| Geneva, November 1, 2005 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE:
STM), a world leader in creating platforms for embedded solutions,
has published a new issue of the ST Journal of Research, which focuses
on networked multimedia. Earlier issues, similarly built around a particular
technology theme, have focused on Wireless Communications and Processor
Architecture and Compilation. Written by STMicroelectronics’ researchers,
in cooperation with top-notch scientists and researchers at leading universities
and research partners, the ST Journal of Research hosts technical papers
and discussions on selected themes. All papers are peer-reviewed and coverage
is coordinated by an expert in the relevant field.
The demand for networked consumer systems and devices is large and
growing rapidly. At home, in a car or truck, at work, or at play, consumers
want entertainment, information, and communication systems and devices
to intercommunicate naturally and transparently. Connected multimedia
terminals enable new and exciting applications but require existing
laptops, palmtops, and cell phones to evolve into computing and information
devices capable of supporting web-access, telephony, computation, data
storage, and real-time media exchange using a variety of media formats
over a variety of physical networks. This convergence involves all fields
of computing and communications, wires and networks, middleware, applications,
services, and has been fueled by more and more pervasive use of IP (Internet
Protocol) in all facets of communication, media, entertainment, IT,
and consumer-electronics industries.
The editors of the ST Journal of Research have collected twelve technical
papers which address a wide spectrum of issues and solutions in networked
multimedia. Covered in this issue are: An analysis of quality of services;
Solutions to improve the quality and robustness of video streaming;
Methodologies to increase audio/video quality using a cross-layer design
approach; New adaptive end-to-end techniques; and other important topics.
“We are in the midst of an accelerating trend towards converged
services capable of delivering ubiquitous, personalized services across
multiple domains,” said Andrea Cuomo, Executive Vice President
and Chief Strategy and System Technology Officer of STMicroelectronics.
“ST is a key player in the convergence domain, and the ST Journal
of Research is an excellent vehicle from which to share the results
of some key research activities.”
The ST Journal of Research aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and
exchange on key research issues, methodologies, and solutions. ST publishes
its journal in electronic format and is available at www.st.com/stonline/press/magazine/stjournal/index.htm.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor
solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled
combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength,
Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions
the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and
its products play a key role in enabling today’s convergence markets.
The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange,
on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2004, the Company’s
net revenues were $8.76 billion and net earnings were $601 million.
Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
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