Mediacast
2002 - A-Z of exhibitors
The following
information is provided by the companies themselves to the organisers of the
show, hence advanced-television.com has not sought to assure the veracity or
otherwise of any claims made. Nonetheless, the list below provides a useful
'who's who' along with announcements of product launches, conference presentation
and specific events during the main show.
NDS TO DEMONSTRATE
HOW OPERATORS CAN MAKE MONEY OUT OF DIGITAL CABLE AT MEDIACAST 2002
Live demonstrations of low cost, high functionality set-top boxes
incorporating multiple middlewares such as NDS Core, Liberate and
OpenTV.
NDS XTV (TM) advanced PVR technology provides new revenue generating
opportunities. NDS's Open VideoGuard conditional access and set-top box
(STB) integration capabilities enable network operators to support cost
effective digital infrastructure.
Stand R18, Mediacast, London - March 20th, 2002- NDS Group plc, a News
Corporation company, and the leading provider of conditional access
systems and interactive applications for digital pay TV, will
demonstrate cost effective set-top box (STB) solutions that include
NDS's secure Open VideoGuard (TM) conditional access at London's leading
broadband technology event, Mediacast 2002. A key NDS role is to act
as both STB and systems integrator. Working with numerous STB
manufacturers and middleware suppliers, NDS is committed to providing
multiple STBs with standard specifications allowing operators to rapidly
drive down costs whilst enabling fast time to market so bringing
additional revenues and profits sooner.
Visitors to the NDS stand at Mediacast will see how low cost, high
functionality STBs can help operators offer consumers what they want in
functionality whilst giving the operator a low cost secure entry to
market.
Demonstrations on the stand will include:
Low cost STB: NDS will demonstrate a cost-effective STB
powered by NDS Core (TM) middleware that offers excellent functionality
and revenue-generating interactive capabilities which has successfully
proved to be the starting point for many operators. NDS Core enables
operators to run HTML and Java applications on low-cost digital STBs
because the NDS solution requires a very small memory footprint.
Advanced PVR STB: The personalized video recorder (PVR) is now a
reality. NDS XTV (TM) technology provides operators with new business
opportunities to attract and retain subscribers while increasing
revenues and helping to prevent and reduce churn. NDS will be
demonstrating simple yet compelling features to show how NDS XTV, now
launched in the UK through BSkyB's Sky+ advanced STB, is already
enabling new business models.
David Nabozny, Vice President & General Manager, NDS EMEA said: "NDS
believes that set-top boxes hold the key to generating revenues through
cable. One size does not fit all. Operators want to be able to choose
from a range of low-priced set-top boxes that can run new innovative
services through to products that can provide advanced PVR capabilities
and interactive services in the most cost-effective manner. What this
means is that NDS can help you provide the right consumer product for
the right mix of services saving unnecessary extra cost in deployment."
Leading cable operators worldwide have selected NDS to provide their
Open VideoGuard (TM) conditional access technology, systems integration
and interactive application capabilities. These include Stream (Italy),
Cablevision (USA), Foxtel (Australia), Auna (Spain), Tevel and Matav
(Israel). NDS has recently announced new digital cable contract wins in
China (CCTV), Russia (Versatel) and Taiwan (China Network Systems).
Pacific Satellite
Pacific Satellite will launch their new model - DSR2800CI digital + CI
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| NETA Elektronik
A.S |
Stand:
R70 |
| ENGEL-Nikko
Electronica SA |
Stand:
J48 |
| Novapal
Limited |
Stand:
H40 |
| NxtWave
Communications Inc |
Stand:
U8 |
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| Company
Name Stand Number |
Stand:
F20 |
| Opentech
Inc. |
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| Pace Micro
Technology Plc |
Stand:
K10 |
| Pacific
Satellite |
Stand:
K1 |
| International
Ltd |
| Paradise
Datacom |
Stand:
M72 |
| Parkway
Gordon |
Stand:
U21 |
| Prime Electronics
& |
Stand:
R55 |
| Satellitics
Inc. |
| Pro Broadband
Inc. |
Stand:
P42 |
| Promax Electronica
S.A. |
Stand:
P52 |
| Prosat Corporation |
Stand:
L1 |
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| Quanzhou
Shenzhou |
Stand:
U19 |
| Electronic
Co Ltd. ?? |
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| Raven Manufacturing
Ltd |
Stand:
L50 |
| Reed Television
Group |
Stand: G18 |
| International |
| RSD Communications
|
Stand:
S10 |
| ruwido Austria
GmbH |
Stand:
P41 |
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| S M T Hong
Kong |
Stand:
L41 |
| Samsung
Corporation |
Stand:
P18 |
| Samsung
Electronics |
Stand:
G30 |
In May 2002
the production of new generation of motors (SM3) is being
started. In comparison with the older generation the main improvements
are: housing made of alluminium, smaller volume for 65%, electronic
control of position of satellites and wider range of movement. At last
but not least, in year 2002 a Pick and place line for PCB production
is being restored for Sat Control's own needs and to outbid its
services. This is another extension of many that Sat Control has already
made.
