Qualcomm to demonstrate its mobile TV solutions at 3GSM World Congress 2007

Qualcomm to demonstrate its mobile TV solutions at 3GSM World Congress 2007

MUMBAI: Qualcomm, which develops and innovates advanced wireless technologies and data solutions has announced that the company will showcase wireless solutions at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.

The event takes place from 12-15 February 2007. its demonstration includes HSPA and UMTS chipsets, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) mobile TV technology, the latest Brew offerings and applications, location-based services and live demonstrations of the MediaFLO System.

Qualcomm VP, global marketing and investor relations William F. Davidson Jr. says, " Qualcomm is committed to helping the global wireless industry continue its rapid evolution, as well as achieve its primary goal of ensuring mobile phones and wireless services are accessible and affordable to people in both the developed and developing markets.

"We're proud to be a part of 3GSM 2007 and, along with our partners, showcase our advanced wireless solutions."

During 3GSM 2007, Qualcomm and its partners will be conducting a number of live demonstrations:

-- MediaFLO Technologies demonstration of 20 live-streaming television channels, including Spanish and European content from Abertis and Sky, and Clipcasting content from Warner Music Group on three OEM handsets.

-- IP datacasting demonstrations of news, sports and weather streaming.

-- The world's first demonstration of MBMS mobile TV technology, delivering multiple channels over the air using UMTS networks.

-- Mobile Station Modem (MSM) MSM7XXX-series chipsets, showcasing stunning 3D graphics and gaming capabilities.

-- Position-location capabilities of gpsOne(R) assisted-GPS technology and gpsOneXTRA assistance technology, which expands the capabilities of standalone GPS.

-- High-quality VoIP demonstration using HSPA technology, and running simultaneously with other leading data applications such as video sharing, video streaming and Web browsing.

-- HSPA video streaming, Web browsing and video sharing.

-- Commercial uiOne handsets and demonstrations of advanced uiOne capabilities.

-- Brew gaming and BREW locate signature solutions.

-- Dell, HP and Lenovo will demonstrate their latest HSDPA-embedded notebook computers in Qualcomm's booth, all on the commercial Vodafone Spain HSDPA network.

-- OQO in collaboration with Novatel Wireless, will conduct a technology demonstration of their Ultra Mobile PC (OQO model 02) with HSPA capability, incorporating the SM6280 chipset targetted for Europe and Asia.