| Las Vegas, NV April 1999
CMI will introduce their new MPEG-1 Video Conferencing transmission
system at NAB99 Booth S4677 in Las Vegas, April 19-22, 1999.
This real-time videoconferencing system is one of the newest
products in CMI' expanding line of Broadcast Products. It
is designed for simplicity, flexibility and affordability
The MPEG Conf is a very efficient, cost-effective solution
for a broad range of applications where ordinary ISDN or network
systems provide unacceptable fidelity or reliable long-term
usage. The MPEG Conf uses video from standard videoconferencing
or higher quality video cameras and comes complete with electronic
noise/echo-canceling speaker microphones. CMI's MPEG Conf
System consists of an encoder/decoder unit at each end. Each
station encodes and decodes MPEG-1 SIF quality broadcast images
and audio in real-time on a point-to-point connection reliably
24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Transmission can be T1-T1, T1-E1
or E1-E1.
Laszlo Zoltan, VP at CMI noted that "The remarkable feature
of this system is the ability to provide clean, 30 MPEG-1
frames per second images with synchronized audio in both directions
using just a single T1 phone line with only nominal lag. That's
doing everything within just 1.5 - including overhead. No
one else can do that. And it really benefits users that want
superior quality, but don't have bottomless budgets!"
With this ingenious design, CMI designed in broadcast quality
MPEG-1 encoders interfaced to their own unique high speed
communication cards with built-in T1 modems so users just
plug in the proper phone jack, camera and microphone.
The MPEG Conf is based on open "Wintel" NT technology. This
unique blend of hardware and software also provides the ability
to continuously monitor operations with a custom GUI front
end that displays all kinds of line error conditions and statistics
in real time. Monitoring and controlling can be performed
locally and/or remotely allowing knowledgeable technicians
to always have immediate information and control. End-users
do not have to be "techies" to use the systems.
Their great price/performance ratio is achieved by building
on widely available components from the leading industry suppliers.
Competitors offer proprietary systems that are not upgradeable
as user needs and technologies evolve. That factor restricts
their customers to only one supplier's resources. Since the
MPEG Conf System incorporates Windows NT as their operating
system, it is further able to adapt as new devices or standards
gain importance. Users can consistently incorporate the finest
LAN/WAN interface from leading suppliers and no longer be
locked in with a single firm's vision and engineering limitations.
CMI also produces the MPEG Shuttle series of "turnkey" MPEG-1
and MPEG-2 transmissions systems with a wide range features
and configurations. It is for those who demand broadcast-
quality MPEG-2, but have wanted the ability to transmit over
multiple T1 lines rather than ATM. Ideal uses are: Distance
Learning, Court Hearing Appearances, Video and Audio Teleconferencing,
Telemedicine Consultations/Instructions and OEM.
About CMI
MPEG Shuttle, MPEG Conf , DVB Master and CMI are trademarks
of CMI
Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
DVB is used per the DVB Project, European Broadcasting Union.
HotLink is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor.
CMI was founded in Silicon Valley by an ex-Intel manager who
wanted to focus on niche markets where CMI's skills and experience
would count most. CMI has been aggressively evolving communication
and broadcast transmission products for over seven years.
Since 1978, CMI has been providing engineering solutions to
a broad range of applications.
CMI is a leading provider of Imaging, Video, and IT Solutions.
We offer total solutions in these distinct, but related areas.
In each area we have a gathered unequaled expertise.
For more information, please contact:
CMI
11409 West Bernardo Court
San Diego, California 92127
Phone: (858) 613-1818
Fax: (858) 613-1815
or visit our website at www.computermodules.com
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