Synchronization of TV programs and WWW
・ The web sequence progresses automatically with the progression of the TV program.
・ Both live broadcasts and videotaped programs can be used.
・ Sound pattern matching technology is used to synchronize the VCR and WWW
・ A trial service with the Discovery Channel Japan starts in Jan., 1998.
・ Many advantages over Intercast
- No need for special TV signal format or special H/W for either user or provider
- Synchronized viewing even with (normal) VCRs
- Content able to be updated at any time on the WWW server
- Asynchronous release of TV programs and related content