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| Sat Kurier
Magazine |
Stand:
R71 |
| Satellite
City |
Stand:
L74 |
| Satellite
TV Europe / |
Stand:
M83 |
| What
Satellite |
| Satellites
Infos |
Stand:
L63 |
| Satnews
Publishers |
Stand:
L82 |
| SCC International |
Stand:
P13 |
|
SCM Microsystems |
Stand:
H10 |
CAM: Conditional
Access Module
Conditional Access Modules (CAMs) slot into the set-top box through a
common interface and use a smart card to descramble encrypted TV
signals.
These are designed to reduce the number of hacking attacks by ensuring a
tighter level of security for the provider. From a software point of
view
the application is downloaded during the manufacturing process within a
secure, Private and Public key infrastructure, by using RSA algorithms.
New
code upgrades are carried out via satellite, terrestrial or cable
broadcasting. On the hardware side, it is possible to protect the module
itself as the software protected code is in a chip set. This in effect
provides 'double locking' which prevents both the hardware and the
software being tampered with. Secure Loader and Secure Download-over-
the-Air are some of the new security features of CAMs. All major
Conditional Access Systems like: Irdeto, Viaccess, Conax(CAS3),
Nagravision, Cryptoworks, Scopus Networks and Chinese Tsing-Hua-Tong-
Fang support Conditonal Access Modules.
Security became in the area of Digital TV most important issue of Smart
Card based Conditional Access Systems. Illegal use of components in the
Digital TV chain is forbidden - hacking must be prevented. With the use
of Conditional Access Modules the security level can be raised
dramatically to ensure the revenue and return-of-invest of the operator.
Secure Loader, Secure Download-over-the-Air and mechanical features are
some of the new security features of CAMs. All major Conditional Access
Systems like: Irdeto, Viaccess, Conax(CAS3), Nagravision, Cryptoworks,
Scopus Networks and Chinese Tsing-Hua-Tong-Fang supports Conditonal
Access Modules.
Multicrypt Test Tool
The Multicrypt Test Tool helps the set top box and iDTV industry to
develop, test and qualify the common interface communication. With more
than 200 test scenarios and different modes the box manufacturers can
now
easily test and qualify its receiver platforms based fully on DVB and
CCETT
requirements.
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The St@rkey receiver unique in the market. It is a receiver which
combines digital TV (DVB/MPEG-2) and data casting application (IP/MPEG-4)
in one
single box. It also has USB interface for computers. Key features are
two integrated Common Interface slots for Conditional Access Modules and a
smart card interface for encrypted IP streams downloaded from satellite.
The product is designed for easy and fast installation and its interface
is future proofed for compatibility issues. This comes in two versions
satellite receiver (St@rKey QPSK) and terrestrial receiver (St@rKey
OFDM)
Security became in the area of Digital TV most important issue of Smart
Card based Conditional Access Systems. Illegal use of components in the
Digital TV chain is forbidden - hacking must be prevented. With the use
of Conditional Access Modules the security level can be raised
dramatically to ensure the revenue and return-of-invest of the operator.
Secure Loader, Secure Download-over-the-Air and mechanical features are
some of the new security features of CAMs.
The use of digital Terrestrial networks in Europe and Asia is increasing
constantly. The St@rkey OFDM receiver combines digital TV (DVB/MPEG-2)
and datacasting application (IP/MPEG-4) on one single box with USB
interface for computers. Main features are two integrated Common
Interface slots for the flexible use of Conditional Access Modules and
the SmartCard interface for encrypted IP streams coming from satellite.
Easy, fast installation combined with future proof interfaces makes the
St@rkey receiver unique in the market.
SCM Microsystems is heavily involved in developments and invents to
increase security level of Digital TV to prevent the illegal use of
Conditional Access Descrambling. Conditional Access Modules is the
potential platform for operators to guarantee the return of invest of
operators.
