LiveU
 For Every Live Scenario | |
| Industry | Electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Hackensack, New Jersey, USA |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | LU500, LU400, LU70, LU200, LU Smart, LiveU Xtender, LU Lite, LU Central |
| Services | Turnkey Service Package, Event Support |
| Website | www.liveu.tv |
LiveU Inc. is the leader in portable live video acquisition, contribution and management solutions. LiveU produces technology for television broadcasters to enable live video links via wireless cellular networks. LiveU offers a range of devices for live video coverage, including backpacks, software and mobile applications. LiveU’s solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based on the available network conditions.[1] LiveU developed and patented the technology for cellular bonding for remote news gathering in the US, Canada, China, Great Britain and other countries.[2] All LiveU products are based on this fourth-generation patented technology. Their headquarters is located in Hackensack New Jersey, United States.
The LiveU hardware, which is carried by the broadcast camera operator, bonds up to 14 cellular (3G/4G – LTE/WiMAX) modems over multiple carriers, as well as multiple LAN and even BGAN satellite connections together to achieve enough bandwidth to carry an HD video signal for broadcast. LiveU holds the patent (US Patent No: 7,948,933) for its Remote Transmission System and was the first company to incorporate 4G LTE into its system.[3]
Products
LU500
The LU500 is LiveU's flagship product. The 2.2 lb unit measures approximately 9" tall by 6" wide, and contains up to 13 network links including 6-8 internal cellular modules. The LU500 was announced at IBC2013 and was made commercially available in January 2014. Since its release it has been used at many major events around the world including the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics[4] as well as the 2014 FIFA World CupTM in Brazil[5] and the 2014 Indian Elections.[6]
LU200
The LU200 is the latest offering in LiveU’s multi-layered live video ecosystem and can be locally or remotely managed via LiveU Central, the unified management system for LiveU’s field-units. Weighing just over 500 grams (1 lb), the LU200 is available in a pouch or camera-mount configuration, bringing a powerful two-modem bonded camera-based solution for any video professional. The LU200 supports two 4G LTE/3G modems together with Wi-FI and LAN connections and includes LiveU’s proprietary antenna modules for extra resiliency. This two-modem bonded solution is compatible with any camera and is ideal for broadcasts on the fly. The flexible LU200 can also serve as a stand-alone video encoder, with the same level of satellite integration as the LU500, or be used as a LiveU DataBridge mobile hotspot for all IP applications in the field.
LiveU Xtender
The LiveU Xtender integrated antenna solution increases network reception, providing additional resiliency for live video transmission in extreme scenarios such as heavily crowded areas. The Xtender offers broadcasters the flexibility to use cellular connectivity as part of their existing SNG/ENG trucks, bonding cellular and satellite connections for ultimate live video performance, or to remotely connect to LiveU's backpack and handheld uplink units.
LU-Smart
Supporting iOS/Android devices, the LU-Smart smartphone app allows LiveU’s broadcasting and online video customers to extend their coverage using a smartphone or tablet. Based on LiveU’s fourth-generation uplink technology, LU-Smart bonds internal Wi-Fi and cellular connections to reach optimal video quality. LiveU also offers a handheld monopod, the SmartGRIP with an additional cellular channel (MiFi) and battery.
LiveU MultiPoint
MultiPoint is a complete video distribution system for sharing high quality live video between multiple broadcast facilities over the public internet. MultiPoint uses intelligent Adaptive Bitrate Distribution algorithms, allowing it to optimize live video delivery to different classes of receiver, dynamically adjusting bitrate and quality for the best viewer experience at any time. MultiPoint comes complete with features such as Publisher / Subscriber Pairing, Destination Grouping, and multiple licensing classifications, allowing you to get your stream sharing operation up and running with just a few clicks of the mouse. MultiPoint was designed to be used in a number of different scenarios such as: • Organizational Distribution: From one bureau to all its affiliates & station groups • Distribution line to a predefined destination: Replacing satellite as a distribution channel for significant cost savings • Distribution between different organizations
Camera Integration
In April 2012, Panasonic announced it would incorporate LiveU technology into a professional camcorder.[7] In February 2013, Panasonic and LiveU announced the successful integration of the LiveU LU40 with the AG-HPX600 Panasonic camera[8] This integration was possible via a software upgrade key which allowed the LU40 to be controlled via the camera interface. In March 2013 Hitachi integrated their camera solutions with LiveU units[9] and in April LiveU customers could also integrate their bonded cellular solutions with Sony’s XDCAM camera.[10]
References
- ↑ http://www.liveu.tv/about_liveu.html
- ↑ http://www.liveu.tv/patents.html
- ↑ "LiveU Technology". 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ↑ http://www.inbroadcast.com/LiveU_Success_At_2014_Winter_Games.asp
- ↑ http://www.videoedge.net/news/distribution/volume-world-cup-streams-proves-historic/358691
- ↑ http://www.tvbeurope.com/liveu-boosts-indian-election-coverage/
- ↑ "NAB: Panasonic Partners for Cloud Production Service". Broadcasting & Cable. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ↑ http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/panasonic-releases-liveu-uplink-software-option-for-hpx/217600
- ↑ http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0086/hitachi-to-add-liveu-lus-to-hd-cameras/218363
- ↑ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/liveu-now-integrates-with-sony-xdcam/