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Anyone have comments on this one? April 28, 1997 Breakthrough Signal Processing Technology Delivers Two-Way Broadcast-Quality Video to the Desktop Using Existing Telephone Wiring Revolutionary Technology Delivers High Bandwidth to the Desktop For Simultaneous Video and Data Communications CHANTILLY, Va., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Objective Communications, Inc., has unveiled a patented signal processing technology for distributing broadcast quality, bi-directional video communications capabilities to the desktop. The technology, called VidModem, is the first to provide simultaneous, two-way, video, CD quality stereo audio, and high-speed data communications over the single unshielded twisted pair telephony wiring already in the enterprise. VidModem incorporates an analog FM signal processor invented by Dr. John Gerig and Objective's founder and president, Steven Rogers, whose development work on VidModem has earned him his sixth patent. The VidModem technology fulfills a long sought goal in the telecommunications industry: finding a cost-effective method of delivering two-way broadcast-quality video and CD- quality stereo audio to the desktop without having to rewire the building or interfere with the local area network. "All other video communications vendors are attempting to move large packets of video and data along computer networks or trying to make use of a so-called 'unused' pair required for future LAN use," said Rogers. "That approach either slows your network to a crawl or, at the very least, forces you to rewire. Our goal was to create a technology that takes advantage of an under-utilized network already in place: the twisted pair wire that uses the telephone." VidModem distributes broadcast quality video from COAX, DSS or other satellite connections and video conferencing capability via ISDN or ATM, to the desktop or to conference rooms. All of these signals are transmitted bi- directionally throughout the organization using the existing telephone wire -- the same wire pair that connects to the telephone. "It's clear that once tools such as the VidModem are widely deployed, visual collaboration will be enhanced and business practices can be streamlined," stated Christine Perey, a prominent video analyst and a contributing editor of Desktop Video Communications (DVC) magazine. "In the 21st Century, technology like this will be common place. Colleagues will casually recall the days when they negotiated terms and built alliances with those they could only hear on their telephones." Using the existing telephony wiring, VidModem allows users to simultaneously: * Receive television network broadcasts at the desktop * Access and retrieve stored video materials for training, presentations, etc. * Conduct two-way, multi-party broadcast-quality video conferencing * Make and receive telephone calls * Access, share and edit data files "Most MIS managers are reluctant to allocate part of their local area network bandwidth to video images, because of the potential bottlenecks," said Bettina Tratz-Ryan, a video market analyst with Frost & Sullivan. "VidModem is unique in its ability to deliver full motion, high-quality images without having to dip into the LAN. It is an impressive technical achievement that the same two wires from the telephone are also delivering video of this quality." Objective currently has demonstration system installations at the offices of major long distance carriers, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, integration and sales companies, Bell Operating Companies and the Federal Government. "The VidModem technology has been thoroughly tested in our labs. As the only viable solution for in-building distribution of integrated video, audio and data communications over a single pair, it is a natural extension of the ATM wide area video capability," said Charles P. Johnson, Chairman and CEO, General DataComm, a leading ATM switch manufacturer. VidModem is fully compatible with all digital and analog business telephone systems. Availability A system based on the VidModem technology, including proprietary modems and a broadband switch, will be ready for commercial shipment in the fourth quarter of 1997. The system will deliver broadcast quality video normally associated with high end satellite video systems for a price-per-desktop closer to lower-end ISDN-based video systems. About Objective Communications Objective Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures some of the world's most advanced video communications products. The revolutionary VidModem technology from Objective provides the first cost-effective, high- quality, full-motion video communications system bringing full bandwidth to the desktop for simultaneous video broadcasting, video access, storage and retrieval activities, multi-party video conferencing and high-speed data capabilities. Objective has received domestic and international patents, and has numerous applications pending. The company has formed strong strategic relationships with companies worldwide involved in telecommunications equipment manufacturing, local exchange services, and interexchange services, integration and sales. All Objective products are built and conform to accepted International Telecommunications Union (ITU) interoperability standards. For more information, phone 1-800-403-2787 or visit www.objectivecom.com. /CONTACT: Liz Youngs, marketing director of Objective Communications, 703-227-3061, or lyoungs@objectivecom.com/ | ||||||||||||||
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