Here's one link:


http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.asp?Feed=RTR&Date=20030113&ID=2227822&Sy...

Thanks Gil-Sounds like a killer app to me.

MSNBC Breaking News-AOL Time Warner says Steve Case will step down as chairman of the company following the shareholders' meeting in May

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OT-MSNBC Breaking News-AOL Time Warner says Steve Case will step down as chairman of the company following the shareholders' meeting in May

D.inkie-Thanks for your report. It is much appreciated.

Redwing

The more I read, it seems like the Equator BSP-15 could be turning into a standard among the big boys. It seems that it's possible that the BSP-15 is what the growing demand is for, among other things. It could be possible that we are working with this tech company, and whomever they work with could be a potential for us. Just thinking outloud.

e.Digital To Use Equator Technologies' BSP-15 Video-Centric SOC Chip
to Meet Growing Demand from OEM Customers and Licensees

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By: D.inkie
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Hi

Sunpoop and I talked to RP and FF for over an hour and got some insights into how EDIG is doing. Its late and Im hittin the hay.

Will report by Sunday. Headed outa here in the morning.

This 1/8/03 PR may be more important than we think.

e.Digital Corp. Announces New OEM Solution for Multi-Codec High
Definition Video Devices
Wednesday January 8, 9:19 am ET
e.Digital To Use Equator Technologies' BSP-15 Video-Centric SOC Chip
to Meet Growing Demand from OEM Customers and Licensees

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003-- e.Digital Corp. (OTC:EDIG -
News) today announced a next generation, multi-codec, high
definition, customizable video solution for OEM-branded home
entertainment products.

The solution incorporates Equator Technologies' BSP-15 video centric
system-on-a-chip video processor with e.Digital's technology, design
and user interface. Products incorporating the e.Digital video
solution will feature the ability to play DivX, MPEG-4 video,
Microsoft's Windows Media Video, and/or traditional DVD formats, and
will play motion pictures from a DVD or built-in hard drive.

"This video platform has the potential to be the core of the next
generation of home entertainment products with a flexibility and
affordability not previously available," said Atul Anandpura, vice
president of research and development for e.Digital. "Equator's
proprietary video processing chipset and our technology and
engineering expertise are being combined to address the emerging OEM
market for new home video products handling multiple codecs and
featuring high definition capabilities. Our new, customizable
solution is already attracting OEMs who have scheduled private
demonstrations at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas this week."

About e.Digital

e.Digital Corp. designs, licenses, brands, manufactures and sells
digital audio products and technologies. The company's trademarked
digital audio players include the MXP(TM) 100, Treo(TM) portable
digital jukebox line, Silhouette(TM) ultra-slim MP3-CD player, and
Odyssey(TM) line of flash- and hard disk drive-based players.
e.Digital launched WeDigMusic.com to complement its digital audio
players by providing consumers with a one-stop-shop for streaming and
downloading music from thousands of artists on the Web. The company
also offers an engineering partnership for the world's leading
electronics companies to link portable digital devices to PCs and the
Internet. e.Digital develops and markets to consumer electronics
manufacturers complete end-to-end solutions for delivery and
management of open and secure digital media with a focus on music,
voice and video players/recorders, and automotive infotainment and
telematics systems. Other applications for e.Digital's technology
include portable digital music players and voice recorders; desktop,
laptop and handheld computers; PC peripherals; cellular phone
peripherals; e-books; video games; digital cameras; and digital video
recorders. Engineering services range from the licensing of
e.Digital's patented MicroOS(TM) file management system to custom
software and hardware development, industrial design, and
manufacturing services. For more information on the company, please
visit www.edigital.com. To shop at the e.Digital online store, please
visit www.edigital-store.com.

Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
of 1995: All statements made in this document, other than statements
of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs,
assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the businesses of the
Company and the industries and markets in which the company operates.
Those statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
risks, uncertainties and assumptions that will be difficult to
predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially
from what is expressed or implied by those forward-looking
statements. Factors that may affect the Company's businesses,
financial condition and operating results include future products and
results, technological shifts, potential technical difficulties that
could delay new products and services, competition, pricing
pressures, the uncertainty of market acceptance of new products and
services by OEM's and end-user customers, effects of changes in the
economy, consumer spending, the ability of the Company to maintain
relationships with strategic partners and suppliers, the ability of
the Company to timely and successfully develop, maintain and protect
its technology and product and service offerings and execute
operationally, the ability of the company to attract corporate
financing and the ability of the Company to attract and retain
qualified personnel. These factors may also include, but are not
limited to, general market conditions, the Company's ability to
develop new products to meet market demand, the Company's ability to
maintain cost controls, the mix of products and services the
Company's customers require and the effects of natural disasters,
international conflicts and other events beyond the Company's
control. More information about potential factors that could affect
the Company can be found in its most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and
other reports and statements filed by e.Digital with the Securities
and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). e.Digital disclaims any intent or
obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as
otherwise specifically stated by it.

Editors Note: e.Digital is a trademark of e.Digital Corporation. All
other company, product, and service names are the property of their
respective owners. Equator is a trademark of Equator Technologies,
Inc. DivX is a trademark or registered trademark of DivXNetworks,
Inc. Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All
other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

Here are the specs of the Equator Technologies BSP-15 that e.Digital will incorporate:

http://www.equator.com/products/library/BSP-15ProductBrief.pdf

I agree Redwing, and tell them your name is Gates or Dell.
That just might work.

Interesting read on Telematics and Equator involvement.
See page 10-12 on Equator Technologies(I think it's page 10 on Adobe, but page 12 on the actual document)

http://www.eyeforauto.com/telematicsupdate/telematics16.pdf

Equator Technologies-Probably worth a re-read on the specifics:

Equator Technologies Demonstrates BSP™-15 Video Processing Capabilities at Broadband Plus 2002

Company Showcases OEM-Ready Technology at CableLabs® Prestigious CableNET® Pavilion

Campbell, Calif. (November 20, 2002) - Equator Technologies, Inc., a provider of high-performance, programmable and power-efficient system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors for video streaming and image processing applications, announced today that the company will demonstrate the video processing performance of its MAP Series of processors, in particular its BSP™-15 processor, at CableLabs' CableNET Pavilion at Broadband Plus 2002 in Anaheim, Calif. next month.

The company will demonstrate three distinct consumer technology applications that utilize its BSP chip family, including:

Microsoft® Windows Media 9 Series
Leading the way in adapting to the latest and most advanced compression algorithms, Equator's flagship BSP-15 processor is the first embedded processor to decode high-definition Windows Media 9 Series audio and video in real-time.
Video-centric devices utilizing low bit-rate codecs like Windows Media 9 Series can enable a number of new consumer applications, including streaming high-quality video content without being constrained by "last mile" infrastructure, and allowing more content to be delivered per channel (versus using MPEG-2 with the comparable bandwidth). Powered by the BSP processor, Equator's Tetra™ Platform enables video-centric device manufacturers to take advantage of advanced, low bit-rate decoders without sacrificing the price/performance or small footprint that is appropriate for their markets.
Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform
The Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform provides a hardware and software design reference for an IP-based Video-on-Demand set-top box. Based on Equator's BSP processor, this small form-factor, high-performance, programmable platform delivers an unbeatable set of features at a much lower price than systems built with fixed-function ASICs and ASSPs. The Equator VOD Platform is codec independent, with the ability to utilize MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and other proprietary, low bit-rate codecs.
The Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform shortens the time to deployment by providing a complete hardware and software reference design for a low bit-rate VOD application with Internet access and EPG capabilities. The Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform application breaks the one-megabit barrier for near-DVD quality video. It can achieve video quality comparable to MPEG-2 at a more than 75% reduction in bandwidth.
Embedded Home Videoconferencing
The Equator Home Video Conferencing Reference Design provides a complete hardware and software solution to integrate IP-based video-conferencing functionality into video-centric consumer devices. This reference design is based on Equator's BSP SoC processor, Tetra Hardware Platform and a new "personality" module built specifically for media and communications applications. The platform incorporates industry-leading IP-based video conferencing software to deliver the most powerful and flexible VLIW digital media processing technology in conjunction with best-of-breed video conferencing functionality that includes high-quality audio and echo cancellation, PBX capabilities and Quality of Service software.
Equator's Video Conferencing Reference Platform includes all the tools necessary for customers to evaluate, design, test, develop and integrate VC functionality into their video-centric consumer products, including STBs and PVRs. This optimized, programmable, end-to-end solution allows for a faster time-to-market, a more flexible implementation and an easier upgrade cycle than in-house developed solutions that utilize application-specific circuitry.

