Extension of DivX Certification(TM) Program Enables Blu-ray Players, Digital Televisions and More to Support Newest Version of DivX(R) Video Technology
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX), a digital media company, today launched the new DivX Plus(TM) HD certification program, which will enable consumer electronics devices to support the newest version of DivX(R) video technology based on the H.264 standard. Leading integrated circuit (IC) manufacturers Sigma Designs and Trident Microsystems, Inc. are the first two licensees to sign agreements for DivX Plus HD certification.
The new DivX Plus HD format, which enables the creation and playback of H.264 video in an .mkv file container with high-quality AAC audio, was introduced with the release of Version 7 of DivX for Windows software on January 6 on www.divx.com. DivX Plus certified devices will be able to playback a wide variety of video files with the .mkv file extension and AAC audio, whether created with DivX software or third-party tools. The first devices targeted to carry the “DivX Plus(TM) HD” badge, including Blu-ray players, HD digital televisions and set-top boxes, will be capable of supporting playback of DivX H.264 video at high-definition resolutions up to 1080p.
DivX Plus HD certified devices will also playback video files created using all previous versions of DivX video technology based on the MPEG-4 standard. Over 100 million DivX Certified(R) devices have already shipped worldwide from major manufacturers, and several DivX IC licensees are in the process of implementing the new DivX technology on their products to power the first DivX Plus HD certified devices.
“The DivX Plus HD certification program is an important step in enabling consumers to enjoy true HD video on any kind of device,” said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. “The H.264 video standard offers great performance and visual quality and has gained traction throughout the industry for a variety of applications. With the release of our DivX 7 software and the corresponding DivX Plus HD certification program, we hope to speed the adoption of H.264 by offering a high-quality, consumer-friendly solution that will let consumers playback their HD videos on the PC, in the living room and on the go. We look forward to working with our broad ecosystem of consumer electronics partners to help improve the consumer video experience.”
For more information about DivX 7 for Windows, visit www.divx.com.
About DivX
DivX, Inc. is a digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the “three screens” comprising today’s consumer media environment — the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 100 million DivX Certified devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.
About Trident
Trident Microsystems, Inc., designs, develops and markets integrated circuits, or ICs, and associated software for digital media applications, such as digital television, LCD television, or TV, and digital set-top boxes, or STB. Trident’s products are sold to a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the Company’s web site: https://www.tridentmicro.com.
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