No doubt, Digital-TV is increasing worldwide, the industry is entering
the Digital TV market with new products and services. Operators and
broadcasters prepare for the analogue switch-off. Operators investing in
upgrading its terrestrial-, satellite- and cable infrastructure for
Digital-TV and Interactivity.
Subsidised expensive business models can be history with an open- and
horizontal market model where the customers have the choice of digital
receivers with Common Interface. Removable Conditional Access Modules
offer more flexibility to the customer. The major advantage for the
operator is that he can focus on the content rather than on hardware.
Interoperability is the key for developing Digital-TV worldwide. The DVB
Common Interface Standard helps the consumer electronic industry to
qualify and test different kind of CI Set-Top-Boxes.
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| Sematron
UK Limited |
Stand:
T42 |
Sematron will
be promoting Comtech EF Data's new CiM 550 & CIM 300L
(Comtech Internet Enabled Modem). With integrated IP support and an L-
band interface, CiM -300L is targeted towards remote locations that
require a low-cost, high-performance, single-channel terminal for
Internet access, Intranet and e-commerce. The CiM -550 is a high-
performance, low-cost, IP-enabled satellite modem designed for closed
network Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) links - ideal for many VSAT
applications. In addition, new features of the CDM600 (open network
satellite modem) will offer bandwidth-saving 16QAM Viterbi, Reed-Solomon
3/4 rate and 7/8 rate FECs. Sematron will also announce Turbo Product
Code versions for the 8PSK rate 3/4 and 16QAM rate 3/4.
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| Seoby Remote
Control Co. Ltd |
Stand:
M41 |
| Seodu Inchip,
Inc. |
Stand:
P71 |
The latest broadcast
technology innovations such as interactive
services, Dolby digital 5.1 and the DVB Multimedia Home Platform (MHP)
standard will be featured on the stand alongside a selection of the
1,100 TV and radio services on ASTRA.
ASTRA-NET has unparalleled experience in broadband multimedia via
satellite applications which can be received as easily as the TV and
radio services in businesses and homes across Europe. Already, service
providers such as Deutsche Telecom, Netsystem and BySky are using ASTRA-
NET technology to deliver broadband Internet content via ASTRA. Visitors
will see how easy it is, using a satellite dish, to download IP content
at DSL-type speeds of up to 768kbit/s.
The two-way ASTRA Broadband Interactive System (BBI), which is also
featured on the SES ASTRA stand, has extended broadband communication
possibilities not only for large corporations but private independent
companies too. Using a two-way BBI Satellite Interactive Terminal (SIT),
users can contribute data at speeds of up to 2 MBit/s from any location
in Europe.
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| Shanghai
Qianjin Electric |
Stand:
H12 |
| Equipment
Co. Ltd |
| Shantou
Gospell |
Stand:
T1 |
| Electronics
Co. Ltd |
| Sharp
Electronics (Europe) |
Stand:
S61 |
| GmbH |
| Shenzhen
Coship |
Stand:
U15
|
| Electronics
Co, Ltd
|
| Sichuan
Video Electronic Co.,ltd. |
Stand:
L62 |
(Chengdu,China)
The highlight will be on the new digital system such as digital head
end, equipment of HFC system and SDH transporting system . TC-3650 QAM
Modulator. TC-1821 MPEG-2 compact Encoder, SV-2700 Multiplexer.SV-1800
digital converter, digital TV interface Converter, Digital TV
multichannel divider,MMDS sv-5520 transmitter.MPEG-2 video decoder.etc.
All these are believed to construct wide-used and efficient digital
system successfully.
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SIDSA Semiconductor |
Stand:
H20 |
| Design
Solutions |
| Siel
Elettronica SPA |
Stand:
H15 |
| SkyStream
Networks |
Stand: S51 |
At Mediacast,
SkyStream will showcase their content delivery and data
over satellite solutions using video and Internet content.
Sony Semiconductor & Devices Europe (SDE)
Sony's core product ranges which will be demonstrated at the Mediacast
Show in May will include a range of products for Front End Set Top Boxes
(QPSK demodulator, COFDM demodulators) as well as a comprehensive family
of Common Interface and Conditional Access silicon and software
solutions for STB's and iDTVs.