Equator is one of more than 50 companies selected to participate in the CableNET booth, located in Hall C of the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Broadband Plus 2002 will take place December 4 - 6, 2002. For additional information on the event, please visit www.broadbandplus.org.


About Equator Technologies Inc.:
Equator Technologies is a leading provider of high-performance, programmable, power-efficient system-on-a-chip processors designed for video streaming and image processing applications across a wide range of consumer and enterprise end markets. Equator offers the BSP family of Broadband Signal Processor chips, the iMMediaTools® software development toolkit, media libraries, and reference platforms for development and deployment of video streaming and video processing systems. With more than 150 customers worldwide, Equator provides solutions to the digital media, digital video communications, video security and surveillance, digital imaging, and automotive video markets. Based on a high-performance VLIW core and optimized for video processing, the BSP-15 family of chips delivers up to 50 GOPS of video processing power. Utilizing Equator's optimizing compiler technology; BSP-15 chips are 100 percent programmable in C/C++, enabling rapid deployment and field upgradeability of new applications and devices. A software programmable BSP-15 chip can replace multiple fixed-function ASICs, thereby reducing both complexity and cost of system designs. Winner of the Fabless Semiconductor Association's "2001 Best Financial Performer - Private Company" award and selected by Cahners Research as the top private company of the 30 best small electronics companies, Equator is a recognized leader in video processing solutions. Founded in 1996, Equator is a privately held company headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices worldwide. More information about Equator is available at www.equator.com.

The following are trademarks of Equator Technologies, Inc., and may be used to identify Equator products only: Equator, the Equator logo, Equator Around, the Equator Around logo, MAP, MAP1000, MAP1000A, MAP-CA, MAP Series, BSP, FIRtree, DataStreamer, DS, iMMediaC, iMMediaTools, iMMediaToolsLite, Media Intrinsics, VersaPort, SofTV, StingRay, Dolphin, and Tetra. Other product and company names contained herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

The following are registered trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories Incorporated: CableLabs and CableNET.


http://www.equator.com/press/articleInt_t.php?id=259

Dr Hunt-Thanks for your report and honesty on the show. It sounds like you are not the least bit concerned about e.Digital. That is good to hear. Thanks again and good luck.

Sent-Hopefully RP and FF are busy in OEM booths making deals. That's the important thing. When that gets done, the player will sell itself. Good Luck.

More on Equator Technologies:

http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?symbols=BWIRE:100&story=29942929


CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2002--

Company Showcases OEM-Ready Technology
at CableLabs Prestigious CableNET Pavilion

Equator Technologies, Inc., a provider of high-performance,
programmable and power-efficient system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors for
video streaming and image processing applications, announced today
that the company will demonstrate the video processing performance of
its MAP Series of processors, in particular its BSP(TM)-15 processor,
at CableLabs' CableNET Pavilion at Broadband Plus 2002 in Anaheim,
Calif. next month.
The company will demonstrate three distinct consumer technology
applications that utilize its BSP chip family, including:

-- Microsoft(R) Windows Media 9 Series
Leading the way in adapting to the latest and most advanced
compression algorithms, Equator's flagship BSP-15 processor is
the first embedded processor to decode high-definition Windows
Media 9 Series audio and video in real-time.

Video-centric devices utilizing low bit-rate codecs like
Windows Media 9 Series can enable a number of new consumer
applications, including streaming high-quality video content
without being constrained by "last mile" infrastructure, and
allowing more content to be delivered per channel (versus
using MPEG-2 with the comparable bandwidth). Powered by the
BSP processor, Equator's Tetra(TM) Platform enables
video-centric device manufacturers to take advantage of
advanced, low bit-rate decoders without sacrificing the
price/performance or small footprint that is appropriate for
their markets.

-- Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform

The Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform provides a
hardware and software design reference for an IP-based
Video-on-Demand set-top box. Based on Equator's BSP processor,
this small form-factor, high-performance, programmable
platform delivers an unbeatable set of features at a much
lower price than systems built with fixed-function ASICs and
ASSPs. The Equator VOD Platform is codec independent, with the
ability to utilize MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and other proprietary, low
bit-rate codecs.

The Equator Broadband VOD Reference Platform shortens the time
to deployment by providing a complete hardware and software
reference design for a low bit-rate VOD application with
Internet access and EPG capabilities. The Equator Broadband
VOD Reference Platform application breaks the one-megabit
barrier for near-DVD quality video. It can achieve video
quality comparable to MPEG-2 at a more than 75% reduction in
bandwidth.

-- Embedded Home Videoconferencing

The Equator Home Video Conferencing Reference Design provides
a complete hardware and software solution to integrate
IP-based video-conferencing functionality into video-centric
consumer devices. This reference design is based on Equator's
BSP SoC processor, Tetra Hardware Platform and a new
"personality" module built specifically for media and
communications applications. The platform incorporates
industry-leading IP-based video conferencing software to
deliver the most powerful and flexible VLIW digital media
processing technology in conjunction with best-of-breed video
conferencing functionality that includes high-quality audio
and echo cancellation, PBX capabilities and Quality of Service
software.

Equator's Video Conferencing Reference Platform includes all
the tools necessary for customers to evaluate, design, test,
develop and integrate VC functionality into their
video-centric consumer products, including STBs and PVRs. This
optimized, programmable, end-to-end solution allows for a
faster time-to-market, a more flexible implementation and an
easier upgrade cycle than in-house developed solutions that
utilize application-specific circuitry.

Equator is one of more than 50 companies selected to participate
in the CableNET booth, located in Hall C of the Anaheim Convention
Center in Anaheim, Calif. Broadband Plus 2002 will take place December
4 - 6, 2002. For additional information on the event, please visit
www.broadbandplus.org.

About Equator Technologies Inc.:

Equator Technologies is a leading provider of high-performance,
programmable, power-efficient system-on-a-chip processors designed for
video streaming and image processing applications across a wide range
of consumer and enterprise end markets. Equator offers the BSP family
of Broadband Signal Processor chips, the iMMediaTools(R) software
development toolkit, media libraries, and reference platforms for
development and deployment of video streaming and video processing
systems. With more than 150 customers worldwide, Equator provides
solutions to the digital media, digital video communications, video
security and surveillance, digital imaging, and automotive video
markets. Based on a high-performance VLIW core and optimized for video
processing, the BSP-15 family of chips delivers up to 50 GOPS of video
processing power. Utilizing Equator's optimizing compiler technology;
BSP-15 chips are 100 percent programmable in C/C++, enabling rapid
deployment and field upgradeability of new applications and devices. A
software programmable BSP-15 chip can replace multiple fixed-function
ASICs, thereby reducing both complexity and cost of system designs.
Winner of the Fabless Semiconductor Association's "2001 Best Financial
Performer - Private Company" award and selected by Cahners Research as
the top private company of the 30 best small electronics companies,
Equator is a recognized leader in video processing solutions. Founded
in 1996, Equator is a privately held company headquartered in
Campbell, California, with additional offices worldwide. More
information about Equator is available at www.equator.com.
The following are trademarks of Equator Technologies, Inc., and
may be used to identify Equator products only: Equator, the Equator
logo, Equator Around, the Equator Around logo, MAP, MAP1000, MAP1000A,
MAP-CA, MAP Series, BSP, FIRtree, DataStreamer, DS, iMMediaC,
iMMediaTools, iMMediaToolsLite, Media Intrinsics, VersaPort, SofTV,
StingRay, Dolphin, and Tetra. Other product and company names
contained herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
The following are registered trademarks of Cable Television
Laboratories Incorporated: CableLabs and CableNET.


