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ComVu
Speeds Ahead with First Live Video Streaming From WiMAX Enabled Devices
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ComVu Media, Inc.
January 21, 2008
New 'Pro' version of award-winning PocketCaster software for WiMAX
enabled devices offers high quality user-generated video streaming and
GPS mapping for people on-the-go.
Las Vegas, NV -- ComVu Media, Inc., the leading provider of live video
streaming right from your phone, today announced a significant expansion
of its platform by enabling comprehensive support of WiMAX enabled
mobile devices. PocketCaster software is now optimized in a new 'Pro'
version for devices with built-in WiMAX networking, such as the Ultra
Mobile PCs, and the Linux-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), and
Internet Tablets. |
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PocketCaster
Pro can deliver a significant increase in video quality on Mobile
Internet Devices based on Intel Corporation's upcoming low power
platform, codenamed "Menlow". The mobile Internet capability delivered
by WiMAX technology also allows PocketCaster Pro to exploit its
grand-prize winning innovations in location-based services (LBS) by
integrating frame accurate GPS coordinates in the video stream. This
technology allows a broadcaster's location to be tracked in real-time on
an online map.
"The convergence of WiMAX networks and powerful mobile devices with
onboard GPS create the perfect storm for leveraging an expanded
PocketCaster Pro platform," said William Mutual, ComVu CEO. "We predict
that providing a one-button simple way to broadcast high quality video
from a mobile device will change the way people create and deliver
user-generated video on-the-go."
CES attendees visiting Intel Booth #7153 will be able to see first hand
the PocketCaster Pro application streaming live video over WiMAX to a
Web 2.0 portal. Video streams with embedded GPS location data will be
broadcasting live from several WiMAX enabled devices moving around Las
Vegas. Designed as an interactive mashup, the portal will show each
broadcaster's location as a colored pinpoint on a map, and then when
clicked will launch the corresponding live video stream.
How it works
Once PocketCaster Pro is installed on a device, users simply press the
"start" button and the device will begin streaming a video. At the same
time, the application will establish a data connection and stream the
video live with embedded GPS data from the device to a server using
WiMAX. From there, the video can be propagated to a webpage where
friends, relatives and fans can watch what's being shot and see the
location, in real time.
Because the video is automatically stored on a server, a copy of the
video is instantly available when the "stop" button is pressed, and can
also be displayed on a global map for convenient browsing. Defaults can
be defined in advance, so that alerts are sent to friends when a user
goes "live". Every member is provided a personal webpage to host videos
and show locations on a map.
How it can be used
PocketCaster Pro can be used to share a birthday
party, wedding, or sporting event with people who aren't able to attend.
A student can broadcast a lecture to a roommate back at the dorm. A
technician might show distant colleagues a broken part or piece of
machinery. A journalist (professional or citizen) can share a breaking
news event, and have a record for later. Security officers and first
responders in the field can provide a clear view of what's happening to
decision-makers back at the office.
Availability
PocketCaster Pro is available now through a beta
program and can be accessed by signing up at the Company's website. The
Web 2.0 mashup features showcased in the demonstration provide a preview
of what will be included in the beta of the PocketCaster portal, which
is targeted for launch in February 2008.
About ComVu
ComVu is the global provider of DIY
mobile broadcasting solutions, enabling anyone to simply stream live
video from their mobile device to the Internet. Coupled with today's 3G
mobile devices, ComVu provides an end-to-end solution for live
broadcasting of social events, amateur sports, breaking news and
emergencies in the field. The company's PocketCaster solution is a
multiple award recipient, including the grand-prize winner of the NAVTEQ
LBS Global Challenge. PocketCaster is offered direct to consumers and as
an ASP service or licensed solution to mobile operators, consumer
portals, ISPs, enterprises and government organizations. For more
information please visit: http://www.comvu.com. |
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