Taipei, Taiwan----April 4, 2006----CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, released details of it cooperation with Sony Corporation featuring a software solution that enables the playback of high-definition TV content (one time recording) on selected Sony VAIO notebooks in Japan.
This software application, based on the Digital Transmission of Content Protection over Internet Protocol (DTCP-IP) standard, has been incorporated into Sony VAIO notebooks featuring the VAIO Media entertainment software, allowing users to access Japan's ISDB-T digital television programs across their home network. In addition, the same functionality can also be enabled on a Sony VAIO desktop with an HDCP display.
CyberLink's DTCP-IP solution conforms to Japanese regulations for the distribution of digital television, as defined by the Japanese Association for Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB). According to these regulations, the sharing of content within the home is permitted, whereas the unfettered distribution of protected content to third parties outside the home is prohibited.
"CyberLink has long been a leader in the world of DVD playback on the PC," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. "But we have now extended our capabilities to become an enabler of premium HDTV content within the digital home."
About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp. is the maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD,
PowerDirector,
PowerCinema,
and DVD
Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality,
competitive products that add value to OEM customers and end-users alike.
Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive manufacturers,
graphics card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink's digital
multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing videos, authoring
DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink's digital entertainment
products include playback solutions for accessing and enjoying media within
the digital home, including instant-on applications for Linux and Windows
XP Embedded platforms. CyberLink is also developing products for handheld
platforms and streaming media content. CyberLink's training solutions provide
tools for creating training content, managing employee performance, and delivering
online training programs. CyberLink listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW)
in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year results ever since. CyberLink
has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific including Japan,
with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei. For more information, please
visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or
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