CONTACT: Shelton
Media Contacts:
Helen Garrett or Chris Hansard, 972/239-5119, x136/x137

hgarrett@sheltongroup.com
chansard@sheltongroup.com
or
Equator Technologies, Inc.
Ying Dillaha, 408/369-5457
ying@equator.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA TRACK
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS HARDWARE INTERNET
NETWORKING SOFTWARE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT TRADESHOW
SOURCE: Equator Technologies, Inc.

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Microsoft/Equator Technologies/High Definition link:

Friday 13 September 2002

Microsoft aims for sweet spot



by Simon Croft
Microsoft will be making at least four significant technology demonstrations and product announcements today, as part of the launch of its Windows Media 9 audio and video delivery platform. Some of these took place during the keynote by Microsoft's Windows New Media Platforms Division Vice President Will Poole yesterday afternoon. This represents the international debut of Media 9 series technology to the broadcasting community, with the only prior showing hosted by Poole and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates a week ago for the benefit of the motion picture industry in Hollywood.
"What we are doing is rolling out the first major end-to-end platform that we've had for our media technologies," Poole told the IBC Daily. "It represents three years of development and literally hundreds of millions of dollars of investment on our part to bring this platform out."
Microsoft's most high-profile demonstration during IBC sees sports and news content delivered via DVB to show buses on the move around Amsterdam. This is being conducted in conjunction with Tandberg Television and NTL. It follows an announcement just before IBC of an agreement between Tandberg Television and Microsoft whereby Tandberg is developing a dedicated realtime hardware-based encoding platform for Windows Media 9 Series. The two companies are said to be collaborating at a number of levels, including engineering and sales and marketing.
"We're very pleased to work in partnership with Tandberg," Poole confirmed. "It very much validates our view that the quality we've been working so hard to achieve over the past three years is actually meeting the standards of the broadcast industry. Specifically, Tandberg has said that our quality is exceeding the quality of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. This is why we are saying that this has a tremendous value to the broadcast industry."
Microsoft's second surprise is the unveiling of high definition set-top technology based on single-chip architecture from Equator Technologies. The device on demonstration is firmware, rather than silicon, but it squashes the idea that Microsoft is talking up technologies it can't deliver.
Poole revealed: "You'll see announcements about releases from Equator, Texas Instruments, Broadcom and a number of others who will be offering single-chip decoding capabilities for video and audio in standard and hi def formats."
Poole said that in order to get silicon developers on board, Microsoft had needed to produce rigid specifications. Otherwise, chip manufacturers would not be able to recover development costs. It was "quite exciting" to have a working representation of products that would give set-top box manufacturers "super-inexpensive parts that sell for under $30 but give very high-quality video". Pace will be announcing a Windows Media 9-capable set-top box, which could be available to European consumers in weeks, rather than months.
But how good a result can consumers really expect from streaming video? "Obviously, the exhibitor has to make a decision, trading off quality and bit-rate," Poole observed. "With MPEG-2 or even MPEG-4, it is very hard to achieve that combination of quality and bit-rate that works over today's architecture. The last mile is fairly constrained, particularly in the US, less so in Europe."
In his keynote, Poole addressed 'quality of bit' (QOB), Microsoft's term for the need to get maximum quality from minimum bit-rates. "We look at that metric as what drives us to improve the codec towards a sweet spot that will give us, for example, at low-end DSL rates VHS quality, at mid-range DSL to get to near-DVD quality and, of course, when we get to satellite and DVB, you can get into hi def quality. The Windows Media 9 is actually able to hit those sweet spots that no other technology can get," he claimed. At maximum quality, Windows Media 9 is said to be capable of a picture resolution six times greater than DVD.


http://hugecgi.com/cgi-bin/ibc_dailynews1.cgi?db_id=21206&issue=2

DivX/Equator Technologies link:

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2002--

High quality DivX(TM) Digital Video Powered by Equator's BSP(TM)-15

Chip Entices Consumer Video Entertainment Device Manufacturers

DivXNetworks, Inc., the company that created the revolutionary patent-pending DivX video compression technology, and Equator Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, programmable and power-efficient system-on-a-chip processors for video streaming and image processing applications, today announced an alliance to provide best-of-class, DivX-certified solutions for next generation consumer video electronics devices. The relationship between DivXNetworks and Equator will ensure that DivX-branded products provide consumers with the highest level of video quality and performance.

With over 65 million worldwide users, DivX is the leading video compression technology compatible with the MPEG-4 standard. The global market demand for DivX video compression technology among consumer electronics manufacturers is driving the need for best-of-breed video processing. Equator's BSP-15 system-on-a-chip solution provides the ideal platform for next generation DivX-powered consumer entertainment devices. At 400MHz, the BSP-15 system-on-a-chip delivers up to 40 GOPS of image processing power and high-definition delivery.

"Equator is a natural partner to complement our focus on delivering the best DivX video experience to a wide range of consumer electronics devices and ensuring that those products reach the market in a timely manner," said Jordan Greenhall, co-founder and CEO of DivXNetworks, Inc. "Equator's BSP-15 system-on-a-chip is a leading high performance processor at a price point appropriate for a wide range of consumer-electronics appliances, and it meets our rigorous technical demands for high-quality video."

"Our fully programmable platform allows us to support market-accepted compression technologies with implementations available now for next generation consumer video entertainment device planning," said Avi Katz, president and CEO of Equator. "DivXNetworks has a broad market following and we are excited to work with DivXNetworks and jointly meet the high quality video expectations."

About the Companies

Equator Technologies, Inc.

Equator Technologies is a leading provider of high performance, programmable, power efficient system-on-a-chip processors designed for video streaming and image processing applications across a wide range of consumer and enterprise end markets. Equator offers the BSP family of Broadband Signal Processor chips, the iMMediaTools(R) software development toolkit, media libraries, and reference platforms for development and deployment of video streaming and video processing systems. With more than 150 customers worldwide, Equator provides solutions to the digital media, digital video communications, video security and surveillance, digital imaging, and automotive video markets. Based on a high-performance VLIW core and optimized for video processing, the BSP-15 family of chips delivers up to 40 GOPS of video processing power. Utilizing Equator's optimizing compiler technology, the BSP-15 chips are 100% programmable in C/C++, enabling rapid deployment and field upgradeability of new applications and devices. A software programmable BSP-15 chip can replace multiple fixed-function ASICs, thereby reducing both complexity and cost of system designs. Winner of the "2001 Fabless Semiconductor Association Best Financial Performer - Private Company" award and picked by Cahners Research as the top private company on the list of 30 best small electronics companies, Equator is a recognized leader in video processing solutions. Founded in 1996, Equator is a privately held company headquartered in Campbell, Calif., with additional offices worldwide. More information about Equator is available at www.equator.com.

DivXNetworks, Inc.

