BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom -- Greatly enhancing OEMs' ability to bring customized intelligent security products to market quickly, ObjectVideo(R), Inc., the leader in intelligent video software, and ATEME, a leading supplier of hardware and software solutions for video and signal processing, announced a partnership today at the IFSEC global security conference to provide intelligent video analysis on ATEME's newly-released ViSio+ reference design platform. ObjectVideo OnBoard(TM) and ViSio+ are both based on the Texas Instruments programmable TMS320DM642 DSP-based digital media processor. E[acute accent]"We are pleased to see two of TI's third-party partners, ObjectVideo and ATEME, come together to offer an integrated solution that combines the flexibility of the DM642 processor with the latest in audio/video and intelligent video analysis technology," said Cyril Clocher, Business Development Manager, TI DSP group in Europe. E[acute accent]The ViSio+ is a complete hardware and software reference design platform dedicated to the acquisition, encoding, streaming and storage of high quality audio/video content. Its modularity and high-quality MPEG-4 compression codec allows it to incorporate intelligent software for advanced video security content analysis applications. ObjectVideo OnBoard software is optimized for operation with TI's DSP-based digital media processors. E[acute accent]"Our partnership with ATEME will allow OEM customers to build intelligent video analysis capability directly into their products utilizing a highly customizable and easy to use reference design," said Brian Eckert, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ObjectVideo. "This newly-released solution greatly enhances time to market for a wide range of intelligent video applications." E[acute accent]"Integrating ObjectVideo's advanced video analysis software directly into our ViSio+ product line allows ATEME to take its well-known Video Security Over IP (VSIP) and ViSio platforms to the next level," said Marc Guillaumet, Marketing Director for ATEME. "Our customers will have access to the field-proven expertise of both ATEME and ObjectVideo while building solutions customized to their target markets." E[acute accent]ObjectVideo's intelligent video analysis algorithms run all objects in a camera's view against pre-programmed rules. When an object violates a rule, for example, a person crosses a tripwire or an object disappears from an area of interest, the software alerts security personnel by phone, pager, email or an alert console. E[acute accent]Those interested in a demonstration of the integrated ObjectVideo and ATEME ViSio+ solution at IFSEC 2005 should visit ObjectVideo at Stand R54 or ATEME at Texas Instruments Stand R53. For further information regarding ObjectVideo OnBoard, contact Bruce Thompson, Vice President of Corporate Development, ObjectVideo, at 703.654.9318 or bthompson@objectvideo.com.

E[acute accent]About ATEME

E[acute accent]ATEME, headquartered in France (www.ateme.com), is a world-leading provider of hardware and software systems for audio and video compression on DSP. ATEME delivers custom services on top of its development boards and algorithms. Since 2002, ATEME centers its strategy on applicative market-oriented reference designs which target video-security, broadband and consumer electronics domains. The result for OEMs is a faster product design, a shorter time-to-market and overall costs reduction. ATEME operates worldwide thanks to its distribution network in Europe, Asia and North America.

E[acute accent]About the Texas Instruments Third Party Program

E[acute accent]ObjectVideo and ATEME are members of the TI TMS320(TM) third party program, the most extensive collection of global DSP development support in the industry. With more than 600 independent companies and consultants, TI's customers have easy access to a broad range of application software, development hardware and software and consulting services. For more information on the TI third party program, please visit www.ti.com/3p.

E[acute accent]About ObjectVideo, Inc.

E[acute accent]ObjectVideo(R) provides intelligent video surveillance software for the protection of critical infrastructure and high-risk environments including borders, airports, seaports, oil refineries, chemical and nuclear plants and water treatment facilities. Its software is based on patented computer vision technology and provides the security market with an advanced ability to detect, classify, track and analyze threats. With ObjectVideo's software, customers gain the ability to proactively address threats, improve security planning and enhance overall effectiveness. ObjectVideo markets and sells its products through a VIP partner program of leading security companies on digital signal processor and server platforms. On the Net: www.objectvideo.com.