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Motorola and WorldGate Communications Announce Exclusive Agreement for Ojo Personal Video Phone

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Motorola, a leading provider of wireless, broadband, and automotive communications technologies, and WorldGate Communications, Inc., a developer of video phones, have announced an exclusive multi-year agreement for the worldwide development and distribution of the Ojo personal video phone. The agreement, announced at the NCTA 2004 trade show in New Orleans, will see Motorola market and distribute the Ojo personal video phone globally, while WorldGate will continue to develop and enhance the technology.

The Ojo personal video phone is a groundbreaking device that leverages the H.264 digital compression standard and high-fidelity full-duplex speakerphone technology to enable high-quality video calls over an IP connection. The device is designed to operate on the high-speed data infrastructures provided by cable and DSL providers, and WorldGate has applied for patent protection for its unique technology and design.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement between Motorola and WorldGate Communications will lead to the global distribution of the Ojo personal video phone, with Motorola handling marketing and distribution through broadband service providers, retailers, and distributors of telecommunications products.
  • The Ojo personal video phone uses the H.264 digital compression standard and high-fidelity full-duplex speakerphone technology to enable high-quality video calls over an IP connection.
  • The device is designed to operate on the high-speed data infrastructures provided by cable and DSL providers, and WorldGate has applied for patent protection for its unique technology and design.
  • The agreement includes a prepayment by Motorola against future product purchases, and Motorola and WorldGate will jointly develop future broadband video telephony solutions.
  • The Ojo personal video phone is expected to be available to consumers and businesses in the fall of 2004.
  • The technology is based on interoperable standards, including DOCSIS, SIP, and PacketCable, enabling video calls to be easily transmitted to other video phones and devices.
  • Motorola will begin field tests of the technology in Q2 2004.

Statistics:

  • Motorola's sales in 2003 were $27.1 billion.
  • The Ojo personal video phone uses data rates as low as 110 Kbps, ensuring that existing broadband infrastructures can easily handle high volumes of video phone traffic without additional network equipment.
  • The Ojo personal video phone operates at 30 frames per second, providing a smooth and high-quality video call experience.
  • The agreement includes a multi-year partnership between Motorola and WorldGate Communications.
  • The Ojo personal video phone is designed to operate on the high-speed data infrastructures provided by cable and DSL providers.

Sources:

  • Motorola press release, "Motorola and WorldGate Communications, Inc. Announce Exclusive Agreement for Ojo Personal Video Phone"
  • WorldGate Communications press release, "WorldGate Communications, Inc. Announces Agreement with Motorola to Develop and Distribute Ojo Personal Video Phone"
  • Motorola website, "Motorola Broadband Communications Sector"
  • WorldGate Communications website, "About WorldGate"

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