Macrovision Solutions Corporation and NDS Group Ltd, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, announced that NDS has entered into a multi-year license agreement for electronic program guide (EPG) patents, a press release by NDS stated.

The agreement provides NDS with a license to the EPG patents under Macrovision’s Gemstar patent portfolio and allows NDS to offer licensed EPGs to its pay-TV platform operator customers in specified countries.

“NDS is a true innovator in digital pay-TV technology and applications,” Macrovision President and CEO Fred Amoroso said.

“Customers of NDS include many of the world’s leading pay-TV operators, and we are delighted to welcome NDS to our patent licensing program,” he continued.

“As the market leader in digital TV solutions, NDS strives to help its customers deliver a world-class TV experience to viewers,” NDS Group Chairman and CEO Dr. Abe Peled stated.

“We believe operators will benefit from having the option to license Gemstar’s EPG patents alongside NDS’ own leading technology and service offerings. We are therefore pleased to join Gemstar’s patent licensing program to enhance our market offering for our customers’ benefit,” Peled concluded.

Macrovision Solutions Corporation is focused on providing a uniquely simple digital home entertainment experience by delivering solutions to businesses to protect, enhance and distribute digital goods to consumers across multiple channels.

NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices.

SOURCE:AGIPNEWS