DivXNetworks is a leading technology company that enables the rapid proliferation of video content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks by combining the lightweight, ubiquitous access of the Internet with DVD-quality video performance. The company's approach is built upon the success of the DivX(TM) codec, a leading standard for MPEG-4 compatible video distribution with over 65 million users worldwide, and the DivX Open Video System(TM), a next-generation content delivery system that provides unsurpassed aggregation, promotion, and distribution of video content for mass markets. DivXNetworks is headquartered in San Diego, California, with a satellite office in Los Angeles. For more information about DivXNetworks, visit http://www.divxnetworks.com.

The following are trademarks of Equator Technologies, Inc., and may be used to identify Equator products only: Equator, the Equator logo, Equator Around, the Equator Around logo, MAP, MAP1000, MAP1000A, MAP-CA, MAP Series, BSP, FIRtree, DataStreamer, DS, iMMediaC, iMMediaTools, iMMediaToolsLite, Media Intrinsics, VersaPort, SofTV, StingRay, Dolphin, and Tetra. Other product and company names contained herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

--30--ik/sf* CONTACT: Equator Technologies, Inc.
Criselda Veslenio, 408/369-5253
criselda@equator.com

Moxa-I believe the key is the resolution/definition enhancement.

e.Digital Corp. (OTC:EDIG) today
announced a next generation, multi-codec, high definition[b/], customizable video
solution for OEM-branded home entertainment products.

Eclipse by Fujitsu Ten
Mobile MP3/WMA Juke Box Player/Recorder
http://www.eclipse-web.com View product image.

HD1213 Hi-fidelity 20-Gigabyte MP-3/WMA Player/recorder. Supports real-time ripping or Post 5-min recording in vehicle,(128kb/s)for Top-40 songs on your drive. Supports WMA/MP3 (computer) to 320kb/s. Controlled By Eclipse CDC Radios.

Location(s): LVCC No 1-4/1337, Alexis Park/AP2714

Picture of HD1213

http://www.cesweb.org/awards/inn_images/innovations_2003/1284/mainphoto1284.JPG

doni-Maybe somebody knows something, and wants to buy our shares. Not giving them mine.

Thanks Sent. (eom)

Tenderloin-Are these powered by e.Digital, any idea? Thanks.

jt-Here is the company description. The other post was a pr put out by the CES themsleves, which abbreviates the exhibit. Hope this helps and good luck to you.


http://www.cesweb.org/exhibitor_dir/eims_exhibitor_details.asp?exhibid=3210



Exhibitor Directory :: Search by Exhibitor


Company Details



e.Digital
13114 Evening Creek Dr. South
San Diego, CA 92128
USA
Telephone: 858 679 1504
Fax: 858 748 6894
E-mail: info@edig.com
URL: www.edig.com

e.Digital Corporation designs, licenses, brands, manufactures, and sells digital audio products and technologies. The company's trademarked digital audio players include the MXP 100, Treó portable digital jukebox line, Silhouette ultra-slim MP3-CD player, and Odyssey line of flash- and hard disk drive-based players.

Company Booth(s): Booth Number Show Location
31173 LVCC SO 3&4


Company Contact(s): Mr. Fred Falk, President & CEO
Mr. Steve Ferguson, VP Sales and Marketing
Mr. Bryan Jones, VP Broadband Entertainment

Brand Name(s): MicroOS
Music Explorer
MXP 100
Odyssey
Silhouette
Treó
WeDigMusic
WeDigRadio


New Product(s) at CES: Product Category Product Name
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Odyssey 100
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Odyssey 1000
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Odyssey 200
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Odyssey 300
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Silhouette
Audio - Portable Audio - Internet Audio Devices (MP3, etc.) Treó 15


Financial Exchange(s): Exchange Ticker Symbol
NASDAQ EDIG


Public
Relations Contact(s): Year-round
Wendy Ravenel
Ph: 858-679-1504

On-site (at the show)
Wendy Ravenel
Ph: 858-679-1504


Investor
Relations Contact:
Robert Putnam
Ph: 858-679-3168



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Business/Consumer/Technology Writers
2003 International CES

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 6, 2003--The 2003 International CES runs this week, Jan. 9 - 12, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about the event visit http://www.cesweb.org.
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Company: Daewoo Electronics, LTD
Booth: N245-247-249
Media Contact: Frank Giannuzzi
Phone: 201-964-9340
E-mail: fgiannuzzi@daewoodigital.com
Company URL: www.daewoodigital.com

Product description: New 30" and 34" Direct View, Plasma; 42" 37"
EDTV, 42" HDTV, 50" HDTV, Rear Projection HDTV; 60", 47" 55" CRT.

Analog products: DVD Home Theater, Mini Audio Systems, 14", 20",
27" Flat TV, 15", 17", 20" Flat LCD TV, DVD/VCR Combo unit, DVD+RW
Recorder. Microwaves and Refrigerators.

Company description: Daewoo Electronics America Corporation (DEAC)
is the sales and service for all of Latin and North America. Daewoo
Electronics is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of
innovative audio and video hardware, including next-generation digital
televisions, multimedia systems, A/V storage systems and household
appliances.

Company: DASYM Technologies Inc.
Booth: 33241
Media Contact: John Hornak
Phone: 480 668-4718
E-mail: jhornak@dasym.com
Company URL: www.dasym.com
Press Kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/bw/presskit/detail.jsp?
companyId=1040374128384

Dasym Technologies Inc. has developed a new 3-Way Call Screening
System called TeleBouncer(TM), the most advanced call screening system
available today, due to Dasym's patented Zero-Ring Technology.
TeleBouncer(TM) plugs into any single phone jack, yet silently and
automatically screens all incoming calls, before ANY phones ring on
the line.

Dasym Technologies Inc. designs, develops and produces state of
the art telephone privacy products using Zero-Ring Technology. This
technology allows Dasym products to answer a call faster than any
other answering system currently on the market. For more information,
visit www.dasym.com.

Company: Denon Electronics
Booth: 20000
Media Contact: Sara Trujillo
Phone: 212-388-1400 x 30
Company URL: www.usa.denon.com

Product Description: At CES 2003, Denon is introducing its
DVD-2900 DVD-Audio/Video/Super Audio CD player, the company's first
universal optical disc player, and its AVR-2803 audio/video receiver,
setting a remarkable new price/performance benchmark in 7.1-channel
home theater receivers. Denon is also showcasing other recently
introduced high-performance audio/video products.

Company Description: Denon Electronics offers a complete line of
high-performance home theater and specialty audio components. Products
include A/V and stereo receivers, complete home theater systems, a
universal DVD-Audio/Video/Super Audio CD player, DVD players and
changers, CD recorders, changers and players, Personal Component
Systems, a touchscreen remote control and other A/V components.

Company: Digital 5, Inc
Booth: Hilton Suites/H28121
Media Contact: Scott Tandy
Phone: 415.657.0207 x406
E-mail: standy@digital5.com
Company URL: http://www.digital5.com/

Product description: Netplay DVD is Digital 5, Inc's
groundbreaking consumer electronics networking technology. A DVD
player enabled with D5's Netplay DVD technology provides consumers
with the power to retrieve and playback content (videos, music,
pictures) stored on their home PCs or other distributed storage, via a
wired or wireless home network.

Company description: Digital 5, Inc. is the leading provider of
complete software product designs for connected digital audio and
video products for major consumer electronics OEMs and ODMs. Digital
5's Integrating Software on Silicon approach ensures low cost, feature
rich, cutting edge product designs that can ship quickly and in high
volume.

