Optical Storage Technology Association to Announce MPV Specification Developments With Global Industry Leaders HP, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, and Samsung On Friday, February 13 at 2004 PMA Convention and Trade Show

WHO: The Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) WHAT: On Friday, February 13, 2004, OSTA will jointly announce new implementations of its MPV(TM) (MusicPhotoVideo) Specification in conjunction with worldwide industry-leading digital camera manufacturers and imaging software companies HP, Nikon, Olympus, Konica Minolta, Samsung, and Software Architects. MPV is used to improve compatibility between and playback of digital media content by PCs and consumer electronics (CE) devices. The announcement will be made at the 2004 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. New initiatives to extend the MPV specification to provide additional capabilities for digital cameras, digital imaging and photo archiving will also be presented, and the benefits of the MPV, including faster, easier playback of digital content through use of digital photo playlists will be demonstrated using MPV-enabled products from industry leaders. WHEN: OSTA MPV Press Conference Friday, February 13, 2004 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, S3, Meeting Room #226 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 892-0711 ABOUT: The MPV specification is designed to facilitate the interchange of file-based digital media with DVD video players and recorders and other consumer electronics (CE) playback devices. MPV, which facilitates more efficient management of digital photo, music and video content, works with any file system or operating system by adding an XML metadata file recognized by the playback device. Originally designed for CDs and DVDs, MPV technology works well in other storage solutions, such as flash memory cards and hard disk drives, as well as networked consumer digital home environments. OSTA was incorporated as an international trade association in 1992 to promote the use of recordable optical technologies and products. For additional information about OSTA and MPV, please visit the organization's Web site at http://www.osta.org. RSVP: Media and analysts may RSVP for the OSTA MPV press conference at PMA, as well as arrange private, one-on-one interviews and demonstrations with OSTA representatives, by contacting: Keith R. Pillow MultiPath Communications International (310) 558-3955 keith@multipathcom.com