Mitsubishi Electric Telecom and Openwave Deliver Superior User Experience With
Rich Colour Graphics and Improved Music Quality
CANNES, France, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the worldwide leader of open, IP-based
communication infrastructure software and applications, and Mitsubishi
Electric Telecom, today announced the availability of the first colour,
M-Services compliant mobile phone, the Trium Eclipse, with multimedia download
capabilities and GPRS*.
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The Trium Eclipse handset -- with 256 colours packed onto its large
display measuring 120 by 143 pixels and polyphonic sound -- is a true
multimedia device. It features M-Services compliant multimedia download
functionality in compliance with the Openwave(R) Download Fun specification
(as recommended in the GSM Association's M-Services Guidelines, published in
June, 2001) and is interoperable with the Openwave Download Fun Server
solution. M-Services functionality will enable Trium Eclipse end users to
download richer and more advanced content than can currently be downloaded
through simple SMS-based services.
Openwave and Mitsubishi are also actively working together with content
providers to optimise their content to take advantage of the Trium Eclipse's
advanced multimedia capabilities. This means that Trium Eclipse users will
have the ability to personalize their phones with music, colour pictures,
graphics, and polyphonic ring tones.
"To consumers, colour graphics and realistic sound can make all the
difference in whether or not to purchase a new handset. Until now, consumers
have personalised their phones through simple ring tones and graphics using
SMS messaging. The Trium Eclipse, coupled with the capabilities of Download
Fun, means that consumers will now be able to download personal colour photos
and music files as well as server-based content from professional media
companies. The end result is exciting new services and a compelling reason to
upgrade to a new GPRS handset," said Mark Taguchi, Openwave's director of
M-Services worldwide.
"By combining our colour-screen technology with GPRS* and the M-Services
features, we are bringing the consumer the opportunity to explore the
possibilities of the mobile Internet in a whole new dimension," said Yasuhide
Iwata, president of Mitsubishi Electric Telecom.
The Mobile Services (M-Services) Initiative was created by the GSM
Association to drive adoption and usage of mobile Internet services with the
rollout of GPRS. Key components of M-Services include a graphical user
interface for mobile handsets and the ability to download rich, multimedia
files such as polyphonic ringtones, wallpapers and other graphical images to
the handset. In the case of the Trium Eclipse, in full colour, the downloads
are accomplished securely and reliably through Download Fun, as specified in
the M-Services Guidelines.
Openwave Download Fun is a structured system for downloading larger and
richer content -- such as colour graphics, digital pictures, Java MIDlets and
music files -- which will enable communication service providers (CSPs) to act
as a trusted agent to ensure security, reliability and payment for content
downloads. In addition, Download Fun allows CSPs to implement flexible and
creative billing and revenue models through detailed usage reporting features.
Download Fun offers a content delivery value chain that will benefit CSPs,
content providers and subscribers. Download Fun is part of Openwave's suite of
M-Services compliant products, which includes gateway and provisioning
infrastructure, client software, download platforms, and messaging services.
Trium Eclipse Multimedia Features include:
-- Colour screen - 256 colour display;
-- 143 x 120 pixels
-- Exclusive Rayman games in colour
-- GUI WAP browser 1.2.1. enables WAP sites browsing in colour
-- GPRS* Class 8 - 4RX + 1TX
-- Polyphonic tones
-- Download of melodies
-- Voice dialing
The following content providers will be demonstrating their multimedia
content on the Trium Eclipse at the Openwave stand (E71, Hall 2) at the 3GSM
World Congress 2002 this week:
* Digiplug -- popular music ring tones available in polyphonic format
using Download Fun
* PictureLan -- a postcard and photo sharing application that integrates
Download Fun and WAP push functionality
* conVISUAL -- Download Fun and MMS content solutions, including the
sending and downloading of images and screensaver to different phones
* Bware Technologies -- a music composing/download service and image
downloads
* Trecision -- multi player games with WAP push functionality and support
for downloadable objects including screensavers, wallpapers and
polyphonic ring tones
* Mitsui -- a leading Japanese content aggregator providing the latest
colour graphics and polyphonic ring tones using Download Fun
About Openwave
Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is the worldwide leader of open
IP-based communication infrastructure software and applications. Openwave is a
global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more
information, please visit http://www.openwave.com.
About Mitsubishi Electric Telecom
In Europe, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's telecommunications business
is handled by Mitsubishi Electric Telecom. Mitsubishi Electric Telecom is
responsible for the manufacture, research, development, design and marketing
of all mobile handsets and accessories, which are sold in the Trium range.
Mitsubishi Electric Telecom's research and development centre is one of the
world's most advanced, dedicated to developing GSM and 3G/UMTS technology.
More on http://www.mitsubishi-telecom.com.
NOTE: OPENWAVE and the OPENWAVE LOGO are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of Openwave Systems Inc. in various jurisdictions. Sun, Sun
Microsystems, the Sun Logo, Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
* Depending on operator services & product version (please contact local
Mitsubishi Electric Telecom Customer Service for more information)
For more information please contact:
Openwave Systems Inc. Openwave (Europe) Limited
Liz Landis Jessica Norrie
+1-650-480-4316 +44 208 741 1123
liz.landis@openwave.com jessica.norrie@bitepr.com
Mitsubishi Electric Telecom
Fabian Menzel
+33 (0)1 55 68 55 49
fabian.menzel@mete.mee.com
SOURCE Openwave Systems Inc.
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CONTACT:
Liz Landis of Openwave Systems Inc.,
+1-650-480-4316, or liz.landis@openwave.com; or Jessica Norrie,
+44 208 741 1123, or jessica.norrie@bitepr.com, for Openwave
(Europe) Limited; or Fabian Menzel of Mitsubishi Electric
Telecom, +33 (0)1 55 68 55 49, or fabian.menzel@mete.mee.com
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