November 26, 2007

OWLink’s Single Fiber Technology Captures Prestigious 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Design & Engineering Innovation Award

OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 Records One of the Highest Scores Ever in the Video Accessories Category; Award Demonstrates High Interest for HD Digital Home Solutions at CES

Tustin, Calif., November 26, 2007 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent fiber optic link, today announced the company’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 2008 CES, held January 7-10 in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest consumer electronics show.

Judges awarded OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 with one of the highest scores of the Video Accessories. OWLink’s patented technology enables the transmission of uncompressed high-definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent fiber link at distances up to 1,000 ft. FO2850 is capable of transmitting 1080p HDMI, stereo audio, USB, and IR signals simultaneously using one DLI™ Fiber Optic cable. This product is well suited for connecting a set-top box, a DVD player, or a PC to a HDTV, along with many other innovative applications. The DLI™ Fiber Optic cable is about the same thickness of high-test fishing line and is virtually invisible to the naked eye after installation, eliminating the need to drill holes in drywall or put up with visible wires after installation.

“We are delighted with the verdict of the judges in selecting our FO2800 series of products for this very prestigious award,” said Paul Tzeng, President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “These products are part of a broad product offering that provides for the transmission of high definition digital video, audio and control signals simultaneously through a thin transparent DLI™ Fiber Optic cable within a 1,000 ft footprint which fits the requirements of most homes.”

OWLink has multiple OEM partnerships in place with digital home entertainment market leaders that will expand the company’s customer base and create new avenues for additional product placement. OWLink is positioned to be a strong technology leader in developing innovative products that transmit high-definition A/V signals over a fiber optic link.

OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies. OWLink technology enables home users to place the video and audio equipments in the most convenient location in the home without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable. By deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can be accessed by multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video and audio source devices, making it possible to watch the game on high-definition television while listening to music from the stereo system.

The award-winning FO2800/FO2850 components easily lend themselves to commercial applications such as sports bars, public displays, gyms, and security centers to name a few. Because OWLink’s technology is more cost-effective, upgrading complete systems for high definition are less expensive for commercial and home deployments.

Demonstrations of OWLink’s award-winning products will be held at the company’s CES suite at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and at the company’s booth Innovations POD IP232 at the Sands Convention Center.

DLI™ is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. (Digital Light Interface). All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.

About OWLink

OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity. Headquartered in Tustin, California, OWLink was the first company to deliver true uncompressed high-definition digital wireless streaming with content protection. OWLink's single transparent fiber optic technology enables OWLnetÔ plug 'n' play digital home networking without any special protocol. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.

January 6, 2007

Moneual to Demonstrate OWLink Single-Fiber Technology at CES 2007

Tustin, CA January 6, 2007 – OWLink Technology has announced an agreement with Moneual Lab to incorporate OWLink’s patented fiber optic connectivity with Moneual’s 902 Series of home entertainment multimedia servers. Moneual will demonstrate the OWLink enhancement at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, January 8-11 in Las Vegas.

OWLink’s patented technology enables the transmission of uncompressed high-definition digital signals over a single transparent fiber link at distances up to 400 meters. The same fiber link supports the transmission of voice/audio data as well as bi-directional control signals. Because it is approximately the thickness of high-test fishing line, the fiber link is virtually invisible to the naked eye after installation.

The Moneual 902 Series is a line of computer servers designed specifically to feed digital and Internet content to home theater systems. Working with Microsoft’s new Windows Vista Media Center operating system, the Moneual 902 provides a completely integrated way to play DVDs, watch and record high-definition TV programs, listen to CDs, access and store on-line music and videos, play games, and view digital photos, all by remote control.

Using OWLink technology, video and data from the Moneual 902 can be routed to any room in the house over a single fiber optic strand. OWLink supports true high-definition video at distances up to 400 meters. In addition, the same fiber strand carries eight channels of audio and enables two-way communication between the Moneual 902 and any connected television.

“This relationship between OWLink and Moneual Lab makes a very natural connection between a cutting-edge media center and the technology to easily distribute its digital programming to every room in the house,” said Paul Tzeng, OWLink Technology’s CEO. “OWLink and Moneual Lab share a commitment to simplicity, ease-of-installation, and ease-of-operation.”

“OWLINK’s work in the IT industry complements our efforts to bring digital home experiences to the home media PC market,” said Harold Park, CEO of Moneual Lab. “Moneual Lab’s home media PC technologies will utilize OWLINK’s advanced fiber optic technology to give our products the best connectivity solution. We are very pleased to partner with them.”

Demonstrations of the Moneual 902 Series with OWLink multi-room connectivity can be seen at the Moneual Lab booth, Sands Exposition Center, Space 70045.

About OWLink

OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity. Headquartered in Tustin, California, OWLink was the first company to deliver true uncompressed high-definition digital wireless streaming with content protection. OWLink's single transparent fiber optic technology enables OWLnetÔ plug 'n' play digital home networking without any special protocol. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.

