Amricon announces its globally patented SMART Video system

The company has also partnered with interactive television specialists, informitv to identify new and existing applications of the patented solution. The agreement, which was signed by Mohamad Jarrar, Managing Director of Amricon and Dr. William Cooper, the founder of informitv, is intended to enable Amricon to maximize the opportunities related to the patent and its commercial application worldwide.

SMART Video, a globally patented solution developed by Amricon, uses a low speed internet protocol connection to control the delivery of video programming over existing broadcast distribution networks. The converged network system combines the choice, convenience, and control of the internet with the proven advantages of broadcast distribution to provide consumers with a range of new viewing options. The SMART Video system reflects the convergence of broadcast, communications and data networks while recognizing the considerable investment that has been made in conventional digital satellite, terrestrial and cable video distribution infrastructure.

"Amricon continues to pioneer developments in Smart technologies and the launch of SMART Video is yet another milestone for us," said Mohamad Jarrar, Managing Director, Amricon. "Our partnership with informitv is part of our global expansion strategy and we look forward to working closely with them to identify and implement applications of this approach across major markets."

Amricon is inviting interested parties to discuss the application of its patented approach to their products & services with a view to licensing the technology.

An independent consultancy based in London and specializing in interactive television, informitv offers an informed view of the future of television. Internationally recognized for its industry expertise, informitv provides consultancy, recruitment, conference, and publishing services. The company is supported by an international network of industry specialists and provides professional strategic consultancy and practical expertise for deploying innovative interactive television and advanced audio and video services over broadband and broadcast networks.

"We are pleased to be working with Amricon to advise on a range of applications for this patented technology," said Dr. William Cooper, Principal Consultant at informitv. "As broadband and broadcast networks converge we are seeing interesting new possibilities enabled for interactive television services by hybrid solutions such as this."

Dr. Cooper is the co-author of IPTV: Broadband meets broadcast - The Network Television Revolution, and former Head of Interactive at BBC Broadcast, where he was operationally responsible for online services and the launch of interactive television services on satellite, terrestrial and cable platforms.

Amricon is a dynamic and rapidly growing Smart Solutions company inspired by innovation and empowered by technology. Headquartered in Dubai, Amricon is staffed by experienced professionals with over 30 years' management experience. The company offers leading state-of-the-art solutions and information services using cutting edge technologies that empower governments, financial institutions and businesses. Amongst its offerings are SMART Document, SMART Cheque, SMART Parking and Unified ID.