Nokia Licenses Hybrid's OpenGL ES 3D Graphics Implementation

Hybrid Graphics www.hybrid.fi has become the chief supplier of software 3D technology for Nokias mobile phones -- with the news that Nokia has licensed Hybrid's OpenGL® ES 3D graphics implementation as the baseline 3D technology for Nokia's Series 40, 60, 80 and 90 platforms.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2004 -- Hybrid's OpenGL ES technology will also power Nokia's M3G (JSR 184) implementation, bringing high-quality 3D graphics to Nokias Java games and applications.

Ultimately, Hybrid's 3D technology licensees now command over half of the total mobile phone market.

Hybrid continues to work to ensure compatibility of different OpenGL ES and JSR 184 implementations through partnerships with leading mobile content tool and engine vendors. This, combined with strict adherence to current standards and officially conformant implementations, ensures that Hybrids technology works with any game engine and all content from all vendors.

The end result is that Hybrids customers are not tied to using Java content from the same vendor that developed their M3G implementation, and they can be assured that their system will run content from a wide variety of other vendors following the same, official standard implementation guidelines.

As you may know, both Hybrid Graphics and Nokia are Promoter" level Members of the Khronos Group, a 70+ member open standards body that has created open standards for bringing high-quality graphics and multimedia content on mobile and embedded platforms. These include OpenGL ES for embedded 3D graphics, OpenVG for accelerated 2D vector graphics, OpenMAX for making media libraries and video codecs portable across multiple accelerators and operating systems, and OpenML for authoring multimedia content. Hybrid and Nokia and all the other member of the Khronos group understand that the functionality and openness of the standards ensure that the market will benefit from compatible technology and content from a limitless amount of vendors and developers. www.khronos.org

The official press release below announcing the deal between Nokia and Hybrid can be found at Hybrids website.

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Mr. Panu Wiska

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Hybrid Graphics licenses 3D technology to Nokia

Helsinki 30 November 2004

Hybrid Graphics, the leading provider of mobile 3D graphics technology has agreed with Nokia about licensing 3D graphics technology. Hybrid's OpenGL® ES, Java M3G and SVG solutions are already licensed by major mobile manufacturers for mobile games and navigation applications.

"Nokia drives the consumer market for mobile phones, and we are glad to see them adopting a strong position in the emerging 3D graphics content for mobile phones," says Mikael Honkavaara, CEO of Hybrid Graphics. "Tested and robust graphics solutions are crucial in forming a rich mobile entertainment market."

"We see a growing demand for a richer, 3D-enabled multimedia functionality in our product range," says Petri Haavisto, VP, Mobile Computing Platform, Nokia. "Hybrid is a recognized expert in the field of mobile graphics technology, and was a good candidate for our needs."

Hybrid has an extensive content partnership network, enabling leading mobile game and engine vendors target OpenGL® ES-equipped handsets immediately. Hybrid's technology offering covers the full spectrum from mass-market mobile phones to upcoming high-end hardware accelerated devices. Hybrid is a Promoter level member of the Khronos Group, the standards organization behind the OpenGL® ES 3D standard.

Hybrid Graphics

Hybrid Graphics Ltd. is a leading developer of graphics technology solutions for mobile devices. Founded in 1994, Hybrid has a decade of experience in developing 3D technology for various platforms. The company has a strategic distribution partnership with Criterion Software, the leading 3D middleware vendor.

Hybrid has shipped several embedded 3D graphics solutions that have been deployed in mass-market consumer devices. Among Hybrid's customers and partners are also Ericsson Mobile Platforms, Fathammer, Futuremark, Intel and Sony Online Entertainment.

Hybrid is located in Helsinki, Finland. For more information see www.hybrid.fi

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