Company: Digital Innovations
Booth: N243, North Hall
Media Contact: Joanna Bloom
Phone: 617-620-0681
E-mail: jbloom@greenoughcom.com
Company URL: www.digitalinnovations.com
Press kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/presskit/index.jsp?companyId
=1039423817950

Product Description: Neuros MP3 Digital Audio Computer launches a
new dimension of interactive music by enabling users to broadcast
their personal music collection over any FM frequency. Neuros is
wireless, fully expandable and is designed to conveniently fit
high-quality digital music into consumers' lifestyles -- anytime and
anywhere.

Company Description: Digital Innovations, established in 1995, is
committed to providing breakthrough, easy-to-use products to enhance
consumer use and enjoyment of technology. More than two million of the
award-winning SkipDoctor line-of CD, DVD, and game disc scratch repair
devices have been sold worldwide. For additional information on
Digital Innovations, please visit www.digitalinnovations.com.

Company: DSP Group
Ticker Symbol: (Nasdaq: DSPG)
Booth: BlueTooth Pavilion - POD E
Media Contact: Winny Hartono
Investor Relations Contact: Yaniv Arieli
Phone: 408-986-4300
E-mail: whartono@dspg.com
Company URL: www.dspg.com

Product description: DSP Group is a leader in the consumer
wireless solutions, providing integrated circuits for a wide variety
of applications. Among them, Bluetooth(TM), DECT, 900MHz and 2.4GHz
Multi-Line, Digital Voice Recorders with MP3 players, Cordless IP
Phones, Digital Answering Machines, Home Automation and Security and
Voice over Packet Solutions (VoIP, VoDSL).

Company description: DSP Group, Inc. is the world's leading
provider of licensable Digital Signal Processor (DSP) cores, with over
69% market share of the licensed DSP Core market. The company's
high-performance, low power-consumption, series of licensable DSP
cores offers an optimal solution for a wide range of high-volume
applications, ranging from low-end devices to high performance
systems.

Company: e.Digital Corporation
Ticker Symbol: EDIG
Booth: 31173
Media Contact: Wendy Ravenel
Investor Relations Contact: Robert Putnam
Phone: 858-679-1504
E-mail: pr@edig.com
Company URL: www.edig.com

Product description: e.Digital's trademarked digital audio
products include the MXP 100 digital audio player and voice recorder,
Treo portable digital jukebox line, Silhouette ultra-slim MP3-CD
player, and Odyssey line of flash- and hard disk drive-based players.

Company Description: e.Digital Corporation designs, licenses,
brands, manufactures, and sells digital audio products and
technologies. The company develops and markets to consumer electronics
manufacturers complete end-to-end solutions for delivery and
management of open and secure digital media with a focus on music,
voice and video players/recorders, and automotive infotainment and
telematics systems.

Company: Efficient Networks Inc.
Ticker Symbol: SI
Booth: 30196
Media Contact: Derek Fay/ 801-373-7888/ derekf@connectpr.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Phone: 212-258-4536
E-mail: investorrelations@siemens.com
Company URL: www.efficient.com
Press kit URL: www.efficient.com/company.html

Product Description: The SpeedStream(r) 2524 Powerline Wireless
DSL/Cable Router combines the three most popular networking
technologies into one easy-to-configure device. When attached to an
existing DSL or cable modem, the compact 2624 enables users to
effortlessly share a high-speed internet connection between wireless,
Powerline and Ethernet devices.

Company Description: Efficient Networks Inc., a Siemens company,
is a leading global designer and manufacturer of solutions that
facilitate high-speed broadband connectivity for both service
providers and end-users. Efficient Networks' solutions include a
complete family of Ethernet LAN modems, DSL routers, gateways, cable
modems and comprehensive network management software.

Company: ELAN Home Systems
Booth: 25603
Media Contact: Mark Ramsay
Phone: 1.859.231.7711 x224
E-mail: mramsay@preston-osborne.com
Company URL: www.elanhomesystems.com
Press Kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/bw/presskit/detail.jsp?
companyId=982240287235

Product description: The VIA! Touch Panel is a multiple
award-winning full-color LCD touch screen that can control numerous
audio/video components and whole-house systems such as lighting,
temperature and security. It is also a high-quality color monitor for
viewing video sources, such as DVD players, satellite TV and security
cameras.

Company description: ELAN Home Systems has manufactured innovative
multi-room audio/video systems since 1989. These systems integrate
stereos, televisions and telephones to allow homeowners to move room
to room, controlling the centrally located equipment with ease. ELAN's
color touch screen, the VIA! Touch Panel, also controls third-party
systems such as security and lighting.

Company: Elusive Disc, Inc.
Booth: Alexis Park, Booth AP-5
Media Contact: Robert Bantz
Phone: (800) 782-3472 or (765) 608-5354
E-mail: elusales@netdirect.net
Company URL: www.elusivedisc.com

Product Description: Hot new releases on LP, SACD, DVD-A & NEW
SUPER XRCD24 by GrooveNote, AudioFidelity, First Impressions(FIM) and
many more. Ray Brown Soular Energy, LA4 Just Friends, Dave Grusin
Discovered Again, Amanda McBroom, Donald Fagen Nightfly, Elvis' 30 #1
Hits, Jacintha and many more. Shakti Hallographs and other cool new
accessories!

Company Description: We are a high-end audioequipment & music
seller. Our company provides audiophiles with quality service,
selection and support via our online webstore, knowledgeable staff,
and quick response by direct email. We feature a 24-hour online store,
the latest in music: vinyl, CD, XRCD, SACD, DVD-A, and analogue and
digital equipment.

Company: Evolution Robotics
Booth: 33092 South Hall 3-4 Upper Level
Media Contact: Michele Husak
Phone: 212-798-1414
E-mail: Michele@Connors.com
Company URL: www.evolution.com
Press Kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/bw/presskit/detail.jsp?
companyId=1019116267086

Product Description: Evolution Robotics core business product is
the Evolution Robotics Software Platform (ERSP(tm)), a proprietary
robotics software architecture and application development platform.
The latest version of the ERSP offers new leading-edge technologies
that will be introduced in January 2003. These technology advancements
will also be showcased on a new personal robot prototype. The company
also makes its technologies available to the developer community
through the ER1(tm), a programmable robot kit.

Company Description: Evolution Robotics(tm) (www.evolution.com)
develops state-of-the-art robotics software technologies and
applications, licensing them to OEMs who wish to create personal robot
products. Based in Pasadena, California, Evolution Robotics launched
the company and its software technology in February 2002.

Company: EZ Dupe Enterprises
Booth: 35213 - south hall
Media Contact: Howard Kopelson
Phone: 877-686-8868
E-mail: howard@ezdupe.com
Company URL: www.ezdupe.com

Product description: EZ Dupe Re-Invents Duplicator Category on
Compact Disc & DVD duplicator systems. Introducing @ CES new 4X
recording technology in DVD. Also introducing specially developed
`show & tell' retail packaging for this product category, an industry
first. Debuting heavily expanded line-up that offers over 100
different models.

Company description: EZ Dupe, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs,
CA., was founded in 1996 to provide high quality, cost-effective
duplication products to the industry. With an eye on end user value,
the company manufacturers high quality innovative products to create
and satisfy new markets.

Company: Fellowes, Inc.
Booth: 6302
Contact: Julie Garrard
Phone: 630-893-1600
E-mail: jgarrard@fellowes.com
Company URL: www.fellowes.com

Fellowes specializes in technology-related products including PDA
and cellular accessories, portable computing, media labeling and
storage, ergonomic devices, security and more. To see the latest
products available, including the new Body Glove accessories line,
please visit Fellowes at booth 6302. For additional information visit
the company's web site at www.fellowes.com.

