Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Thu, January 8, 2009
Macrovision to Bring Instant Access to Digital Content Directly to Internet-Connected Televisions
LAS VEGAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today demonstrated a new capability that brings the seamless integration and delivery of digital content to Internet-connected televisions through Macrovision's consumer electronics (CE) Interactive Program Guide (IPG).
The capability was demonstrated today at a Macrovision suite during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show using content provided by CBS. CBS and Macrovision share a similar vision of making it easy for viewers to find and access their favorite television shows and other entertainment from their TV.
In the demonstration, select CBS content including episodes from its top-rated drama, CSI, was accessed directly from Macrovision's CE IPG. 58 million CE devices around the world are enabled with Macrovision's CE IPG for on-screen program listings. The functionality is now being expanded to help Internet-connected television users navigate, discover and select Web content — whenever they want it — with just the click of their television remote controls.
Now, more than ever, consumers have access to a nearly infinite source of digital media content via the Internet. There is strong appeal for consumers to bring this content into the home through a wider variety of devices besides the PC. This will ultimately allow consumers to choose what content they want and when they want it—through one source, such as the television.
According to ABI Research, a market research firm, the number of Internet-connected digital TVs, game consoles and set top boxes will exceed 200 million by 2013.
"The trend of consumers watching television programming in many different ways at their own leisure continues," said Corey Ferengul, EVP of Marketing for Macrovision. "Imagine missing your favorite television program yet having the flexibility to immediately access it on your television screen with your remote control. We are committed to continuing to partner with content providers to enhance the overall home entertainment experience."
Macrovision previously announced a relationship with content provider, CinemaNow, to bring downloaded movies to the television.
Macrovision's Internet-connected TV interface is powered by rich media, data and metadata that Macrovision provides for music, games, movies and television programming.
In addition to the Internet-connected television capability demonstration, Macrovision also unveiled its newest interactive programming guide product, developed under the project name Neon, which allows next-generation systems to recognize, access and play consumers' digital media libraries, regardless of original source or location, through smart TV sets at the center of the digital home.
About Macrovision Solutions Corporation
Macrovision Solutions Corporation is focused on providing a uniquely simple digital home entertainment experience by delivering solutions to businesses to protect, enhance and distribute digital goods to consumers across multiple channels. Macrovision's technologies are deployed by companies in the entertainment, consumer electronics, cable and satellite, and online distribution markets to solve industry-specific challenges and bring greater value and a more robust user experience to their customers. The result of deploying Macrovision's solutions is a simple end user experience for discovering, managing and enjoying digital content. Today, Macrovision provides connected middleware, media recognition, interactive programming guides, copy protection and rich media, data and metadata on music, games, movies and television programming. The company also operates an entertainment portal which can be found at [ http://www.allmusic.com ]. Macrovision holds over 4,100 issued or pending patents and patent applications worldwide.
Macrovision is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous offices across the United States and around the world including Japan, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. More information about Macrovision can be found at [ www.macrovision.com ].
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