Press Release 04/12/2010
Verizon Showcases LiveCast’s Live Mobile Video Solutions for LTE at NAB
Demonstration of Company’s Flagship Low Latency Solutions, and Mobile Broadcasting Backpack System with Remote Control
Las Vegas, NV. – April 12, 2010 – LiveCast today announced it is demonstrating its industry-leading live mobile video solutions in Verizon’s booth at the 2010 NAB Show. The company is unveiling next generation 4G solutions, which will power the global roll-out of advanced IMS based LTE services.
Among the ground-breaking LTE solutions that LiveCast representatives will demonstrate from Verizon’s booth (#SL3309) are:
· Mobile Live Broadcasting with Low Latency and SDI Playout – LiveCast will showcase live video streaming from mobile phones and netbooks in the field, featuring two-way live communications, viewing on computers and phones, and LiveCast’s low latency viewing and SDI playout system. LiveCast SDI also allows for real-time monitoring of many mobile streams in the field simultaneously, switching to master output feed, tracking of live streams on a map, live chat, photo snapshots, much more
· Mobile Live Broadcasting BackPack System – LiveCast’s new ProPack live mobile broadcast system for 4G will also be demonstrated at the booth. An integrated component to the LiveCast platform, it enables professional, near HD-quality live video streaming from a light-weight, extended battery-powered wireless backpack unit. The system gives individual journalists the ability to cover breaking news and live events where deploying traditional broadcast technologies might be impossible or too costly. LiveCast ProPack is uniquely remote controlled using a mobile phone to eliminating the disruptive “opening and closing” of the backpack to start and stop system, verify streaming, monitor battery usage and to modify settings.
Although any laptop may be used, the ProPack was specifically designed to advantage the enhanced battery life and low-power consumption that is provided by Intel Atom powered netbooks. Additionally, for netbooks that come bundled with Nvidia ION graphics units, enhanced hardware-based video encoding is enabled; providing substantially lower power consumption and concurrently enabling real-time near HD video encoding
All the new solutions unveiled at NAB also support Sony XMPilot metadata workflow.
The NAB Show is the world’s largest electronic media show attended by more than 85,000 audio, video and film content professionals. The event spotlights filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.
Attendees interested in receiving an overview and demonstration of these new solutions at NAB should contact Jennifer Blome at jb@livecast.com, or +1 604-844-2263 ext 2#, or +1 778-869-2003 to schedule an appointment on-site at booth (#SL3309).
About LiveCast
A worldwide leader in streaming live video from the field to professional broadcast studios and command centers with low latency and reduced operating costs. Pioneering the concept of DIY broadcasting using a cell phone as early as 2005, LiveCast enables anyone with a compatible mobile phone, PC, Mac, or IP camera to stream live video. LiveCast offers a complete on-the-go solution for streaming breaking news, emergencies in the field, security patrols, and any other event where it’s critical to see what is happening in the field in real-time. The Company provides services to many of the world’s largest media companies, government agencies, health organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. LiveCast is a Verizon Business Alliance Partner. Solutions are offered as an ASP service or licensed server solutions on a customer’s network. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. More information can be found at: www.livecast.com.