Thomson Broadcast Systems Will Propose
Triveni Digital's PSIP Generation System
Agreement allows THOMSON broadcast systems to resell PSIP Builde™ Pro as part of its DTV solutions
Las Vegas, NV April 11 2000
Triveni Digital, formerly LG Electronics Research Center of America, today announced a non-exclusive agreement with THOMSON broadcast systems, on its PSIP Builder Pro AE-10 system. The agreement follows an extensive evaluation of the AE-10 system, and enables THOMSON broadcast systems to incorporate the PSIP Builder Pro's dynamic PSIP generation and other capabilities into its ATSC encoding/multiplexing systems that are sold to television stations around the country.
PSIP Builder Pro generates Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) streams for Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) digital television broadcast stations from a single Windows NT computer. PSIP is a group of tables applied to terrestrial and cable broadcasts which provides receivers with program and system information. In essence, it is the roadmap a receiver follows in order to access appropriate video, audio and/or data information.
PSIP Builder Pro automatically validates data formats and creates consistent data across PSIP tables without the need for manual cross-table reconciliation. Last-minute corrections such as schedule overruns of sports events, emergency news coverage, and program cancellations are also easy to make with the system.
"Triveni Digital's PSIP Builder Pro comes as a good complement to our ATSC DTV encoding/multiplexing systems," said Thierry Long, President of THOMSON broadcast inc.. "The ease with which it was integrated with our products proves once again how much THOMSON broadcast systems as well as Triveni Digital are dedicated to open standards for the benefit of their customers."
"THOMSON broadcast systems has excellent technology for the emerging DTV broadcasting world, and we are excited to be able to partner with them," said Mark Simpson, President of Triveni Digital. "The commitment of Triveni Digital and THOMSON broadcast systems to open systems solutions brings substantial benefit to our customers in the form of flexibility, ability to upgrade, and choice."
About THOMSON broadcast systems
THOMSON broadcast systems, a subsidiary of THOMSON multimedia (SICOVAM: 18453, NYSE: TMS), develops, produces and markets broadcast equipment for the complete digital image chain from production and post-production to transmission and broadcasting. THOMSON broadcast systems also provides turnkey solutions for complete systems (production and post-production studios, OB and SNG vans, TV channel play-out, digital head-ends for satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasting applications). THOMSON broadcast inc. is the North American subsidiary of THOMSON broadcast systems.
About Triveni Digital
Triveni Digital (formerly LG Electronics Research Center of America), a subsidiary of LG Electronics, was founded in 1997 in Princeton, New Jersey. Triveni Digital develops digital television software, systems and solutions, focusing on ATSC PSIP generation and management, data broadcasting systems and applications, and instruments for analyzing and monitoring the integrity of complex ATSC transport streams and signals. It is working with a number of partners to bring innovative products based on open and standards-compliant architecture to market. Triveni Digital's staff brings years of experience in industrial research and leading edge product development to bear on the emerging DTV industry.
THOMSON broadcast inc., 49 Smith Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631
Tel: (201) 569 1650; Fax: (201) 569 1511; Web: www.thomsonbroad.com
Triveni Digital, Inc., 40 Washington Road, Princeton Junction, New Jersey 08550.
Tel: (609) 716-3502; Fax (609) 716-3503; Web: www.3veni.com
