Kenwood Develops First In-Car Video Devices Based on MPH(TM) In-Band Mobile DTV System
December 11 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Leader in Mobile Electronics Joins LG and Harris to Bring Live,
Over-the-Air Digital TV to Moving Vehicles LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec.
11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move expected to accelerate the
rollout of mobile digital television (DTV), Kenwood USA Corporation
has become the first major manufacturer of automotive electronics
to develop a truly mobile DTV receiver for over-the-air broadcasts
in North America. Kenwood has created prototype terrestrial DTV
receivers based on the MPH(TM) in-band mobile DTV system, developed
by Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), LG Electronics and LG's U.S.
R&D subsidiary, Zenith. Prototype in-car Kenwood MPH(TM)
receivers -- designed to bring terrestrial broadcast digital TV to
consumers on the go, particularly those in fast-moving vehicles --
will be demonstrated publicly for the first time at the 2008
International CES(R) in January at the Kenwood booth N1001, Las
Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. MPH(TM) is capable of
providing robust terrestrial DTV signals to mobile, pedestrian and
handheld devices. For consumers, MPH(TM) enables users to view
their favorite broadcast TV programs, including movies and sports,
and access local news and weather information. For DTV
broadcasters, this new technology has the potential to create
lucrative new revenue streams. ATSC digital television -- which was
optimized for transmission to fixed receivers -- will be the only
broadcast television in the United States after February 2009 when
analog broadcasting ceases. MPH(TM) represents a significant
upgrade to ATSC, allowing excellent DTV reception performance in
cars, even at highway speeds. Kenwood's MPH(TM) DTV development
effort builds on the company's long record of innovation and its
unsurpassed reach in the mobile electronics marketplace, both in
the aftermarket and through more than 30 OEM relationships. In
addition to its leadership role in successfully field- testing HD
Radio(TM) (terrestrial digital broadcast radio tests with Harris
and National Public Radio) and developing the first commercially
available HD Radio(TM) and multicast receivers, Kenwood's Digital
Broadcast Group has supported development of other mobile video
technologies in Europe and Asia. "At Kenwood, we have been watching
the emerging market for mobile terrestrial DTV with great
interest," said Shoichiro Eguchi, president, Kenwood USA
Corporation. "With technologies like MPH(TM) paving the way, the
in-car DTV market will be enormous. We are pleased to work with
Harris, LG and Zenith on this breakthrough technology." LG
Electronics President and Chief Technology Officer Dr. H.G. Lee
said, "MPH(TM) field tests show that ATSC-compatible mobile DTV
works well. The next phase is to measure consumer interest. That's
where various manufacturers will play a crucial role, and Kenwood's
contributions to this effort are noteworthy." "Kenwood's
technological prowess and market strength in mobile electronics
lend further credibility to the MPH(TM) system," said Tim
Thorsteinson, president, Harris Broadcast Communications. "We look
forward to jointly demonstrating mobile DTV on Kenwood MPH(TM)
receivers." ABOUT KENWOOD USA CORPORATION Founded in 1961, Kenwood
USA Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio
and video products for home, car, and personal use. Offering more
than 250 products, Kenwood is one of the three largest selling
brands of audio and video entertainment products in the United
States and is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics
industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value.
Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, Ga., established in 1983,
maintains a leadership position in North and South America for
mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems. Clients
include prominent federal, state and local government agencies and
first responders and private industry including manufacturing,
contracting, security, hospitality and education. Kenwood USA
Corporation, based in Long Beach, Calif., is the largest subsidiary
of Kenwood Corporation (Japan). ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. LG
Electronics USA, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of LG
Electronics, Inc., a $48.5-billion global force in consumer
electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the
United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of digital display
and digital media products, digital appliances and mobile phones
under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG's U.S. R&D
subsidiary Zenith Electronics in Lincolnshire, Ill., is a long-time
leader in consumer electronics technologies and a pioneer in
digital HDTV. Zenith merged with LG Electronics in 1999. For
additional information, please visit http://www.zenith.com/ and
http://www.lgusa.com/. ABOUT HARRIS CORPORATION Harris is an
international communications and information technology company
serving government and commercial markets in more than 150
countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
annual revenue of over $4 billion and 16,000 employees -- including
nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to
developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products,
systems, and services. Additional information about Harris
Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. All trademarks
are held by their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: John I. Taylor of LG Electronics USA, Inc.,
+1-847-941-8181, ; or Dave Glidden of Harris Corporation,
+1-513-459-3639, ; or Doug Walmisley of Kenwood USA Corporation,
+1- 714-434-0556, Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.lgusa.com/ http://www.zenith.com/
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