About Moneual Lab

Moneual Lab is a leading home entertainment solution provider based in Tustin, California. Specializing in home media PC technologies, Moneual offers premium-class home entertainment systems for home and business users who want to experience new media content via PC and Internet, as well as programming from traditional media. Moneual products incorporate such advanced capabilities as water-cooled power supplies, HDMI-capable graphics cards, PCI HDTV tuner cards, wireless video transmission, and dual LCD remote control systems. They are available from the Moneual Lab website, as well as through retailers, resellers, system integrators, and distributors. For more information, please visit www.moneual.com.

 

January 5, 2007

World's OWLink Single-Fiber Technology Combines With Mitsubishi High Definition Television For Home Theater
Demonstrations at CES 2007

Tustin, CA January 5, 2007 - OWLink Technology has announced an exploratory relationship with Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America in which OWLink will demonstrate the compatibility of their fiber optic technology with the Mitsubishi NetCommand home theatre control system at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, January 8-11 in Las Vegas.

OWLink's patented technology enables the transmission of uncompressed high-definition digital signals over a single transparent fiber link at distances up to 400 meters. The same fiber link supports the transmission of voice/audio data as well as bi-directional control signals. Because it is approximately the thickness of high-test fishing line, the fiber link is virtually invisible to the naked eye after installation.

NetCommands® , a feature on select Mitsubishi HDTVs, enables single remote control of an entire home theatre system. Using OWLink Technology, video and data sources, including satellite and/or cable boxes, DVD players, and home computers can be networked and controlled via fiber link several rooms away from where the television is being viewed. NetCommand® blends control of HDMI and IEEE 1394 digitally-connected products and conventional IR analog connected components into a single icon-based, on-screen control system.

"We're pleased that OWLink will be showing the connectivity capabilities of Mitsubishi high-definition televisions when NetCommand® is integrated with OWLink's fiber optic technology," said David Naranjo, Mitsubishi's director of product development. " It brings incredible flexibility to the placement and control of home theatre components, a key factor in creating the digital home of the 21 st century."

Paul Tzeng, OWLink Technology's CEO, agreed. "Our decision to demonstrate OWLink single-fiber connectivity during CES 2007 highlights the growing need for simplified connectivity to HDTV," he said. "Mitsubishi's NetCommand® is a perfect compliment to OWLink's fiber optic transmission system because the Mitsubishi HDTV can easily control all home theatre components, wherever they are located, using a single remote."

OWLink demonstration of transparent-fiber, multi room connectivity with Mitsubishi HDTV will be available on a appointment-only basis at OWLink's private suite at The Wynn during 2007 CES.

About OWLink

OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity. Headquartered in Tustin, California, OWLink was the first company to deliver true uncompressed high-definition digital wireless streaming with content protection. OWLink's single transparent fiber optic technology enables OWLnetÔ plug 'n' play digital home networking without any special protocol. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.

About Mitsubishi Digital Corporation of America

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality 1080 DLP HDTVs, LCD HDTVs, and 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTVs. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of large display hgih-definition televisions, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America builds products that lead the industry in quality, performance, and ease-of-use. For additional information, please visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

October 2, 2006

OWLink to Collaborate with Micron On High Definition Security Systems

Tustin, CA October 2, 2006 - OWLink Technology has announced it will collaborate with Micron Technology, Inc., a worldwide provider of image sensor and advanced memory solutions, in developing a reference design for a High Definition Closed Circuit Television (HD-CCTV) camera for use in industrial and residential security applications. The announcement was made during the 52nd annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibition in San Diego, California.

HD-CCTV delivers a much higher degree of picture detail than CCTV, but is limited to a maximum cabling distance of five meters between components. Coaxial or Ethernet-based systems carry signals over greater distances, but do so by compressing the video signal, resulting in a significant loss of picture quality. Compression also delays signal transmission due to front-end processing.

OWLink's patented technology will enable the transmission of uncompressed digital signals from a Micron CMOS image sensor to a digital video recorder or PC over a single transparent fiber link at distances greater than 2,000 meters. The same fiber link will support the transmission of bi-directional control signals and voice/audio data as well.

"As this market continues its shift from standard TV resolution cameras to HD or greater resolution and frame rate cameras, it also needs to change how it moves the imagery back to the viewing or storage site, " said Paul Gallagher, Micron's imaging director of new market development. "OWLink's single fiber approach addresses this need in an efficient and practical manner without compromising on image quality."

"The CCTV market is facing serious challenges with the development of high resolution imagers because of the need for compression when transmitting video data," said Paul Tzeng, CEO of OWLink. "OWLink's single fiber solution eliminates the need to compress data, allowing high resolution image sensors to be used to their full potential. As the world's leading provider of CMOS image sensors, Micron makes a great partner for us in the development of HD-CCTV systems."

About OWLIink

OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital network connectivity. Headquartered in Tustin, California. OWLink's patent portfolio of technologies and intellectual property is enabling the development of next-generation digital devices. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.

