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PacketVideo Expands the Possibilities of Mobile Communications Through pv3 Mobilemedia System
Mobile Operators and Application Developers Worldwide Currently Implementing PacketVideo's New Mobilemedia System
CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2002-- PacketVideo Corp. today launched pv3 Mobilemedia System(TM), the next generation of its leading multimedia delivery system for the mobile environment.

The carrier-grade system includes encoding, transmission and decoding products that enable the delivery of high quality audio and visual content and applications to mobile devices over today's networks.

pv3 is Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) compliant, with an extensible, modular architecture for optimal and rapid integration into mobile operator and Application Service Provider (ASP) networks. pv3 is being tested around the world, with revenue-generating trials for PacketVideo, by mobile operators, including Bouygues in France, China Unicom in China, Orange Innovation Centre in France, SK Telecom in Korea, and Swisscom in Switzerland.

``Leveraging its proven capabilities in delivering robust mobile technology, PacketVideo has created a comprehensive and flexible system that is setting a new standard for mobile communication,'' said Georges Passet, head of research and technology planning for Bouygues Telecom. ``This test phase allows us to further study the benefits of advanced mobile applications.''

pv3 Mobilemedia System

pv3 is a mature, carrier class suite of interrelated and interoperating products that include an encoding solution, pvAuthor(TM) 3; a distribution system, pvServer(TM) 3; and a decoding solution, pvPlayer(TM) 3. The system is compliant with mobilemedia standards such as 3GPP and is built around PacketVideo's QualityTrack(TM) technology, which consists of patented or patent-pending technologies that ensure an unsurpassed rich media experience for consumers. QualityTrack features include:

DeviceTrack(TM): Senses device capabilities to automatically deliver the media file with appropriate device parameters such as screen size, resolution and user controls, ensuring the best possible consumer experience.
SoundTrack(TM): Enables audio to be encoded into multiple compressed formats within a single encode and then, working in coordination with DeviceTrack, dynamically delivers the most optimal audio format available based on device capabilities.
FastTrack Download(TM): Enables a user to simultaneously download and view a video/audio clip, maximizing device memory and minimizing battery use and time requirements for downloads. Additionally, it allows a user to suspend a download in progress and later resume the download at the point the session was suspended.
FrameTrack(TM): Automatically regulates the frame rate of content to account for fluctuating network conditions, giving users uninterrupted, high quality video streaming.
SignalTrack(TM): Detects and conceals errors due to channel fading and packet loss, enabling high-quality streaming and optimal sound quality.
Other pv3 features include:

New High Quality Audio Encoding Options: PacketVideo supports Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), Enhanced Variable Rate Vocoder (EVRC) and GSM Adaptive MultiRate (GSM-AMR) audio encoding, delivering the best audio quality for both download and streaming, based on device capabilities and current networking conditions.
pvDiagnostic Player and pvDiagnostic Player Analyzer: These tools provide real-time and post-analysis diagnostic capabilities to analyze the performance of PacketVideo's pv3 system, enabling mobile operators and ASPs to optimize the quality of service parameters, adding another element to the best possible end-user experience.
Load Balancing: pv3 supports load balancing by allowing mobile operators or ASPs to add server capacity to achieve scalable levels of simultaneous streaming and downloading.
``PacketVideo is thrilled with the continued growth and development of the mobilemedia industry. We designed the comprehensive pv3 Mobilemedia System to enable operators and ASPs worldwide to launch commercial enhanced services today,'' said James Brailean, chief executive officer and president of PacketVideo. ``The enthusiasm we have received from our partners around the globe demonstrates the value that PacketVideo's products bring to the mobile community.''

PacketVideo Empowers Developers to Build Compelling Applications for pv3

The PacketVideo Global Developer Network (pvGDN) empowers application developers to collaborate on standards-based rich media applications for any mobile environment. Through the pvGDN, developers have the necessary resources to successfully define, build, test and rapidly deliver multimedia applications on PacketVideo's mobilemedia system. Registered members of the pvGDN will be able to download modules of the pvAirStudio(TM) Development Kit at no charge beginning early April, allowing developers to gain quick access to the tools necessary to begin developing wireless applications. pvGDN members can also gain access to the network for technical and marketing support as well as enhanced features of the pvAirStudio for a nominal fee.

A number of developers worldwide have already begun building applications on the pv3 Mobilemedia System to demonstrate at this week's 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France. The developers include Ananova (U.K.), Blue Zone (Canada), Codeonline (Finland), DV4 (Ireland), Fastcom (Switzerland), FlyingColor (Japan), Kamera (Sweden), Premium Wireless Services (United States) and SpotLife (United States). For more information on PacketVideo's developer program, visit www.pvdevnet.com.

PacketVideo products are compliant with standards and specifications from 3GPP, 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WAP, IETF and other global standards organizations and technical forums. pvPlayer, available for download at http://www.pv.com/update/index.asp, has been optimized for the majority of the chipsets for mobile devices, including ARM, Infineon, Intel, Lucent, QUALCOMM and Texas Instruments. PacketVideo is also working with all of the leading handset manufacturers to integrate its technology into multimedia-enabled mobile phones and personal digital assistants, including Casio, Compaq, HP, Motorola, Sagem, Sanyo, Sendo, Sharp and more.

For more details on the pv3 Mobilemedia System, visit www.pv.com.

About PacketVideo

PacketVideo is the world's leading provider of carrier class infrastructure software that enables mobilemedia today. PacketVideo's standards-based software products enable the distribution of one- and two-way video, high-quality audio, animation and rich graphics over wireless networks to mobile devices such as cellular telephones and personal digital assistants. PacketVideo's mobilemedia products enhance communication, productivity, security, information and entertainment, enabling the delivery of an enriching and productive mobile experience.

PacketVideo's investors include AOL Time Warner (NYSE:AOL - news), Comverse Technology (Nasdaq:CMVT - news), Credit Suisse First Boston, GE Equity (NYSE:GE - news), Intel Capital (Nasdaq:INTC - news), Kyocera (NYSE:KYO - news), Motorola (NYSE:MOT - news), Philips (NYSE:PHG - news), QUALCOMM (Nasdaq:QCOM - news), Siemens' Mustang Ventures, Sony Corp. of America (NYSE:SNE - news), Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW - news), Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN - news), and others. To learn more, visit www.pv.com.

PacketVideo and PacketVideo product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of PacketVideo Corp. All other trade names and trademarks are the property of their holders.