Funai Electric Selects Widevine to Enable "TV Everywhere" Capabilities on Its Connected Devices

SEATTLE, WA, Apr 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
Widevine, a provider of digital entertainment solutions, today announced
that Funai Electric Co. Ltd., manufacturer of consumer electronics sold
in the United States under the brands Philips, Magnavox, Sylvania and
Emerson, will incorporate Widevine's adaptive streaming, virtual
DVD/Blu-ray-like controls and DRM solution on their Internet connected
devices such as HDTVs and Blu-ray players. With Widevine's video
optimization and DRM platform, telecom, cable, satellite and Internet
providers will be able to deliver a high-quality "TV Everywhere"
experience directly to Funai platforms.

The Widevine platform is deployed by major Internet content services and
large cable, satellite and telecommunication companies launching "TV
Everywhere" strategies. Widevine's video optimization tools provide a
high-quality entertainment experience on content streamed over the
Internet, including instant startups, no buffering and trick play
capabilities such as rewind, fast-forward and bookmarking for
multi-location viewing. Widevine's multiplatform DRM solution keeps
content secure, no matter what Funai device content is delivered to.

"Widevine is excited to work with Funai to provide video optimization and
DRM on its Sylvania, Philips, Magnavox, and Emerson branded platforms,"
said Brian Baker, Widevine CEO. "Video operators will now be able to
deliver their services directly to popular Funai devices with the
knowledge that their content will remain secure and their subscribers
will have the best viewing experience possible."

"Funai is pleased to offer Widevine's video optimization and DRM on our
wide range of Internet-connected devices," said Kazuhiko Yamamoto,
Associate Director of Funai Electric. "We recognize that more and more
consumers want to watch content delivered over the Internet via their
connected Funai HDTVs and Blu-ray players. By working with Widevine, our
customers will be able to get the premium content they want, on the Funai
devices they most desire."

Widevine-ready Funai devices are expected to start shipping in Q3 2010.

About Funai Electric Co.
Funai Electric Co., Ltd was established in 1961
in Osaka, Japan. Funai Electric Co., Ltd. in Japan is engaged in the
development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of information and
communication equipment such as Internet Access Terminal, Computer
peripherals, Audio-visual devices, Video, Television, TeleVideos, DVD
Players, and Home electrical appliances. Funai integrates audio-visual
and communication techniques to create innovative products in the area of
multimedia computing such as "Home Information Equipment" and "Personal
Information Terminals."

About Widevine
Widevine provides digital media solutions for the
delivery of digital entertainment to any device. Hundreds of service
providers use Widevine's multiplatform, multiformat DRM and video
optimization solutions for securing high quality video and audio. Today,
millions of consumers enjoy digital entertainment secured and optimized
by Widevine on retail consumer electronics devices and legacy STBs from
all major consumer brands. With 60 patents Widevine is an industry leader
and innovator of content protection and video optimization technologies.

Widevine is a privately held corporation headquartered in Seattle, WA,
whose investors include Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), Charter
Ventures, Constellation Ventures, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd (DNP),
Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA), PaceSetter Capital Group, Phoenix
Partners, Samsung Ventures America, TELUS (NYSE: TU), and VantagePoint
Venture Partners.

For more information: www.widevine.com.

Contact:
Kristine Bennett
Calysto Communications for Widevine
404-266-2060 x13
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