, and store-and-play markets. They operate with On2's own TrueCast Server and Player software, as well as third-party player and server products. On2's software is used by such leading companies as Sony, NTT, AOL, BBC, ABC News, Nullsoft, SeaChange International, China Netcom, NHK, and Nanwang Multimedia. The VP6 decoder has an installation base of millions through its inclusion in AOL 9 Media Player, Winamp 5, Viewpoint Media Player, and others. On2 licenses its software for use in set-top boxes, consumer electronics devices and wireless applications and offers high-level video encoding, customized technical support, and consulting/integration services. Located in New York City, the company has an office in Clifton Park, NY, and operations in Cambridge, UK. To contact On2 write to sales@on2.com or visit http://www.on2.com/. About Softier Softier provides cutting-edge DSP systems based on Real Time DSP Software and Linux. Softier closely cooperates with the world's largest DSP chip manufacturer -- Texas Instruments, to provide solutions to companies engaging in the development and manufacturing of Embedded Digital Media Devices.Founded in 2002, Softier is a privately held company based in the Silicon Valley. Softier Inc. conducts core R&D and top level product support through a fully owned subsidiary located in Israel, at the Raanana Industrial Zone (a suburb of Tel Aviv). Softier's multi-talented team brings many years of experience in embedded software, DSPs and Linux programming to the emerging market for real- time rich media Linux solutions. To contact Softier, Inc. visit http://www.softier.com/. Source: On2 Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Tim Reusing, +1-646-292-3533, for On2 Technologies, Inc. Web site: http://www.on2.com/ http://www.softier.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment