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To: john dodson who wrote (34227)	7/9/1998 12:38:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Sony Demonstrates DVD Authoring Technology At International Teleproduction Society Conference; End-to-End DVD Authoring System Provides Quality Images and Easy Operation LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 1998--As the era of DVD begins to take shape, Sony Electronics is demonstrating its DVD Authoring technology, designed to meet the requirements of feature film DVD authoring where demand for exceptional picture quality is high, at the International Teleproduction Society Forum (ITS). The Sony prototype system utilizes Sony's MPEG-2 encoding and unique control algorithms to provide high-quality images and simple, automated operation. To create titles that cover the full range of options allowed in the DVD format, Sony's system includes individual modules which are optimized to work as separate, yet fully integrated, applications. "This prototype DVD authoring system is based on Sony's years of experience developing broadcast equipment technologies," said Andre Floyd, product manager for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company. "The system uses a video encoder with a Sony-designed chip set which has a sophisticated encoding algorithm and enhanced controls, enabling customization and fine tuning to provide the highest quality MPEG-2 video and functionality." Utilizing the Authoring System Supervisor, Sony's system automatically recalculates and manages compression bit rates rather than requiring manual recalculation of bit rates versus the target disc capacity. Sony's prototype system includes sub-picture encoder and decoder cards with its subtitle encoding/menu authoring component to enable real-time output to a video monitor to accurately check menu colors, locations and sizes as they are being created. Once the encoded bit streams for the video, audio and subpicture components of the title are ready, they are multiplexed to create the DVD encoded stream. This DVD encoded stream can be immediately viewed from the local drive, or array, using Sony's unique DVD emulator -- enabling all information and functionality to be checked before stamping the first disc. "With this technology each task of video, audio and subpicture encoding, as well as menu authoring and encoding, can be performed separately, then the results can be integrated together, saving time in the overall authoring process," Floyd said. "By providing an emulator that enables the encoded stream to be accessed from local storage with a modified home DVD player, the Sony system allows for immediate testing of the final product, as it would be viewed at home, without having to spend the time and money to burn a DVD disc." The Sony DVD authoring system being demonstrated at ITS is scaleable so that it can be configured as a basic system using one or two personal computers and build up to a networked, server-based multi-station system. The Broadcast and Professional Company of Sony Electronics is an Emmy award winning, leading U.S. provider of video and audio equipment for the broadcast, production, business, industrial, government, medical, and education markets. Sony offers a wide array of products and systems for image capture, production, and display. Sony also provides specialized equipment and systems for data recording, duplication, electronic photography/publishing, video conferencing, high definition video, interactive and security applications. In the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 1998, Sony Electronics had record sales of $10.5 billion.

To: john dodson who wrote (34227)	7/9/1998 5:30:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

TV/COM selling MMDS boxes in Canada............................... newsalert.com TV/COM Signs With SkyCable to Supply Digital Set-Top Boxes for Manitoba MMDS Network; World's Largest Digital Video MMDS Operator to Expand Network Using TV/COM Technology Business Wire - July 09, 1998 08:17 Jump to first matched term PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 1998--TV/COM International Inc., a subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics and a world leader in supplying open architecture delivery solutions for cable, satellite, PC and terrestrial television networks, today announced that it has signed a contract with SkyCable Inc., of Manitoba, to supply the TVC-3100 QAM set-top box for SkyCable's digital MMDS (Multi-channel, Multi-point Distribution Service) video network. Initial delivery is slated for mid-October of this year. TV/COM is exhibiting at WCA '98 at booth 210. "We at TV/COM are thrilled to have entered the digital MMDS business with such a strong partner like SkyCable," said Mike Altieri, director of sales, TV/COM International. "They are truly pioneers in the digital MMDS industry and one of the few companies successful in demonstrating not only the viability of a digital wireless network, but also the many commercial advantages to the technology."

