TiVo Corporation, based in San Jose, California, specializes in media and entertainment products for the consumer entertainment industry. The company operates in two main segments: Product and Intellectual Property Licensing. The Product segment offers various platform solutions, including customizable user experience solutions for interactive program guides, a cloud-based service powering TiVo client software on set-top boxes, and middleware solutions for pay TV providers. TiVo's services also encompass metadata, personalized content discovery, advanced media and advertising, and content protection. As of late 2019, TiVo provided platform solutions to 25 million households. The Intellectual Property Licensing segment focuses on licensing its patent portfolio to pay-television providers, mobile device manufacturers, and over-the-top video providers. Originally known as Rovi Corporation, TiVo has evolved through various technological advancements since its founding in 1983, including its well-known digital video recorders that allow users to save and manage television programming. In June 2020, TiVo became a subsidiary of Xperi Corporation.
TiVo Corporation, based in San Jose, California, specializes in media and entertainment products for the consumer entertainment industry. The company operates in two main segments: Product and Intellectual Property Licensing. The Product segment offers various platform solutions, including customizable user experience solutions for interactive program guides, a cloud-based service powering TiVo client software on set-top boxes, and middleware solutions for pay TV providers. TiVo's services also encompass metadata, personalized content discovery, advanced media and advertising, and content protection. As of late 2019, TiVo provided platform solutions to 25 million households. The Intellectual Property Licensing segment focuses on licensing its patent portfolio to pay-television providers, mobile device manufacturers, and over-the-top video providers. Originally known as Rovi Corporation, TiVo has evolved through various technological advancements since its founding in 1983, including its well-known digital video recorders that allow users to save and manage television programming. In June 2020, TiVo became a subsidiary of Xperi Corporation.
clypd is the advertising technology platform built exclusively for the television industry, empowering media owners with programmatic ad solutions. Founded in 2012, the company’s TV sales platform delivers workflow automation, data-enhanced decisioning, and provides media partners with tools to manage their sales efforts. Its innovations around programmatic television are opening doors for incremental digital budgets currently not available to the TV media owners. The clypd team is comprised of both TV and digital advertising experts, which uniquely positions the company to understand and meet the needs of the television industry while leveraging the best programmatic strategies from the digital world.
Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that allows consumers to access live broadcast television on Internet-connected devices through use of its remote integrated (cloud-based) antenna/DVR technology. Using Aereo’s technology, consumers can pause and rewind any program that they are watching live, or save a program for future viewing. A cable or satellite television subscription is not required to use Aereo. Aereo is currently supported on iPad, iPhone, Chrome, Safari on MacBook, Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, AppleTV (via airplay) and Roku platforms. The Aereo app for Android™ is available for download for devices running Android operating system version 4.1 or higher. Aereo membership begins at $8 per month, for access to Aereo’s cloud-based antenna/DVR technology and 20 hours of DVR storage. For an additional $4, consumers can upgrade their membership and receive 60 hours of DVR storage for a total of $12 per month. Consumers who join Aereo will get their first month of access for free. Backed by Barry Diller’s IAC and led by CEO and Founder Chet Kanoja, Aereo launched in February 2012.
Fan TV is an entertainment discovery engine that allows people to find, watch, and share movies and TV shows on iOS, the web, and soon on TV. The company is backed by the investors behind [TiVo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tivo), [Netflix](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/netflix), and [Sonos](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sonos).It is working with leading pay TV providers to roll out the device in support of their IPTV transition, and it has completed a trial with [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-communications) , the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S. The Fan TV set-top box was unveiled at D: All Things Digital in May 2013. The Fan TV set-top box combines TV, DVR, video-on-demand, and streaming services into one device with a touch remote, which is named as ""the home entertainment god box” by [Time Magazine](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/time-magazine). Fan TV was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, C.A.
Veveo is a company focused on developing technologies that facilitate natural interfaces and conversational capabilities for connected devices and applications. Its SmartRelevance™ Conversational Platform provides intelligent search, personalization, and recommendation solutions tailored for service providers and major smartphone manufacturers. Veveo’s technologies have been implemented in over 100 million devices, enhancing user experiences by delivering hyper-personalized interactions that anticipate user intent, thereby increasing engagement and content consumption. The company serves a diverse clientele, including mobile operators, consumer electronics manufacturers, and IPTV operators. Veveo is backed by venture capital and boasts a significant intellectual property portfolio, including over 60 patent applications and 32 issued patents. Founded by experienced technology entrepreneurs, Veveo is headquartered in Boston, MA.