Company: First International Digital, Inc.
Booth: 30170
Media Contact: Alejandro Arango
Phone: 617-587-2034
E-mail: aarango@brodeur.com
Company URL: www.fidinc.com

First International Digital (FID), Inc. will showcase its line of
irock! digital audio players, including the brand new interactive 730i
MP3 player, the versatile BLiNG CD/MP3/FM player and the practical
300W wireless music adapter. FID will also showcase its MP3i Creator
software and demonstrate multimedia applications in portable devices.
FID, a Motorola spin-off headquartered near Chicago, is a global
multimedia company with nearly 100 patents in audio, video, speech and
communications technology. The company is a leading provider of
multimedia software and hardware solutions, including the patented
MP3i and maxMIDI technologies and related hardware platforms such as
digital audio players and language learning devices.

Company: Fujitsu General America, Inc.
Booth: Presidential Suite - Venetian Hotel
Media Contact: Will Madden
Phone: 212-388-1400 x24
E-mail: wmadden@dba-pr.com
Company URL: www.plasmavision.com

Product Description: The completely redesigned, high-definition,
50-inch P50XHA10 Plasmavision SlimScreen(R) monitor includes a host of
new features. The widescreen (16:9) P50XHA10 features increased
brightness and greater connectivity, including a built-in stereo
amplifier and a DVI-D digital input with HDCP to facilitate its use in
every home theater and multimedia environment.

Company Description: Fujitsu General America is a subsidiary of
Fujitsu General Limited, headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. Founded in
1936, Fujitsu General is the worldwide leader in the development of
plasma display monitors and has been the front-runner in the
commercialization of plasma display technology. Fujitsu General
America, Inc.'s proprietary technology enables its highly acclaimed
Plasmavision SlimScreen(R) plasma display monitors to be the brightest
and sharpest high-resolution plasma display monitors available.

Company: Geosang International, Inc.
Booth: 34225
Phone: 213-383-2077
E-mail: tomkim@geosangusa.com
Company URL: www.geosang.com

Product description: Our Company is dedicated to providing various
consumer-related products as an importer/distributor to the wholesale
and retail markets here in the U.S. Among its electronic and
technology products are the portable MP3 player and USB memory storage
device. We also carry surge protector units and a portable electric
cord reel.

Company description: Geosang Trading Company, Ltd. was established
in 1985 in a mission to provide electrical, electronic, and
telecommunication components and parts to effectively service the
needs of our clients worldwide. In the year 2002, we have established
our U.S. affiliate aptly named Geosang International, Inc. located in
Los Angeles, California.

Company: GERS Retail Systems
Booth: 29139
Media Contact: Megan Leer
Phone: 858-731-2454 or 800-854-2263, ext. 2454
E-mail: mleer@gers.com
Company URL: http://www.gers.com/
Press kit URL: http://www.gers.com/press/press.html

Product description: GERS' Customer1 is a point-of-service
solution that collects, integrates, and distributes customer, sales,
and inventory information in real time across the enterprise to
improve service, expand sales channels, and enable timely decisions
for quicker turns, higher margins, and improved GMROI. Customer1 also
provides failover to protect data from network disruptions.

Company description: GERS' Electronic Retail Enterprise includes
transaction management applications for multi-channel retailing, and
is capable of integrating the entire enterprise, from the consumer
through the supply chain. Additionally, GERS provides fully-integrated
corporate office applications for merchandise replenishment and
allocation, distribution center management, and financial control. For
more information visit www.gers.com.

Company: GPX, Inc.
Booth: 12035 Central Hall
Media Contact: Jerry Fix
Investor Relations Contact: Fran Olsey
Phone: 314-621-3314
E-mail: salesinfo@gpx.com
Company URL: www.gpx.com

GPX is a premier audio and video consumer electronics brand,
offering the broadest line of products based on technology, fashion,
performance and value. With over 30 years of experience developing
high quality, competitive products at affordable prices, GPX delivers
its buyers and their customers the highest profitable margin
opportunities.

Company: Gretag Imaging, Inc.
Ticker Symbol: GIGN
Booth: LVCC 18006
Media Contact: David J. Stawasz
Investor Relations Contact: Kurt Muenger
Phone: 413-540-1696
E-mail: david.stawasz@gretag.com
Company URL: www.gretag.com
Press Kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/bw/presskit/detail.jsp?
companyId=1035879982032

Product description: The Polaroid Instant Digital Print Kiosk is
the fastest, easiest, most advanced and retailer-friendly way for
consumers to get prints from their digital cameras. The kiosk prints
24, 4 x 6-inch prints in two minutes, allows payment with a credit
card, and handles all popular forms of digital camera media.

Company description: Gretag Imaging is one of the leading
suppliers of photofinishing and imaging equipment, systems, and
services. Gretag products include digital and analog minilabs, digital
kiosks, and imaging software for retail and consumer markets to
photoprocessing equipment for central labs, Internet applications, and
hardware and software for professional photography applications.

Company: HAI
Booth: 25211, Techome Pav.
Media Contact: Allison Read
Investor Relations Contact: Jay McLellan
Phone: 800-229-7256
E-mail: sales@homeauto.com
Company URL: www.homeauto.com

Since 1985 HAI has been the leading manufacturer of integrated
security and home automation products, providing comfort, convenience,
and safety for homeowners around the world - simply and affordably.

HAI's award-winning products include the Omni Family controllers,
all with UL-listed security, HVAC and lighting control for energy
management, and the convenience of telephone and Internet access and
control.

Additionally, HAI offers a full line of automation accessories,
including Web-Link II Internet access and control software, and the
new OmniTouch - an economical and colorful touchscreen interface. The
OmniTouch is a 2003 CES Innovations Award honoree.

All HAI products are sold through an international network of
Distribution Partners and trained installers.

Company: Harman Kardon
Ticker Symbol: HAR
Booth: 12407
Media Contact: Franklyn Roth
Phone: 212-388-1400 x 28
Company URL: www.harmankardon.com

Product Description: Harman Kardon is featuring its innovative
line of audio and home theater products and debuting the revolutionary
DPR 2001 Digital Path Receiver. Harman Kardon's digital path receivers
redefine audio/video receiver design by implementing a full digital
signal path from input to output, and incorporate a host of
technological innovations.

Company Description: Harman Kardon offers a complete line of
high-performance home-theater and audio components incorporating
proven Harman Kardon engineering, design expertise and leading edge
technologies.

Company: Hilton Trading Corp.
Booth: 38084 LVCC South 3 & 4
Media Contact: Rolando Gonzalez and Margarita Gonzalez
Phone: (305) 594-0950
E-mail: marketing@hiltontradingcorp.com
Company URL: www.hiltontradingcorp.com

Product Description: Digital Currency Counters-desktop models,
Portable Money Counter, Counterfeit Money Detectors-portable and
desktop models, Motion Detectors, CCTV Cameras, Rechargeable Lanterns,
Security Devices and Products, Pest Controllers, Repellers and
Eliminators, Police Equipment, Magnifiers, Euro Detectors, Restraint
Systems

Company Description: Hilton Trading has been a leader of the
electronic equipment industry for over 20 years. As the largest
distributor of digital currency counters and counterfeit money
detectors in the U.S., its Hiltra, AccuBanker, and Detech brands have
revolutionized the industry for its durability, reliability and price.

Company: HomePlug Powerline Alliance
Booth: 30196
Media Contact: John Mader
Phone: 678-852-5479
E-mail: john.mader@ogilvypr.com
Company URL: www.homeplug.org
Press kit URL: http://www.homeplug.org/news/presskit.html

Product Description: HomePlug certified products allow users to
network devices by plugging an external adapter into a standard wall
outlet. With HomePlug, all standard electrical outlets become
networking ports, providing a connection speed rated at 14
megabits/second, robust security, whole-house range and simple
installation.

