Wireless 11a+g MPEG-4 / wmv9 Streaming set-top box

SetaBox Technology and SparkLAN enter into Strategic Partnership to energize the Wireless Streaming Cebit Hannover 2004, from March 18-24 -- STC and SparkLAN are demonstrating wireless 11a+g streaming MPEG-4 / wmv9 set-top box at the Cebit Hannover, 2004. Booth no.: Hall 14, F28

(PRWEB) March 11, 2004 -- SparkLAN Co. -- Sales and provider of wireless modules, announces that STC (SetaBox Technology Co., Ltd) has chosen SparkLANs 11a+g wireless module in its broadband streaming set top box (STB). This STB enables VOD (Video On Demand) / multicasting content from IP broadband network seamlessly go everywhere at home.

STC is providing its leading MPEG-4 streaming STB - MSD-480 series, to telco and MSO for high quality video entertainment services. MSD-480 is the professional STB that can provide full D1 TV display, near DVD quality, and also friendly playback, including Pause, Slow Motion, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Seek capability. MSD-480 can interoperate with ISMA compliant VOD server and is also offering the WindowsR Media 9 Series (wmv9) streaming supports now. MSD-480 can also act as Media Adapter to display still image and play video, audio contents stored in PC.

"Integrated SparkLAN 11a+g module with MSD-480 STB, home users do not need to employ physical cables for each room and still can enjoy the high quality VOD / multicasting services through MSD-480. It is convenient and more reliable to use 11a+g. Residential Broadband Multimedia is realized by the combination of these two solutions! ", said by Jack Chen, the CEO of STC.

"SparkLAN markets and sells its products through distributors to network of resellers, retail and e-commerce channels around the globe. We performed quite well in the Europe market last year. SparkLAN is focusing on expanding the range of WLAN application for enterprise and residential wireless networking to deliver more value to our customers in Europe. " said by Mike Chen, CEO of SparkLAN.

About SetaBox Technology Co. Ltd (STC)
STC is specialized in developing and designing advanced media streaming products and providing totally integrated solutions for its customers. STC has put together an experienced R&D team, which includes several PhDs and Masters. Elite staff coming from NTU's Communication & Multimedia Laboratory, (www.cmlab.csie.ntu.edu.tw), reinforces STC's technologies in every aspect, including: Codecs (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, wmv9, H.264 (AVC), wma, MP3, AAC), streams and protocols (Transport Stream, Program Stream, RTP, RTSP), and hardware design (decoder card, set-top box, residential gateway, media adapter). For more detailed information please visit: http://www.setabox.com

About SparkLAN
Founded in 1999 by a group of experienced IT networks engineers and management professionals, SparkLAN Communications is a member of Taiwan Gemtek Group, the world leader in WLAN OEM/ODM and the main supplier of the other major WLAN vendors. Our company core is based on the developments of Brand Name Sales Channel, Wireless Multimedia Product and Wireless Networking Software.

SparkLAN markets and sells its products in North America, Europe, China and the Asia/Pacific region through distributors, including SI, VAR and ISP to a global network of resellers, retail and e-commerce channels.
SparkLAN offers a full spectrum of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11a+g, Ethernet, phone line and power line products through a complete line of AP/Routers, Network Adapters, Outdoor AP/ Routers, Modules, gateways, PoE Switch hubs and indoor/outdoor antennas. Our products offer strong security and privacy options to protect home and business customers.

SparkLAN is committed to providing devices that solve issues and are expandable for growing networks. SparkLAN broadband solutions are defined as Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Maintain and Fast-Return-On-Investment from home to corporation LANs. Price wise, SparkLAN devices are at an affordable price which fits all IT demanding budgets. At SparkLAN -- connections are made easy.