Satnews Daily
October 12th, 2009
digiGO! — The Digital (R)Evolution™
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Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) and Freeview Australia have entered into a multi-year cooperation agreement for interactive program guide (IPG) patents owned by Rovi. The agreement allows Freeview to develop an enhanced IPG for the Australian market under the Rovi patent portfolio. Consumer electronic manufacturers incorporating the Freeview IPG will be able to license the necessary IPG patents directly from Rovi. Freeview brings its viewers more choice and more channels for free, including a 24 hour sports channel on ONE, more world stories on SBSTWO, and a new entertainment channel on GO! This announcement continues the expansion of Rovi's global licensing program in Australia.
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