Company Description: HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc. is an
industry led initiative established to provide a forum for the
creation of specifications for home powerline networking products and
services; and, to accelerate the demand for these products and
services through the sponsorship of market and user education
programs. Additional information is available at
http://www.homeplug.org.

Company: Hy-Tek Manufacturing
Booth: Central Hall 5453
Media Contact: Heidi Monroe
Investor Relations Contact: Donna Bastian
Phone: 800-835-7278
Company URL: www.hytekmfg.com

The Tek Panel(tm) 300 is driven by the powerful Intel(r)
Pentium(r) 4 processor and features a state-of-the-art 30" diagonal
WXGA TFT/LCD, full-color, wide screen display. Contained in an
ultra-thin 5" profile that can be either wall-mounted or
free-standing, the Tek Panel 300 includes a multi-function DVD and CD
player, on-board digital VCR, a built-in 125 channel TV tuner, and
premium Bose(r) multimedia sound - all operated by wireless remote
keyboard with integrated mouse and an easy-to-use pop-up multimedia
console.

Hy-Tek Manufacturing Company, Inc. is. headquartered in Sugar
Grove, Ill. The company's mission is to create "simple technology for
a complex world." Its signature products are the Tek Panel 300 and the
Tek-Partner Remote Control and the Big Button Remote Control. More
information about the company and its products can be found at
www.hytekmfg.com or by calling 800.835.7278.



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Emit-Try re-entering edig in the window on the IHub page and it should take you back to what you want, I think.

Emit-
I think Oz is correct. Chat should be open in it's separate window, and IHub in it's own window. Don't hit the back button, just leave chat open and go to IHub independently in it's own window, as Oz has suggested. Good luck.

Redwing-Definately a classic post. LOL

Anb-Try this and Happy New Year to you all.

http://www.cesweb.org/awards/best_of_ces/default.asp

Great post Emit. Happy New Year to you. (eom)

Merry Christmas to you all and I wish for a great 2003 for all of our friends here. I think next year, we see our little company here become something very different. The technology is converging, and we will be winners. Good Luck to everyone.

www.mpio.com site is up. Not sure if that has been posted.(eom)

MPIO DMB mentions odyssey 200 & 300 and
DME mentions 100

http://www.mpio.net/dmb.htm


mpio DMB

Background

The DMB is available in two versions: Standard and Plus, both take a USB connection, have 32 / 64 / 128 MB of memory and are expandable through SmartMedia cards (adding 128MB). A DMB+ is a much more interesting prospect - 64/128MB of inbuilt memory, where the DMB+ shines is its ability to encode to mp3 directly without the need for a computer, plug direct into a CD player and record, also the DMB+ has a built-in FM radio.

DMBs are also sold as Odyssey 200 & Odyssey 300 by e.digital

The DMB is not firmware upgradeable.

Software For PC

Sveta Portable Audio
Author: Illustrate
Description: Sveta Portable Audio replaces the cumbersome program that was supplied with your mp3 player, no longer do you need to go through 1 million steps just to send a file, Sveta Portable Audio does it all:

Rip an Audio CD straight to your portable mp3 player,
Convert and send existing high bitrate files to lower bitrates automatically on the fly,

Send files with just two clicks!


Fpio
Author: Frasse
Description: Fpio is a software written by Frasse to replace the MPIO Manager software that ships with the portable mp3-players from Digitalway.

Mpio Manager V2 3.33MB
Author: Digital@way
Description: An update to the Audio Manager supplied with your mpio.

Software For Mac

iTunes Mpio Plug-in 3.98MB
Author: Digital@way
Description: iTunes plug-in for compatibility with mpio players.

Software For Linux

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpio/
Description: mpio Linux drivers.

Trent Lott is stepping down as Senate Republican
leader, GOP source tells The Associated Press.

Good Morning Med Rare-Good to see you.
Hope the announcements begin today, and things will seem a bit clearer.

Here is possibly the old trademark word "Viaggi" on one of the Digitalway sites, although I think the trademark is now dead. Interesting, though there may be no connection at all.


http://www.ascotviaggi.it/

Digitalway site:

http://www.digitalway.net/

Wi-Fi-Shipments going up due to 802.11 demand:

( BW)(NY-ALLIED-BUSINESS) Wi-Fi IC Shipments Set To Top Expectations, According To ABI Study

Business & Technology Editors

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2002--Driven by strong growth in the SOHO/retail market segment and broader global demand for 802.11x based wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions, shipments of chipsets are set to hit 23 to 25 million units this year, up from 7.9 million in 2001.
This is considerably above initial expectations for 14-15 million chipsets, and it points towards an acceleration in catalysts driving Wi-Fi adoption.
Taking into account rapid price declines of ICs, a growing confidence in new addressable markets and the immense interest in 802.11 technology Allied Business Intelligence's (ABI) new forecasts indicate that between 2002 and 2007 Wi-Fi chipset shipments are set to grow at a CAGR of 43%. Hence by 2007 shipments will reach 147.5 million chipsets, with revenues of $1.13 billion.
"There is a very elastic relationship between pricing and demand in the wireless LAN market, and every step down in prices brings the industry closer to unlocking new opportunities and applications," said John Chang, ABI Senior Analyst. "There is fierce competitive innovation in this market and it is critical for market participants to commit significant resources if they hope to compete successfully against the likes of Intersil and Intel, whose Calexico dual-band 802.11a/b offering will ship in 2003."

Findings from the ABI report titled "Wi-Fi Integrated Circuits: Industry Dynamics, Market Segmentation and Vendor Analysis for 802.11a/b/g" include:


-- By 2004 revenue from dual-band chipsets will exceed those from 802.11g and 802.11b.
-- The market entry of Taiwanese IC players in 2003 will further pressure 802.11b pricing.
-- The 802.11b market will have legs beyond 2004, but chipsets will increasingly be targeted for embedded implementations particularly in very battery-constrained devices such as PDAs and eventually mobile handsets.
-- 802.11g will have a significant impact in the SOHO/retail market and will comprise 18% of IC shipments in 2003, much of it backend-loaded.
-- The pattern of continuous price declines will quickly extend beyond the existing 802.11b chip market into 802.11g and dual-band segments.
-- CMOS and Zero-IF architectures will be important in enabling lower cost architectures, including a potential single-chip solution.

The key focus of the ABI study is to provide extensive market segmentation based on protocol, application market, geographic region and client form factors. This is complemented by vendor market share analyses for 2001 and 2002 by functional blocks (baseband, MAC, RF and power amplifier). The study also examines current and future IC offerings from both large semiconductor companies as well as start-up developers, with insights into their competitive positioning. This is complemented by a thorough identification and analysis of current industry dynamics and IC trends.

Allied Business Intelligence Inc is an Oyster Bay, NY-based technology research think tank founded in 1990. ABI publishes research and technology intelligence on the wireless, automotive, electronics, networking and energy industries. Details can be found at www.alliedworld.com or by calling 516-624-3113.


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Philo-Yes, it still says the 18th.

OT-TI/STMicroelectronics to establish wireless standard.

STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments Team Up to Establish an Open Standard for Wireless Applications
OMAPI(SM) Standard Interfaces Will Spur Rapid Development of Mobile Products and Services
DALLAS AND GENEVA (December 12, 2002) --Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN) (TI) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) (ST) today announced a significant initiative to jointly define and promote an open standard for wireless application processor interfaces. The two companies expect the new OMAPI(SM) Standard will promote faster and broader deployment of multimedia-enhanced mobile devices and applications. ST and TI also intend to invite companies such as operating system (OS) vendors, middleware vendors, software application developers, hardware peripheral manufacturers and other industry players to embrace the new standard.