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| Skyware
Radio Systems GmbH |
Stand:
S22 |
| Sony
Semiconductor & |
Stand:
K9 |
| Devices
Europe (SDE) |
| Soontai
Tech Co Ltd. |
Stand:
H19 |
| Span
Electronic GmbH & Co KG |
Stand:
P61 |
| STMicroelectronics |
Stand:
T69 |
| Strong
Digital Satellite TV |
Stand:
L30
|
| STV
Holland b.v. |
Stand:
M85 |
STV Holland
b.v. will introduce the Comwell CI55 - DVB Common Interface
Satellite Reveiver
| Summit
Overseas Ltd |
Stand:
J20 |
| Systec
Corporation |
Stand:
G10 |
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| Techno Trend
AG |
Stand:
R65 |
| Tele System
Electronic Spa |
Stand:
K23 |
| TelKom -
Telmor Ltd |
Stand:
U11 |
| Thales Broadcast
& Multimedia |
Stand:
J10 |
| Tratec Telecom
BV |
Stand:
U9 |
| Tsay-E International
Inc |
Stand:
J15A |
| TwinHan
Technology Co Ltd |
Stand:
H60 |
Televes will
be launching the Attic-box unit, specially designed for the
distribution of the SKY bouquet in homes.
Thales Broadcast & Multimedia
Thales is proud to introduce a 2RU standalone and innovative platform
design for its Multimedia Product Line. The first products to bear this
new design are the TOPAZ DTV Streamer and the two-time NAB winner OPAL
IP Gateway. This new release of OPAL, which provides high-speed Internet
access over DVB or ATSC DTV networks now features extensive performance
capabilities with up to 160 Mbps of IP throughput, a unique and
unrivalled front panel LCD with real-time IP statistic display, and
utmost reliability with its fully embedded design. This new release is
entirely compatible with previous releases installed on customer sites.
The TOPAZ DTV Streamer is also available on this new and modern compact
platform. TOPAZ DTV Streamer is designed to interconnect traditional
digital broadcast and IP networks. It is ideal for applications such as IP
contribution or live TV and radio streaming over a Multi-Tenant Unit
environment. TOPAZ DTV Streamer collects digital programs coming from
satellite, cable or terrestrial networks and streams all or part of the
programs over an IP-based network. The streamed TV and radio programs
can reach any number of simultaneous users.
Thales Broadcast & Multimedia unveils a new line of test & measurement
products dedicated to the MPEG-2 DVB, ATSC and ISDB digital TV networks
:COBALT, MERCURY and GRANITE. A live demonstration of the product line
may be viewed on the Thales booth!
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| Universal
Electronics |
Stand:
M10 |
| Universal
Remote Control |
Stand:
P1 |
| US Electronics
Inc. |
Stand:
H1 |
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| Veccom Co.
Ltd |
Stand:
P45 |
| Vector
Industries, France |
Stand:
G20 |
Vector Industries
will be launching a brand new product, the SRC
transparent dish. With its discreet, aesthetic design, the SRC merges
perfectly into its environment. The patented material (Synthesis Resin
Copolymere) has the same advantages as fiber-glass or plastic dishes, in
being fully resistant to oxidation and shocks. Moreover, the SRC
transparent dish is UV resistant (10 year warranty) with an attractive,
durable finish resistant to extreme wind conditions. Tested in a wind
tunnel at 200 km/h, the SRC dish absorbs pressure and is able to return
to its original shape, thanks to its innovative 'shape memory'
properties.
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Turkish OEM
manufacturer Vestel will reveal its plans for the UK free-
to-air (FTA) DTT market. The completion of their FTA DTT set-top box is
planned for March 2002, at which point mass-production will begin under
a variety of brand names. It will be available from retailers in April
and May.
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| Wamin Optocomm
Mfg. |
Stand:
M57 |
| Corporation |
| WaveCom
Electronics Inc |
Stand:
G5 |
| WAVEFRONTIER
Co, Ltd |
Stand:
J11 |
| WB Walton
Enterprises Inc |
Stand:
P85 |
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| X-Winds
Technology Inc |
Stand:
J36 |
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| Yes
Television |
Stand:
P30 |
Yes Television
will be highlighting new developments in the integration
of VOD with a broadcast EPG, network PVR functions and high speed games.
They will also be discussing the broadband business model, and how the
new funding environment is creating opportunities for more profitable
deployments.
| Yinhe Electronics
Co Ltd |
Stand:
T34 |
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| Zarlink
Semiconductor |
Stand:
S42 |
| Zinwell
Corporation |
Stand:
F1 |
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