Digitalsmiths specializes in video indexing and digital content publishing technology, helping video providers enhance their access to video archives and deliver personalized viewing experiences through accurate video metadata. Founded in 2006 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers solutions that support various content formats and devices, which facilitates increased viewer engagement and monetization across mobile, broadband, tablet, and television platforms. Its clientele includes prominent Hollywood studios, broadcasters, distributors, and publishers such as Warner Bros., Turner, The CW Network, and Paramount. By leveraging advanced search and interpretation algorithms, Digitalsmiths enables content owners and publishers to effectively monetize their digital video assets while assisting advertisers in targeting their campaigns more efficiently.
IntegralReach has developed a predictive analytics platform that integrates massive data from set-tops, smart TVs, tablets, stream servers – basically anywhere that video is consumed – enabling media companies and other inventory owners to optimize the value of the audiences that they deliver across their properties. The cloud-based platform has been designed from the ground up to deliver timely intelligence and actionable insights that are only possible with data from millions of homes and scaled computing resources.
Rainbow Partners
Acquisition in 2012
Rainbow Partners pioneered the business of licensing entertainment metadata, media recognition, and recommendation solutions to consumer electronics manufacturers, software developers, internet businesses, and others. The company the exclusive licensor of Rovi's All Media Guide (AMG) music, movie, and game metadata and technology solutions to Asian based consumer electronics companies for global deployment. Rainbow Partners also built and owned the Japanese and Korean versions of the AMG databases. Licensees included Sony (PS3), Kenwood, Pioneer, Clarion, iriver, NTT, and many other leading consumer electronics companies. Between 2001 and 2003, the company was Gracenote’s exclusive reseller in Japan and built its consumer electronics business from the ground up. Rainbow Partners closed license deals with all major automotive and consumer electronics companies for Gracenote in Japan. Rainbow Partner’s effectiveness lead to investment in Gracenote by Sequoia in 2002, and the eventual acquisition of Gracenote by Sony in 2008. Rainbow Partners was acquired by Rovi Corporation in July 2009.
TRA, Inc. is a media and marketing research company that offers a proprietary platform, Media TRAnalytics®, designed to connect advertising exposure with consumer purchasing behavior. By leveraging comprehensive data sets, including 1.5 million households of TV set-top box data and 54 million households of purchase data, TRA provides advertisers, agencies, and media organizations with transparency and actionable insights for improved media planning and return on investment. The company’s web-based business intelligence system features intuitive reporting tools that enable clients to generate detailed analyses of television audience measurement and advertising effectiveness. Through its innovative approach, TRA enhances the accountability of advertising spend and supports informed decision-making in the media landscape.
Snapstick is a young Silicon Valley startup founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and techies. Snapstick has built a device collaboration platform for friction free consumption of the interactive content across multiple devices. Snapstick is a Gaming and Media Platform that runs on PCs, Laptops, Smart phones and Tablets. Once installed anyone with smart phones can control & play of all web games without needing a download. Games like Angry Birds, Sims Social, Farmvile, ... played by over 500M people can all be played on PC/Laptop/TV through the phone. Snapstick is also bringing console like multi player gaming and media experiences that can be played on the TV/PC/Laptop and controlled from the phone.
Digiforge provides support services. The Company offers digital television design, development, integration, and testing services.Provider of support services. The company provides design, development, integration and test services to the digital television industry. It also specializes in systems architecture, embedded systems development, end-to-end systems integration, testing and program management.
SideReel is an entertainment information website based in San Francisco, established in 2007. It serves as a comprehensive platform for users to find, track, and watch television shows online. With a library that includes over 24,000 shows and more than 530,000 episodes, SideReel offers original editorial content, video recaps, recommendations, and the latest news and reviews related to TV programming. The site attracts over 10 million unique users monthly, primarily catering to young, tech-savvy audiences aged 18 to 34, who are avid consumers of online television, averaging over 10 hours of viewing per week. SideReel distinguishes itself from competitors by allowing users to track and access every show available on the web, making it a valuable resource for devoted fans seeking to stay updated on their favorite series.