(Details of the announcement will be covered in a press conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Central Standard Time, 4 p.m. Central European Time. Call-in number: United States: 1-800-233-9488; Outside the United States: +1-785-830-1979. Webcast URL: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz370862312gf12.html.)

The new OMAPI Standard provides the Open Mobile Application Processor Interfaces for application processors targeting 2.5G and 3G mobile phones, PDAs and other portable and multimedia products. The OMAPI Standard will be comprised of a set of software interfaces to the operating system and a set of hardware interfaces defining common application peripherals. The initiative builds on both the market success and wide acceptance of TI's OMAP™ platform and its position as the worldwide leading supplier of wireless ICs and ST's position as the worldwide number one supplier of digital multimedia processing chips and its expertise in low-power System-on-Chip (SoC) design. Details of the new standard are expected to be made public in the first quarter of 2003.

Driving A Common Standard for Accelerated Industry Growth
"The OMAPI Standard is important to the wireless industry because it will expand the proliferation of application software and drive the growth of the emerging market for mobile multimedia services," said Gilles Delfassy, TI Senior Vice President and General Manager of TI's Wireless Business Unit. "By providing common interfaces, these two leading mobile wireless chip makers are promoting software compatibility." As part of the first phase of the initiative ST and TI developed common software and hardware interfaces to maximize application software re-use and accelerate the design cycle, resulting in rapid innovation and faster time to market for wireless manufacturers.

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The initiative also will be beneficial for OS vendors because it will enable them to define common software APIs (Application Program Interfaces) and device drivers for different application processors, maximizing re-use and commonality in the OS port. Software developers will have a common and standard set of hardware interfaces to write applications that will significantly reduce development resources, allowing them to deliver products to market faster and improve market potential as a result of having applications that run on multiple platforms.

"By creating this new, open standard for interfaces to application processors and peripheral components supported by multiple vendors, we are simplifying both software and hardware development. It is a significant step towards our shared vision of a truly interoperable mobile multimedia world where the end user can access any service on any network using any kind of mobile terminal," said Aldo Romano, Corporate VP and General Manager of ST's Telecommunications, Peripherals and Automotive groups.

Both companies have plans for their own application processors in compliance with the new standard to be available in 2003. ST will soon launch its family of multimedia application processors complying with the OMAPI Standard. TI will support a range of OMAPI Standard compliant products, building on the current available OMAP processors. Moving ahead, the companies intend to expand the initiative to encompass additional levels of commonality and standardization including applications, multimedia and OS support, security features, and the alignment of software development tool chains.

Companies interested in supporting the new OMAPI Standard can go to www.omapi.org

About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, the world's third largest semiconductor company, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2001, the Company's net revenues were $6.36 billion and net earnings were $257.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and Analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at www.ti.com.

Trademarks: OMAPI is a jointly owned trademark of Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics
OMAP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments

STMicroelectronics Press Contacts

STMicroelectronics
Maria Grazia Prestini
Director, Corporate Media Relations
Tel: +41.2.29.29.69.45
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E-mail: mariagrazia.prestini@st.com
Press Relations USA:
Michael Markowitz
Director of USA Media Relations
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Fax: +1 212 821 8922
E-mail: michael.markowitz@st.com

STMicroelectronics Investor Relations

Investor Relations USA:
Stanley March
Director of Investor Relations, USA
Tel: +1.212.821.8939
Fax: +1.212.821.8923
E-mail: stan.march@st.com
STMicroelectronics contacts:
Investor Relations Europe:
Benoit de Leusse
Investor Relations Manager, Europe
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Fax: +33.4.50.40.25.80
E-mail: benoit.de-leusse@st.com

Texas Instruments
Media Relations
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E-mail: kbengtson@ti.com

Media Relations
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OT-Philips New Sound Technology Locates 'Sweet Spot' for PC Audio Enthusiasts

December 2002 (Newstream) -- Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced a new technology that dramatically improves the sound quality of personal computers and other consumer electronics products. The technology is particularly effective in restoring sound quality to files using compression methods such as MP3, the most common online digital file format.

Called Sound Agent 2TM, the new Philips technology uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze sound along two dimensions, the source of the sound and where the sound is going to be played, resulting in high quality total sound optimization. Consumers set listening preferences via an intuitive graphical software interface that allows easy control of a wide range of sophisticated sound variables.

Sound Agent 2TM automatically finds the listening "sweet spot" of individual entertainment variables in use at a given time - for equipment (PC's, media servers, etc.) file types (MP3, WAV, DVDs, games, etc.) and environments (headphones or speaker systems) - enabling gamers, MP3 digital audio enthusiasts, or even casual listeners to enjoy optimized sound quality.

"Both media-savvy users and the popularity of entertainment applications are creating demand for high quality PC sound," said Tim Bajarin, market analyst at Creative Strategies. "With this new technology, Philips has been able to deliver high fidelity at an acceptable cost and within the PC form factor."

"The benchmark for PC sound evaluation has always been based on the output of the card itself, not the management and integration of all sound variables for optimized listening," said Hans van't Riet, Line of Business Manager, Multimedia Sound Solutions. "Our research reminded us that consumers are not very interested in technical specifications but rather the best listening experience possible. Anyone can hear the difference that Sound Agent 2 makes. It represents a completely unique and more meaningful way to think about PC sound."

Key features of Sound Agent 2:

Intelligent Media ProcessingTM (IMP): The Philips software foundation that constantly monitors the type of sound input and renders it according to output. IMP is a software architecture that can be utilized in a wide range of consumer devices.

Compelling 3D virtualization: Technology developed by QSound Labs for Sound Agent 2 creates the absolute best 3D audio experience for any headphone, stereo speaker or multi-channel speaker system. State-of-the-art algorithms eliminate the need for the cross-talk cancellation found in many solutions from other manufacturers. The end result is an ultra-wide "sweet spot" for strong positional perception regardless of head movement and positioning, allowing listeners to enjoy a true 3D surround experience with 2, 4, or multiple speakers in any environment.

5.1 Channel Surround from any source material: Stereo sources from CDs, MP3s, and PC games are transformed into 6 full channels of true surround sound using QSound's exclusive QMSS5.1TM technology. While other solutions simply mirror the front stereo speakers in the rear channels, QMSS analyzes each incoming signal and automatically approximates the location of where each individual sound should be in a surround environment. The result is a full 360-degree wrap-around sound experience from all sound sources.

QSizzleTM and QRumbleTM to supercharge MP3s: Uniquely provides an energy boost to MP3 files that helps restore compressed digital music to its original fidelity by compensating for lost harmonic detail. Truly adaptive, this technology feature continuously monitors input signals and makes adjustments automatically.

Virtual 5.1 Channel Surround: From 5.1 channel sources such as multi-channel software DVD players, QSurroundTM virtualizes each channel for dynamic reproduction through stereo speakers. In addition, QSurround enhances playback through multi-channel 5.1 speakers for a seamless and more immersive surround experience.

Sound Agent 2 technology is available to PC users bundled with two new retail sound cards from Philips Electronics, the Dynamic Edge 4.1TM with quad surround, and the Sonic Edge 5.1TM with 5.1 channel surround.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of $28.8 billion (EUR 32.3 billion) in 2001. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Its 184,000 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors, and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.newscenter.Philips.com/usa

ATTN Broadcasters: Philips b-roll (via beta copy, fiber transmission and satellite feed), is available 24/7 from Kally Workman, +770-821-2358, kally.workman@philips.com.

Sonic Edge 5.1, Dynamic Edge 4.1, Sound Agent 2 and IMP are trademarks of Royal Philips Electronics. QSizzle, QRumble, QSurround and QMSS5.1 are trademarks or registered trademarks of QSound Labs.

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Philips
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