Profile: On2 Technologies Inc (ONT)

On2 Technologies, Inc. a developer of video compression technology and technology that enables the creation, transmission, and playback of multimedia in resource-limited environments, such as cellular networks transmitting to battery operated mobile handsets or high definition (HD) video transmitted over the Internet. The Company has developed a technology platform and the On2 Video VPx family of video compression/decompression (codec) software to deliver video at the low data rates over networks and the Internet to personal computers, wireless devices, set-top boxes and other devices. Its video compression/decompression technology is based solely on intellectual property that it has developed and owned. In addition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, On2 Technologies Finland Oy, the Company licenses to chip and mobile handset manufacturers, and other developers of multimedia consumer products the hardware and software designs that make the encoding or decoding of video possible on mobile handsets, set top boxes, portable media players, cameras and other devices. It also provides integration, customization and support services to enable high quality video on, and faster interoperability between devices.

The Company offers a range of products that incorporate its compression technology, which include Video codecs, Flix Pro, Flix Publisher, Flix Engine and Flix DirectShow SDK. It also offers the hardware and software products that incorporate its mobile video technology, which include On2 VP6, VP7 and VP8 software video codec designs; File format and streaming components, and Recorder and player application logic. In addition, the Company offers a range of services in connection with both its video compression technology and its mobile video technology, which include customized engineering and consulting services, On2 Flix Cloud, its pay-as-you go encoding service, and Technical support.

VP6 Codec

The Company launched the Beta version of its VP6 series of codecs in May 2003 and the official version in October 2003, and it has since released updated versions VP6.1 and VP6.2. VP6 improved upon all the features contained in VP5 and supports real-time encoding at full D1 resolution.

VP7 Codec

The Company introduced the official version of its VP7 codec in March 2005. As with VP6, VP7 also supports real-time encoding at full D1 resolution.

VP8 Codec

In September, 2008, the Company introduced the VP8. Like its predecessors, VP8 offers considerable advances in its codecs with increased quality and lower complexity than VP7.

Hantro 8190 Video Decoder

The Hantro 8190 multi-format hardware provides format and resolution support to enable many types of video applications. The 8190 utilizes dynamic clock gating, which de-activates the clock for functions when they are not required, thereby reducing power consumption. When combined with the Hantro 6280, the 8190 offers a full codec solution.

Hantro 7190 Video Decoder

The Hantro 7190 multi-format hardware provides format and resolution support to enable many types of video applications. The 7190 utilizes dynamic clock gating, which de-activates the clock for functions when they are not required, thereby reducing power consumption.

Hantro 7280 Video Encoder

The Hantro 7280 multi-format encoder core processes up to SXGAresolution video at 30 frames per second. The 6280 is designed for battery operated devices such as mobile phones and digital cameras. The 7280 combines ultra low power consumption with high resolution and broad format support.

Hantro 8270 Video Encoder

The Hantro 8270 H.264 encoder core processes up to 1080p resolution video at 30 frames per second. The 8270 is designed for devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, Web cameras, and surveillance solutions. The 8270 incorporates an indexed full search motion estimation algorithm, which reduces clock cycle requirement without affecting video quality.

Hantro 9100 Multi-Format Decoder

The Hantro 9100 multi-decoder combines three video formats used to deploy video on the Web. The 9100 is optimized for integration with ARM Powered mobile handsets, providing chip and device manufacturers with a cost efficient off-the-shelf solution for supporting Flash video.

Hantro 8100 Sorenson

The Hantro 8100 is a fully optimized Sorenson Spark decoder for enabling Flash video playback in handheld devices. The 8100 is comparable to the Hantro 4100 H.263 decoder in quality and performance but is mobile compatible for Flash 6 and Flash 7 based video content.

Hantro 7100 VC-1 Decoder

The Hantro 7100 decoder enables support for capability classes from A to C at various IP-IRDs in ARM9 and ARM11 CPU based devices. The 7100, therefore, fulfills the requirements set by the upcoming DVB-H standard for mobile television.

Hantro 6100 H.264/AVC Decoder

The Hantro 6100 decoder is targeted for implementing 3GPP, DVB-H and DMB based video applications in a mobile handset. The 6100 is fully compliant with H.264 Baseline profile and has been thoroughly tested for interoperability in IMTC and MPEGIF.

Hantro 4200 MPEG-4 / H.263 Encoder

The Hantro 4200 is fully compliant with 3GPP specifications and has been interoperability tested in IMTC and MPEGIF. The 4200 enables video applications like camcorder (MMS) and video telephony.

Hantro DirectShow

Hantro DirectShow filters provide decode support for MPEG-4, H.263, Sorenson Spark, H.264/AVC and On2 VP6 video standards, GSM-AMR and AAC+ audio support, .3gp / .mp4 file format and 3GPP compliant streaming by enabling the fast deployment of multimedia applications in Windows based devices.

Software AMR-NB Encoder and Decoder

The AMR-NB audio encoder and decoder are targeted for mobile video messaging, streaming and telephony applications. These modules are available individually, as a full codec or incorporated as part of a complete multimedia solution. The modules are implemented in ANSI C, and may be ported to any processor environment.

Enhanced aacPlus Codec (HE AAC v.2)

Provided by Coding Technologies, the Enhanced aacPlus audio codec is utilized for embedded application in resource limited environments while maintaining quality, performance and optimization. MPEG-4 aacPlus is the combination of three MPEG technologies including Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), Coding Technologies’ Spectral Band Replication (SBR) and Parametric Stereo (PS) technologies.

Multimedia Application Development Platform

The On2 Finland development platform enables the fast deployment of applications such as: local video player, network streaming player and camcorder by speeding application development, device integration and upgrades. The platform features a completely modular design and offers high level application programming interfaces and wrapper interfaces for user interface development and device integration.

On2 Finland Embedded Development Services

On2 Finland’s Embedded Development Services focuses on multimedia integration and software development. This helps to minimize project risk and realize target revenues faster.

The Company competes with Microsoft, RealNetworks, Apple, Inc. and DivX, Inc.