September 8, 2006

Samsung Launches Optical HD Connectivity Solution at IBC 2006 in the Netherlands

Amsterdam, September 8, 2006 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader in consumer electronics, today introduced the optical HD connector, an innovative high-speed dongle-type device featuring simultaneous transmission of uncompressed digital AV signals over a single transparent fiber link. This optical wired HD solution will offer long distance, cost effective, end-to-end cabling and high definition transmission without any loss of audio/video quality for any devices which has a HDMI connection.

This revolutionary product enables customers to setup their digital home entertainment system with a dongle-type transceiver and light, thin and transparent cable, so that they can enjoy un-intrusive connectivity at home with the optical HD solution. The optical HD connector supports 2.5Gbps data transmission, up to 400m cable extension without repeater and a HD solution for 1080p resolution. It also provides full HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) support as well as remote RCU (Remote Control Unit) transmission.

Samsung is working with OWLink Technology to develop the optical HD connector and the next generation of home networking solutions.

“This optical HD connector is an innovative solution that addresses a problem today where HD products are located more than 5 metres away from each other. The Samsung solution is an easy to use product that can be simply and easily installed, “ said Kenneth Choi, Vice President of Set-top Box marketing of Samsung. He adds, “this is another example of Samsung’s commitment to working with customers so as to lead the next generation of technologies and create new markets.”

The product is scheduled for launch at the end of 2006 with early samples available now.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is product is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

About OWLink Technology, Inc.

OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in Digital Home Network connectivity, First and Only Company to deliver true uncompressed high-definition digital wireless streaming with content protection. Headquartered inTustin, California, U.S.A., OWLink’s patent portfolio of innovative technologies and intellectual property that will realize the imagination for next-generation digital devices, OWLink is working with top 20 consumer electronics companies of the world to make digital home network possible.

August 15, 2006

OWLink Demonstrates Their Vision for the Future Connected Home at The DisplaySearch Conference

Tustin, CA and DisplaySearch HDTV Conference, BEVERLY HILLS, CA - August 15, 2006 - OWLink Technology, Inc. - developer of latest-generation digital optical and wireless transmission, switching and control applications will demonstrate their vision for the future connected home at The DisplaySearch HDTV Conference. OWLink's intellectual property enables them to now offer manufacturers a comprehensive solution for high bandwidth digital home networking and control.

Paul Tzeng, OWLink Founder and President describes their vision, "The digital home will be able to offer and easily operate all types of entertainment, computing, security and automation systems from any room in the house -- all from HDTVs and conventional remote controls." Tzeng concludes, "Our open system embraces and encourages all manufacturers, designers, builders, integrators and installers to utilize OWLink's comprehensive all-digital transmission and control solution."

OWLink's comprehensive solution for the connected home includes multi-channel high bandwidth transmission, switching and whole-house control.

OWLink's Solution offers:

- Easily supports throw distances to 300 meters and beyond

- Low cost and easy to install end to end cabling

- Supports Hollywood's preferred umcompressed HD video streaming with content protection

- Full control of a desktop PC from another room

- Enables a true wireless HD audio and video home theater system

By using OWlink's back channel Infra-red Repeating and or RS232/RS485 communication protocols, any connected HDTV can select, control and enjoy remote sources without RF or proprietary analog control systems making it possible for the entire family to enjoy all types of content anywhere in the home.

About OWLink Technology, Inc.

OWLink Technology Inc., headquartered in Tustin, CA, is a privately held leader in developing and delivering the next generation of digital transmission, switching and control applications. OWLink's expertise includes high-speed optical communication, IP network & control and digital signal processing. The company's mission is to leverage OWLink's patent portfolio of innovative technologies and intellectual property that will realize their vision for next-generation digital video, digital wireless and multi-room connectivity. For more information call (714)-730-9700 or look for them on the web at www.OWLink.com.

 

November 15, 2005

World’s First Wireless Uncompressed HDMI Wins CES Innovation Award.

OWLink’s i2000 is honored by Consumer Electronics Association as one of the honorees of Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering Award in Video Accessories category.

This wireless HD home entertainment system is developed with convenience, the best picture quality, and freedom of placement in mind. With the growing popularity of mounting plasma display on walls, there is a rising demand to find a technology that provides total freedom of placing expensive, high-end audio/video components anywhere in a room without having cluttered cables. The most promising and convenient solution is wireless communication technology , but conventional wireless technologies need to compress image data before transmitting. It is known that compressed video signal is unable to achieve the image quality consumers are looking for, particularly the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) video sources like DVD players used in so many of today’s home theaters.

OWLink ™ solved these problems by developing a wireless technology not only that is easy to use, but more importantly, is capable of transmitting true uncompressed high definition video images and audio wirelessly without loss of quality. The result is OWLink ™’s Optical Wireless HD Transmission System. In addition, OWLink’s optical solution provides the kind of robust digital content protection such as the industry accepted High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) demanded by today’s entertainment industry.

The technical features include:

- High-speed optical wireless communication with 2.5Gbps data rate.

- No compression required, no picture quality loss.
- Automatic optical alignment functions.
- CEA will display OWLink i2000 in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase, booth #72444, in the CES Innovations Plus exhibits at the Sands Expo and Convention Center from, January 5-8, 2006.