XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications

Battery-powered, HD/SD encoder and DVB-T/COFDM wireless link in a 12-pound backpack system with up to 3 miles range.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2006

XVD Corporation, the pioneer of XVD™ digital media compression -- the most advanced real-time video compression technology -- has introduced the NewsHoundSM Lightweight Backpack, an advanced technology system that includes a battery-powered Encoder and DVB-T/COFDM Wireless Transmitter System for HD and SD Digital News Gathering (DENG) and other remote camera operations.

Introduced at NAB 2006, with a version already in use by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for its “@Human” hit reality television show, the XVD NewsHound enables news crews to venture up to 3 miles from a DENG truck or other receiver site and stream encoded, real-time 1080i, 720p, 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) content captured by any High-Definition or Standard-Definition television camera. The NewsHound features an HD-SDI input, and both Ethernet and ASI outputs.

Solves the breaking news “can’t get there” problem.

Weighing only 12 pounds including Encoder, Transmitter/Antenna, and Rapid-Recharge Battery, the XVD NewsHound makes the “go anywhere” news gathering concept an immediate practical reality, greatly expanding the remote news gathering capability and range for DENG crews. Whether on foot, bicycle, scooter, taxi, watercraft, or aircraft, a single operator can now reach breaking news previously unreachable by large news trucks. The system also provides a capability to record up to 1.5 hours of HD or 6 hours of SD and playback as needed to the DVB-T/COFDM receiver site. The NewsHound’s ergonomic design counterbalances camera weight, and greatly improves operator comfort even after hours of use.

Helping to make trend-setting “reality TV” a hit.

NHK’s popular “@Human” live infotainment program has become a hit in Japan and uses a range of IT and digital video technologies, including a version of the XVD NewsHound, to enable viewers, celebrities and guests to submit content and live “reports” from remote locations, using consumer-grade DV cameras and public networks, including wireless LANs.

The “@Human Backpack” uses the advanced technology XVD-TX100 encoder; SD content is encoded real-time into XVD format at 700-800kbps, and the unit’s Ethernet (IP) output passes encoded data to its wireless LAN transmitter.

About XVD Corporation

XVD Corporation is the pioneer of XVD™ advanced real-time video compression technology. This patented technology is utilized in software and hardware solutions to produce the highest quality video possible in real-time for any given bit rate or bandwidth availability. Applications include professional broadcasting, video conferencing, homeland and public security, video surveillance, SDTV and HDTV streaming, highly mobile applications, content distribution, digital signage, and many more enterprise applications.

Leveraging over 10 years of international research and development, XVD Corporation is launching a new class of real-time hardware products and solutions. The company is working with select OEM's and technology partners to incorporate their advanced codec solutions into a range of exciting new products and services for capturing, compressing, storing, distributing and viewing digital content.

XVD Corporation (http://www.xvdcorp.com) has offices at San Jose, California and Kenvil, New Jersey, with international representatives in Japan, China and Korea.

See the XVD NewsHound in operation

To schedule an XVD NewsHound demonstration, or for more information, contact XVD Corporation, TEL: +1 408-325-8800 or EMAIL: info @ xvdcorp.com.

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