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09-15-09, 01:52 AM
DivX has signed a license agreement with Motorola for a new series of IPTV set-top box devices — available initially in Europe only.
The license allows the San Diego-based digital media company to incorporate its video format technology that can compress up to eight standard-definition movies on an 8GB USB flash drive.
The new Motorola set-top box will allow users to play back movies inputted via a USB port and stored on a flash drive.
Separately, Blockbuster Inc. has said it plans to offer movie rentals in the future on a flash drive via a USB port on its nascent Express rental kiosks.
Last week, Panasonic Corp. said it would incorporate DivX high-definition technology in its semi-conductor chips for use in consumer electronics devices such as digital televisions, Blu-ray Disc players and in-car DVD players, according to San Diego-based DivX.
The digital media company’s DivX 7 software allows certified devices to securely playback videos, including Hollywood movies, in high-definition.
DivX earlier this month acquired AnySource Media, creator of the Internet video navigation platform for connected TVs, for $15 million.
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/electronic-delivery/divx-inks-deal-motorola-set-top-boxes-17036
The license allows the San Diego-based digital media company to incorporate its video format technology that can compress up to eight standard-definition movies on an 8GB USB flash drive.
The new Motorola set-top box will allow users to play back movies inputted via a USB port and stored on a flash drive.
Separately, Blockbuster Inc. has said it plans to offer movie rentals in the future on a flash drive via a USB port on its nascent Express rental kiosks.
Last week, Panasonic Corp. said it would incorporate DivX high-definition technology in its semi-conductor chips for use in consumer electronics devices such as digital televisions, Blu-ray Disc players and in-car DVD players, according to San Diego-based DivX.
The digital media company’s DivX 7 software allows certified devices to securely playback videos, including Hollywood movies, in high-definition.
DivX earlier this month acquired AnySource Media, creator of the Internet video navigation platform for connected TVs, for $15 million.
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/electronic-delivery/divx-inks-deal-motorola-set-top-boxes-17036