Qameo in the News

NEW SOFTWARE DELIVERS MOVIES TO YOUR PC USING "IDLE" INTERNET CONNECTION TIME

Qameo Enables Consumers To Access Film Libraries While Protecting Studios Against Piracy

Los Angeles -- Oct. 23 -- Consumers can now download feature-length movies to their home computers while they sleep, thanks to a new system unveiled today by Qameo Corp. The Qameo system operates in the background during the many hours of the day and night when an Internet connection is not being actively used to send or receive data.

The Qameo (pronounced 'cameo') software, provided free to consumers, includes powerful anti-piracy features which can prevent unauthorized copying of the downloaded files and impose other restrictions. "Qameo is an entertainment channel that respects the rights of the creative community as well as the needs of the audience," said Jim Crosby, president of the Los Angeles-based company.

Qameo uses a new, patent pending technology to seamlessly deliver digital media files to any number of recipients anywhere in the world. The Qameo technology delivers multi-gigabyte files reliably and automatically - a capability that is lacking in other online systems, including peer-to-peer networks, FTP (file transfer protocol) and video "streaming" software.

Engineered into Qameo are tools that enable copyright owners to manage the use of the delivered files. A film studio can limit the number of times a film is viewed, for example, as well as the length of time it can be stored on a recipient's computer before it is automatically erased, and can prevent it from being copied to another computer.

Joining the Qameo network and obtaining the software is free at www.Qameo.com. During the network's launch phase, Qameo is also offering free delivery of media to program producers and distributors.

Using Idle Bandwidth

Qameo makes use of Internet access which goes largely unused. According to industry studies, the average computer connected to the Web via a high speed connection such as DSL or cable transmits or receives information over that connection less than three hours a day.

Qameo takes advantage of the users' spare broadband capacity by creating and managing an interruptible connection between the PC and a distributor of movies, music or other files. Qameo downloads the desired file in segments, running in the background only when the PC is not being used for other purposes.

"With Qameo, audiences can finally receive full-quality digital video in their home by harnessing their computer's unused bandwidth while they sleep," said Barry Quiat, the company's chairman and chief executive officer.

"Cable-TV video-on-demand offers limited libraries to their existing subscribers. With Qameo, all users can access a potentially vast library of feature films, classic films, independent productions, short films, documentaries, special-interest programming - the possibilities are endless," Quiat said.

Protecting Creative Rights

Qameo is not a file swapping application. Each "sender" or content provider (a film studio or distributor, for example) determines who may receive a program. The sender directs the delivery of each program to a specific recipient. The Qameo network handles delivery of the file as well as protection of the rights of those who create the content.

"Qameo isn't the place to swap your Johnny Cash and Beatles songs," says Quiat. "But even if you are not a movie producer or distributor, Qameo may be the perfect way to send corporate video files to clients or field offices, or to distribute a video magazine to subscribers. Anything that you have the right to distribute can be delivered automatically in a controlled, managed network for pennies per copy."

Qameo offers several layers of security. The software is protected against impersonation by digital certificate. In addition, data on the Qameo network is encrypted. Qameo's advanced security features protect content against piracy. As files are received they are stored in a collection of unrelated byte streams. Playback requires communication with a Qameo server, ensuring management of royalties, licenses, and use tracking.

About Qameo

Qameo Corp., based in Los Angeles, has been developing the Qameo network technology since 2001. It is headed by Barry Quiat and Jim Crosby, who have extensive experience creating and operating systems used for content delivery and management by the motion picture, television, and radio industries. Information is available at www.Qameo.com.

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QAMEO DELIVERS NEW CUEING SYSTEM TO ABC RADIO

Los Angeles -- Jan 6 -- Qameo has delivered its second-generation cueing system to ABC Radio Networks, Inc. in New York. ABC Radio has relied on Qameo's original cue control product to operate its on-air networks for several years. The rules-based system triggers discrete commands via satellite at nationwide affiliates with precision and reliability. Interfacing to network studios, automation systems and legacy devices, the system has operated continuously with high availability for over 40,000 hours.

Version 2 adds concentrator and repeater functionality, multi-protocol serial inputs, PCI-based digital inputs, UDP output with custom packet protocol, and configurable output delay timers. "This technology extends the flexibility of our previous offering, allowing ABC Radio to better serve its customers with centralized control over localization, program switching and network operation" said Barry Quiat, Chairman and CEO of Qameo.

Qameo designs and integrates digital systems for industry such as radio & TV networks, satellite distribution, and real-time communications. Qameo is based in Los Angeles.

PIONEER DEPLOYS QAMEO VOD DESIGN TO MILLIONS

Burbank -- Dec 17 --Pioneer Digital Technologies, Inc. has installed video-on-demand services nationwide at Time Warner Cable, Inc. launching a new revenue source serving over 4 million subscribers. The new services are available on digital set-top boxes operating Pioneer's Passport operating system. With this service, the cable company provides any number of movies-on-demand, subscription video-on-demand, and free-on-demand interactive channels.

Qameo performed analysis, design, and project management services for Pioneer on this project. The resulting Pioneer product is compliant with the Pegasus Interactive Services Architecture, and inter-operates via CORBA with systems from other vendors in a 24/7 production environment. "We are proud to play a strategic role with Pioneer and Time Warner Cable in the successful launch of complex new technology to millions of viewers in record time" said Barry Quiat, Chairman and CEO of Qameo.

Qameo designs and integrates digital systems for industry such as radio & TV networks, satellite distribution, and real-time communications. Qameo is based in Los Angeles.