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News Release from: Sonic Solutions
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 January 2006
Broadcom signs for Blu-ray software
Sonic Solutions has licensed the AuthorScript BD Navigator software development kit (SDK) to Broadcom Corp.
Sonic Solutions has licensed the AuthorScript BD Navigator software development kit (SDK) to Broadcom Corp Broadcom will incorporate AuthorScript BD Navigator, which enables playback of the advanced interactive features of the Blu-ray Disc (BD) specification, into its BCM97438 high definition media player reference platform, creating a comprehensive, full-featured solution allowing Broadcom customers in consumer electronics markets, as well as the cable and satellite sectors, to rapidly enter the market for high definition multifunction set-top boxes and stand-alone devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Consumer adoption of HDTV is now in full swing, and the stage is set for the successful introduction of new disc formats that combine the convenience of DVD, HD's stunning visuals and advanced connectivity and interactivity", said Don Shulsinger, Vice President, Business Development, in Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group.
"With AuthorScript BD Navigator running on Broadcom hardware, our customers will be able to quickly develop reliable, specification-compliant playback systems allowing their end-users to fully enjoy BD's advanced interactive features".
"Sonic's leadership in all aspects of DVD, as well as its proactive involvement in the Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats, makes it the ideal source for this crucial element of our high definition reference platform".
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AuthorScript CE 6 is billed as a major breakthrough in bringing the power and performance of PC-based DVD and CD creation and playback technology to lower-cost consumer electronics (CE) devices.
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Kits aid HD-DVD development
AuthorScript HD-DVD Recorder and AuthorScript HD-DVD Navigator are billed as the industry's first HD-DVD software development kits.
The AuthorScript BD Navigator SDK delivers BD playback support that includes not only HDMV ("movie mode") but also BD-J, which allows content providers to enhance their BD titles with interactive bonus features that are synchronised directly to the main feature, contextually integrated menus that offer an uninterrupted movie-viewing experience, and content updating via Internet connectivity.
Sonic also offers a companion SDK called AuthorScript BD Recorder, which supports recording to BD-RE of both data and digital video (BDAV format).
Both SDKs are designed for fast integration into a broad range of CE devices.
Sonic's BD SDKs are part of an overall HD strategy that also includes professional solutions available to members of the High Definition Authoring Alliance (HDAA), the first and only worldwide association dedicated to preparing high-end production facilities and major motion picture studios for the launch of new high definition optical disc formats.
BD-related professional products include the HD-series Encoder for BD and HD DVD video, Scenarist BD, the world's first publicly-available authoring system for commercial HDMV titles, and a set of BD-J compilations for authoring advanced interactivity.
"We are aggressively pursuing the high definition market on all fronts, which is why partnering with the leading provider of CE set-top solutions is such a win-win situation", said Jim Taylor, General Manager of Sonic's Advanced Technology Group.
"This agreement allows Broadcom to easily incorporate functionality that is critical to staying at the top of the market as consumers demand advanced capabilities from new formats and devices".
"It also underscores the real-world value of Sonic technology in a market sector that is poised for its next big expansion, and uniquely positions Sonic to address the needs of customers in that space".
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