Sonic Solutions was a digital media software provider which developed popular applications and technologies for digital entertainment. Its leading brands included Roxio (which it [acquired in 2004](http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=8945)) and DivX (which it [acquired in 2010](http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/02/sonic-solutions-to-acquire-divx-in-323-million-deal/)) for consumers, and it offered software for CE manufacturers and content producers, as well. In December 2010, Sonic Solutions announced that it would be acquired by [Rovi Corporation](/organization/rovi). In February 2011, Rovi completed the acquisition and subsequently began to incorporate the Sonic brand into the Rovi product line.
MediaUnbound, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing personalization and recommendation software for enterprises involved in the sale, distribution, and display of media content both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Germany and Japan, the company offers a range of solutions designed to enhance user interaction with diverse content catalogs. Its products include a configurable Personalization Platform that supports various media types, Static Recommendations systems for item suggestions based on single input points, and a Full Dynamic Personalization Platform that creates and manages individual user profiles. MediaUnbound's software is utilized across a variety of platforms, including Web 2.0 sites, mobile applications, online music stores, music and video discovery sites, social networks, and concert and ticketing platforms.
Gemstar-TV Guide
Acquisition in 2007
Gemstar-TV Guide provides digital entertainment advertising platform for advertisers. It enables advertises to reach and communicate with viewers. It also provides licensed interactive program guide technology to multichannel video programming distributors such as cable and satellite television providers, and consumer electronics manufacturers. It also provides its services to publishers of TV Guide magazine as well as operators of tvguide.com. Gemstar-TV Guide was established in 1992, based in Santa Clara, California. It currently operates as a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. Gemstar-TV Guide is currently known as Rovi Guides, Inc.
BD+ DRM technology
Acquisition in 2007
BD+ DRM technology is a component of the Blu-ray Disc Digital Rights Management system. BD+ DRM is based on their Self-Protecting Digital Content concept.[1] Its intent was to prevent unauthorized copies of Blu-ray discs and the playback of Blu-ray media using unauthorized devices.
All Media Network, LLC is a provider of consumer entertainment products that facilitate the discovery of music, movies, and television content. The company operates several prominent brands, including SideReel, AllMusic, AllMovie, and Celebified. SideReel assists users in finding, tracking, and watching a wide array of network and cable TV shows, movies, and web series, boasting over 12 million unique monthly visitors. AllMusic serves as a comprehensive resource for exploring albums, artists, and musical styles, while AllMovie offers in-depth information about films, actors, and filmmakers, allowing users to stay updated on new releases and read expert reviews. Additionally, Celebified produces and distributes video content, featuring recaps, recommendations, and news related to television and celebrity culture. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, All Media Network operates as a subsidiary of Blinkx plc.
Mediabolic is a developer of entertainment networking software that enables manufacturers to create cutting-edge digital home products. The company’s technologies can be embedded in products like televisions, set-top boxes, NAS devices, mobile phones, and digital cameras so that consumer electronics and PC manufacturers can extend and differentiate their product lines. Using a standards-based, open architecture Mediabolic has enabled its customers to ship award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market. Mediabolic is located in San Mateo, California.
eMeta
Acquisition in 2006
eMeta offers access control, billing/commerce, business intelligence, and customer care technologies to sell and license digital goods and services.
Zero G Software is a leader in the multi-platform software installation market, specializing in program deployment applications that streamline the software life cycle management process. Its award-winning InstallAnywhere product suite is utilized by notable enterprise and commercial software developers, including Sun Microsystems, Nortel, Adobe, Cloudscape, FedEx, and IBM. The company’s solutions facilitate the deployment, delivery, and configuration of software across various operating systems, enabling organizations to manage applications more efficiently and effectively. By simplifying these processes, Zero G Software enhances the overall application life cycle management for its clients.
InstallShield Software provides professional Windows software installation and development tools.Provider of software installation solutions for independent software vendors and corporate IT systems administrators. The company's products run on Windows and Mac operating platforms.
