Blu-ray Activities
December 05, 2006
[Blu-ray Disc Association]

The 7th BDA Japan Seminar




The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), an organization that promotes the Blu-ray disc, held its 7th BDA Japan Seminar on December 05, 2006. The BDA members were invited to hear the following program of presentations.

1 Opening 14:00
PC Japan/AP PR Team
2 Introduction of BDA activities 14:05-14:50
Joint Technical Committee
* Report on the latest information of Blu-ray Disc Format Specifications
JTC Chair: Shunji Ohara
Compliance Committee
*Report on the latest information of Compliance Committee Activity
CCSC Vice Chair: Asaichi Akagi
Promotion Committee
* Report on the latest information of Blue-ray Disc Promotion Activity
PC Japan/AP PR Team Chair: Yutaka Komai
3 Introduction of New Technology 14:50-15:50
 
The world first Blu-ray Disc Recorder supporting BD-Video playback; MDR-BW200/-BR100
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.  Mr. Kazuhiko Nakamura
Senior Manager Product Technical Group,Video Business Unit,Network Business Group,Panasonic AVC Networks Company
* Abstract:Introduction of the new features, functions and technologies of  Blu-ray Disc Recorder with Hard Disc Drive supporting BD-Video playback and Dual Layer BD-R/RE disc Recording/Playback
VAIO BD AMBITION
Sony Corporation  Mr. Tatsuo Mori
General Manager VAIO Business Gp. Dept. No.3
* Abstract:Introduction of the feature and advanced capability/technology of VAIO TypeA, the next generation AV-Note which loads blue ray disk drive, skill is possible beauty of Hi-Vision:
Dolby's audio coding technologies for Blu-ray ROM format
Dolby Laboratories International Services Inc. Japan Branch  Mr. Toru Shirayanagi
Director, Engineering Support Department
* Abstract:Dolby will give detail explanations of Dolby’s audio coding technologies for Blu-ray ROM format, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD. The descriptions will cover the features, structure, compatibility, and some other elements
   Break 15:50-16:10
4 Introduction of License related and Notation Guidline 16:10-17:00
 
The related information related to starting BD-ROM Package Business
Sony Corporation  Mr. Mitsuru Toriyama
Senior Manager License Control Sec., Format Management Dept, BD Strategy Office
* Abstract:This presentation shows the information needed for starting BD-ROM package business including licensing agreement, cost and the others.
Notation Guideline of Logo and terminology(tentatively)
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  Mr. Asaichi Akagi
Councilor Format Verification Lab of Panasonic
* Abstract:T.BD.
   Break 17:00-17:15
5 Special Theme 17:15-18:00
 
Market Analysis of Next Generation Optical Disc
Techno Systems Research Co., LTD(TSR)    Mr. Takayuki Maruhashi
Assistant Director
* Abstract:General explanation regarding the market environment, the future development estimation and topics etc. for the next generation optical disk.
6 Closing 18:00
PC Japan/AP PR Team


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