C-Cube Enables MPEG-2 Recordingand Timeshifting in
Microsoft Windows CE-Based Devices
June 7, 1999 08:32 AM
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999--C-Cube Microsystems CUBE today
announced that its industry-leading consumer MPEG-2 CODEC (encoder/decoder)
now supports the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. C-Cube is providing this
support to manufacturers by offering MPEG-2 encode and decode drivers for
Windows CE as well as sample applications for capture, playback and timeshifting.
Using the newly available drivers and applications in conjunction with C-Cube's
DVxplore(TM) single-chip CODEC, manufacturers can enable DVD-quality video
recording as well as timeshifting in Windows CE-based home entertainment devices
including set-top boxes and digital video recorders.
"C-Cube is providing core digital video technology for Windows CE Consumer and
PC OEMs who are entering the market for MPEG-2 record and playback devices,"
said Fermi Wang, general manager of C-Cube's PC/CODEC Division. "With our
CODEC, OEMs gain easy access to the industry's highest encoding quality as well
as the unique capability of simultaneous record and playback for timeshifting."
"The ability to record and timeshift live broadcasts on the Windows CE platform is
an exciting proposition for consumers," said Tony Barbagallo, group product
manager, Windows CE at Microsoft Corp. "These drivers and applications offered by
C-Cube will help developers create new products for the platform, further
establishing Windows CE as a leading operating system for intelligent appliances."
Demonstrations of broadcast recording and timeshifting on Windows CE using
DVxplore will be held for the first time at the Microsoft Windows CE Developers
Conference, June 6-9 in Denver Colorado.
Availability
The new drivers and sample applications are scheduled to be available from C-Cube
to developers for Windows CE and DVxplore in Q3, 1999.
About DVxplore
DVxplore is the first, and only available single-chip MPEG-2 and DV CODEC
(encoder/decoder) to allow DVD-quality (MPEG-2 and DV) video recording and
playback at consumer price points. With the DVxplore chip, manufacturers can
incorporate sophisticated digital video recording and timeshifting features into
consumer products.
Manufacturers can use DVxplore's encode capability to include recording via
electronic programming guides (EPGs). The decode capability can be used for
playback of rich, DVD-quality video of live or recorded material. Timeshifting
capabilities including pause, fast forward, rewind and instant replay are enabled by
the CODEC's capability for simultaneous record and playback of MPEG-2 video
streams.
About C-Cube Microsystems
C-Cube Microsystems Inc. is an industry leader in the development and delivery of
highly integrated digital video silicon solutions that address the consumer
electronics, communications and convergence markets. C-Cube is headquartered in
Milpitas, California with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Its stock is
traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CUBE. C-Cube can be reached at
408/490-8000 or on the World Wide Web at c-cube.com.
C-Cube and the C-Cube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of C-Cube
Microsystems Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of
their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve risk and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in such
statements as a result of delays in the development of new applications, unforseen
technological problems, lack of consumer acceptance of new or existing products,
and general economic and market conditions, in addition to the risk factors
described in C-Cube's Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and other reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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