VisualOn Integrates On2 VP6 Video Into Mobile Multimedia Applications
March 25 2009 - 12:13PM
PR Newswire (US)
On2 VP6 Video Playback Becoming a Prerequisite for Mobile
Applications CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. and CAMPBELL, Calif., March 25
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On2 Technologies (NYSE Amex: ONT), a
leader in video compression solutions, announced today that it has
licensed its On2 VP6(R) video format and software to VisualOn, Inc.
VisualOn will optimize and integrate VP6 decoding software into its
multimedia application suite for mobile platforms. On2 VP6, through
its inclusion in the Adobe Flash and Sun JavaFX application
platforms, has become the de facto format for web video and a
fundamental requirement for Internet-connected mobile devices. When
compared to H.264 Baseline profile (an emerging video format used
in wireless applications) On2 VP6 content offers 10% to 20% better
video compression performance while requiring less computing power
to play. As a result, VP6 enables a wider range of mobile devices
to play high-quality content without sacrificing battery life. For
more information about On2 VP6 visit http://www.on2.com/on2video.
VisualOn's highly optimized software applications allow consumers
to play rich multimedia content on mobile devices without expensive
dedicated hardware. VisualOn's highly optimized power-efficient
software codecs and multimedia applications offer everything needed
to enable video, audio, and still image applications on mobile
devices. "We are pleased to have VisualOn optimize and integrate
On2 VP6 to their application suite," said Matt Frost, COO and
interim CEO of On2 Technologies. "They have exceptional skill and
experience in delivering highly optimized multimedia software for
mobile devices, and we look forward to seeing high-performance
playback of our codec as an integral part of their solutions." "The
widespread presence of On2 VP6 content on the web makes it an
essential format for VisualOn's product portfolio," said Yang Cai
CEO of VisualOn. "Adding VP6 to our application suite will enable
mobile users to watch high-quality VP6 without requiring a
bleeding-edge processor or a pocketful of batteries. Our customers
as well as consumers ultimately benefit from the high quality,
lower power, and reduced cost achieved through VisualOn's
partnership with On2." About VisualOn VisualOn, Inc. is a Silicon
Valley based mobile software company that enables a rich multimedia
experience on handheld devices, without the need for expensive
hardware. VisualOn's unique patent-pending technology is optimized
for quality, performance, and minimal power consumption. It
supports video and audio applications, including mobile TV and
streaming, with quality levels that rival the Apple iPhone.
VisualOn's software offerings include support for all popular video
and audio formats. Its solutions are available as plug-ins for
Windows Mobile Media Player or as an SDK for integration with third
party applications. For more information, please visit
http://www.visualon.com/. About On2 Technologies On2 (NYSE Amex:
ONT) creates advanced video compression technologies that power the
video in today's leading desktop and mobile applications and
devices. On2 customers include Adobe, Skype, Nokia, Infineon, Sun
Microsystems, Mediatek, Sony, Brightcove, and Move Networks. On2
Technologies is headquartered in Clifton Park, NY USA. For more
information visit http://www.on2.com/. Trademarks mentioned in this
release are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE:
On2 Technologies CONTACT: Chris Pfaff, On2 Technologies, Inc.,
+1-973-509-6565, Web Site: http://www.on2.com/
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