Strangeberry
Acquisition in 2004
Strangeberry is a technology company specializing in using home network and broadband technologies to create new entertainment experiences on television. Strangeberry has created technology based on industry standards, including a collection of powerful protocols and tools that will enable the development of a host of new broadband-based content delivery services for the TiVo platform.
Midbar Tech Ltd. specializes in creating innovative technological solutions designed to protect copyright material from unauthorized use. The company is notable for its Cactus Data Shield (CDS), a multi-strength, multi-layer copy control product that secures the distribution of copyrighted content on optical media, such as CDs and DVDs. Founded in 1998, Midbar collaborates with key players in the record industry and CD manufacturing to address the significant financial losses caused by copyright infringement, estimated at $5 billion annually. In addition to CDS, Midbar offers various hardware and digital distribution copy control solutions. The firm is backed by prominent venture capital funds and operates from offices in The Netherlands and Tel Aviv, Israel, with a management and R&D team composed of experts in technology, content security, and cryptography.
TTR Technologies
Acquisition in 2002
TTR Technologies which develops music copy protection technology.
Widevine offfers a multiplatform, multiformat DRM and video optimization solution that content owners, intenet video providers, retailers and video operators can use to deliver a branded, high quality entertainment offering to internet-connected entertainment platforms. Widevine enables you to provide customers all of their digital entertainment needs, for life. Manage, deliver and monetize a consumer’s total access to payTV, Internet digital media, music and more.
iVast International specializes in digital media creation and delivery software, aimed at expanding brand reach and generating new revenue streams. Over five years, the company has developed a robust media integration and distribution network across Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States. Its software adheres to international standards for distributing interactive audio, video, 2D or 3D graphics, and animation through broadband and broadcast networks. This enables content owners and service providers to deliver enhanced media experiences to various end-user devices, including personal computers and set-top boxes. iVast has established a significant client base, which includes notable organizations such as NetHome Japan, China Telecom, and Sony, among others.
GLOBEtrotter Software
Acquisition in 2000
GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc. engages in the business of supplying business-to-business electronic licensing.
InterActual has created the industry standard for DVD content that is seamlessly integrated with the worldwide web. The company has leveraged its knowledge of DVD and the Internet, to establish the development environment as well as the online infrastructure to support the most innovative digital video entertainment experience possible. The biggest names in entertainment, the major motion picture studios that produce the blockbuster titles, are relying on InterActual’s tools and services to significantly enhance DVD-ROM content and capabilities. The resulting “InterActual” experience takes the viewer beyond the linear movie to the realm of interactive, personalized entertainment. InterActual’s technology allows the creators of this entertainment to link the stunning video and audio quality of DVD with graphics, information, and additional entertainment value that can be served up in a constantly updated, real-time web format.
SecureMedia, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in conditional access and digital rights management software for the secure delivery of digital content. The company pioneered software-based content security systems, introducing them to Hollywood studios and major broadcasters. Its flagship product, the Encryptonite ONETM System, is an open platform software that enables the secure delivery of video-on-demand, IPTV, and other multimedia content over broadband IP networks. Deployed by notable clients such as Sony and Reeltime Infotainment, this system facilitates the pre-encryption of recorded content and the encryption of live broadcasts. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, Beijing, and Auckland, and representatives in various global cities, SecureMedia continues to innovate in the digital content security sector, focusing on the secure delivery of content "anywhere at anytime."
RPK SecureMedia provides the first end-to-end solution for securely delivering audio and video over the Internet. Domain Validation Cleanup: Issue_Reaching + FR/News/Jobs < 2021 - Q4 2024
Digimarc Corporation, based in Beaverton, Oregon, specializes in media identification and management solutions for both government and commercial clients globally. The company is known for its digital watermarking technology, which allows for the identification and verification of various forms of media, including audio, video, and images. Key offerings include the Digimarc Platform, which encompasses the Digimarc Barcode for object identification, Digimarc Discover for data decoding, and Digimarc Verify for quality control and verification processes. These solutions facilitate a range of applications, such as retail transaction processing, supply chain tracking, inventory management, and anti-counterfeiting measures. The company collaborates with industry partners to enhance user experiences by enabling intuitive interactions with digital content and physical objects. Through its innovative technologies and services, Digimarc aims to enrich everyday living by improving access to information and streamlining various processes across multiple sectors.
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