MPEG4: State of the Art

  • Speakers:
  • Date & time: Thursday, 29 March 2001
  • 6:30 PM Social hour with refreshments
    7:30 PM Program
     
  • Meeting organizer: Rick Reagan, SGI

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  • Program:

  • Rich Mizer will give a short overview and update of the MPG4 standardscommittee's progress.

    iVAST has been at the forefront of the MPEG-4 interactive-broadbandstreaming space since 1998. MPEG-4 builds upon the highly successful MPEG-1,MPEG-2 and MP3 standards and is specifically crafted to optimize the deliveryof interactive audio/video content over broadband IP networks.

    iVAST is implementing this next generation streaming media technologyto enable content owners and broadband access providers to deliver enhancedrich media experiences, expand brand reach and derive new revenues

    To satisfy the demands of the emerging rich-media marketplace, iVASTis developing a unique combination of software, services and applicationsbased on the MPEG-4 standard. The iVAST solution encompasses a full rangeof functionality including, authoring, streaming, back-end integration,playback and interactivity. Designed to support broadband Internet enabledappliances including PCs, set-top boxes, game consoles and third-generation(3G) wireless devices, the iVAST platform delivers interactive, object-orientedand secure content over broadband networks including DSL, cable, wirelessand satellite networks worldwide.
     

    Welcome:

    SMPTEsf  welcomes members and friends to attend without charge.Reservations are not required for this meeting.

    Location:

    Silicon Graphics Inc.
    1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy. Mountain View, California
    Building 40 -- the SGI PresentationCenter
     

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