To: john dodson who wrote (34227)	7/13/1998 1:08:00 PM
From: Urlman	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

john & all, Microchip that is being used for a DVD kiosk PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC'S PSC1000 POWERED SYSTEM TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS Design and Development of Multimedia Computer System for Kiosks SAN DIEGO - June 29, 1998 -- Patriot Scientific Corp. (OTCBB:PTSC) today announced progress on the design and development of a custom based solution using its PSC1000ƒ,› microprocessor for Olea Exhibits, Inc. Patriot earlier announced Olea's initial multi-million dollar order for the company's PSC1000 microprocessor along with design and application development services. The first phase of the three year agreement is for the development and manufacturing of multimedia controllers for DVD (Digital Video Disk) player utilizing the PSC1000 microprocessor which will provide Olea with a quick entry into the market. As per the original schedule, production deliveries for the first 1,100 units are to begin shipping later this summer. As part of Phase II of this agreement, Patriot is additionally designing a mini multimedia computer system, powered by the PSC1000 microprocessor. It is a fully functional mini-computer with numerous multimedia features, will be Javaƒ,› based, and offer Internet enabled capabilities. The Patriot computer system eliminates Olea's need for personal computers using Pentiumƒ,› class processors for its next generation kiosks. The patented-design of the PSC1000 microprocessor makes it extremely well suited for this use. The Patriot mini multimedia computer system is a significantly lower cost alternative to a personal computer for use in interactive kiosks. It offers Olea additional flexibility in its kiosk design because of its reduced size and extensive communication and connectivity options. Per Olea's specifications, Patriot is designing and manufacturing the multimedia computer based on its PSC1000 microprocessor. Patriot will utilize its expertise and experience with communications products to add an additional chipset on the board to provide advanced communications and connectivity features. Patriot will also manage the porting, development and integration of a real-time operating system and custom Java application software. Olea is currently working on projects that will utilize this new advanced design including customized music reproduction kiosks, employee application and screening kiosks, and centralized hotel reservation kiosks. This initial design accommodates Olea's customers' requirement for kiosks that can easily and cost-effectively provide Internet access, connectivity to several peripheral devices including touchscreen displays, CD-ROM players, Digital Video Disk drives, printers and more, all in a small convenient package. "We chose to use the PSC1000 microprocessor in our next generation kiosks primarily because it allows us to reduce the size and the cost of the kiosk, while providing a high-performance platform for our Java applications," said Mark Olea, president of Olea Exhibits Inc. "Our customers are looking for ways to put kiosks in more places and as close to their customers as possible. By developing on the PSC1000 platform rather than the currently standard Intel/Windows NT platform, we can eliminate using a personal computer and drastically reduce the footprint and the cost, while still providing advanced functionality like Internet access," furthered Olea. "The PSC microprocessor provides the ideal platform to develop Olea's new kiosk line. We see many kiosk applications for the computer system and anticipate that the Olea relationship should provide revenues exceeding $10 million over the term of the agreement", said Jim Lunney, president and CEO of Patriot. A kiosk is an interactive, automated information vehicle. The most common kiosk in the market today is the ATM (Automatic Teller Machine). Kiosks are ATM like public access terminals that display or dispense information on everything from bank services, travel information, airline tickets, and health information to kiosks that print grocery coupons at the market. One of the chief advantages of the kiosk is they allow business to reach customers and prospects beyond their conventional venues. According to Frost & Sullivan's strategic research report, U.S. Interactive Kiosk Markets, the 1996 interactive kiosk market reached $369.7 million and is expected to reach $2.94 billion by the year 2003. Frost & Sullivan forecasts that businesses in many vertical markets will utilize kiosks to improve/increase customer satisfaction, provide additional services and to increase efficiency. The industries expected to utilize kiosks include retail, finance, government, tourism, entertainment, health care, transportation and high technology. The PSC1000 microprocessor is ideal for Internet enabled information kiosks, cell phones, video phones, embedded Web servers, set-top boxes and a host of other new Internet appliances. The PSC1000, a 32-bit microprocessor based upon Patriot's patented ShBoomA' technology, is designed to provide economic solutions for the growing number of new Java applications as well as other traditional embedded systems markets. Located in Artesia, Calif., Olea Exhibits produces commercial grade kiosks and interactive pavilions featuring a multitude of applications. For 20 years, Olea has specialized in custom designs engineered to meet unique functional requirements of its clients including Pioneer Electronics, Warner Brothers, Pierre Cardin, Hong Kong Trade Development, Clarion Sales Corp., and others. For more information on Olea, visit the company's Web site at www.olea.com/ Founded in 1987, Patriot Scientific Corporation designs, manufactures and markets: the PSC1000, based on the patented ShBoom technology, a 32-bit microprocessor targeted at Java and Internet appliances as well as the traditional embedded systems markets; high-performance ISDN Basic Rate and Primary Rate products for digital communications; and ground-penetrating radar and ionized gas antenna technologies. For more information on Patriot Scientific Corporation, visit ptsc.com # # # Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the Company's cash flow, market acceptance risks, technical development risks, seasonality and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.