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International Datacasting Corporation Awarded Encryption Patent
Friday, December 14, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario -- International Datacasting Corporation (TSX: IDC) announced today that the company has been awarded a Canadian patent related to the encryption and decryption of digital data streams.
The Patent awarded to IDC describes a method of ensuring synchronisation of the encryption of a stream of data packets from a transmission end and the decryption of the stream of data packets at a reception end. The Patent covers the use of a heart beat mechanism which operates within a cryptoperiod in conjunction with changing encryption keys. The method ensures reliable operation over a range of transmission speeds and is applicable to IDC's own encryption products as well as the ability to use commercially available third party systems.
Ron Clifton, President and CEO of IDC, stated: "Encryption and conditional access systems are core elements of the high performance enterprise-class solutions that we offer to our clients. The security of data and the ability to reliably control subscriber access are paramount in many of our applications - especially for financial information, digital cinema and IPTV. The technology covered by this patent strengthens our intellectual property portfolio and demonstrates that our research and development investment continues to help distinguish IDC by technology leadership in our industry."
The Patent is entitled "Encryption Synchronisation for Use in Data Streams" and has been assigned patent number CA 2318026.
About International Datacasting Corporation (IDC)
International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX: IDC) is a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband content via satellite. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies with installations in more than 100 countries worldwide. IDC's products are in demand for radio and television broadcast networks, distance learning, digital signage, digital cinema, IPTV distribution and other content distribution applications. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, operates in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary PROFline B.V. in Arnhem, the Netherlands and has an established international network of value-added partners and distributors.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
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