HACKENSACK, N.J., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi and
LiveU (www.liveu.tv), the leader in portable live
video-over-cellular solutions, are announcing a new collaboration
to deliver an integrated professional live camera incorporating
LiveU's LU40 compact video uplink device into Hitachi's
professional video cameras, enabling camera operators to view and
manage LiveU's transmission status and video quality in
real-time.
Sean Moran, VP of Sales &
Marketing for Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, said, "We are very
excited by LiveU's uplink technology not only for broadcast
applications but also for other market segments. This is only
the beginning of our collaboration; we're committed to building a
strong integration between our two solutions to offer global
customers the ultimate live video camera."
Samuel Wasserman, LiveU's CEO,
said, "The Hitachi collaboration is an important step in LiveU's
global strategy to offer live capabilities to professional camera
operators and simplify the workflow in the field. Our development
teams are working closely together to build a unique solution
serving many different markets."
Hitachi's line of high image quality Broadcast and Professional
HDTV cameras have a 50-year heritage that is well known in the
Americas. Not only do they offer one of the best R.O.I.'s in
the industry but are backed by a well-known global and trusted
brand name, HITACHI, one of Japan's most financially stable
companies. All currently manufactured models of Hitachi HDTV
cameras can be used with the LiveU LU40 as a peripheral unit
mounted to the rear of the camera.
LiveU's handheld LU40 device offers a highly robust and
cost-effective HD video uplink solution for broadcasters and online
media. Weighing less than 25oz (700g), the LU40-S comes with an
easy-to-use touchscreen interface. The device includes LiveU's
proprietary internal antenna for stronger connectivity and new live
newsgathering features such as: low latency for interview-mode;
Store & Forward; file transfer (FTP); video and audio
indicators; and under one minute boot-up time.
LiveU owns the patent for cellular bonding in the US and other
countries. The LU40, together with all LiveU products, are based on
this patented technology.
LiveU will be presenting its full range of live video
uplink solutions at the 2013 NAB Show®, April 8-11, at the Las
Vegas Convention Center, booth #SU5511.
Ken Zamkow, LiveU's
Director of Sales and Marketing, will be speaking at the Broadcast
Engineering Conference, at 10:00 am on Thursday,
April 11, 2013 on "From Super Bowl to Varsity: Live Sports Coverage
Using Cellular Bonding Technology" - IP for Television
session".
About Hitachi
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. designs, manufacturers
and markets video cameras, digital transmission, processing and
recording devices for the broadcast television, cable, video
production, and industrial vision markets. For more information,
please call (516) 921-7200 or visit Hitachi's web site at
http://www.hitachikokusai.us. Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Inc. (TSE,
OSE: 6756), is a Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT) group company.
About LiveU
LiveU is the pioneer of broadcast-quality, video-over-cellular
solutions that allow live video transmission (HD and SD) from any
location around the world. With top-tier customers in 60+
countries, LiveU's solutions have been used for breaking news and
high-profile events, including the 2012 US Presidential Campaign,
London 2012 Olympics, Hurricane
Sandy, 2011 British Royal Wedding, Japanese Tsunami, GRAMMY
Awards® and Super Bowl. From backpacks to smartphones, LiveU
offers a complete range of devices for live video coverage. LiveU's
solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi
cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based
on the available network conditions.
SOURCE LiveU