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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TO EXHIBIT AT TELECOM 2003
TOKYO, October 8, 2003 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the company will be participating in ITU TELECOM WORLD, which will take place October 12-18, 2003, at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Mitsubishi Electric's booth will be located in the Japan Pavilion at Hall 5, Stand 5001.002.
The theme of the company's exhibit will be "The Seamless and Secure Ubiquitous Communications Company," and on display will be technologies related to space-based communications systems, mobile communications and broadband technology. According to President & CEO, Tamotsu Nomakuchi, "We're involved in all of the core technologies that are bringing about the ubiquitous network. Our solutions and support systems span a wide variety of fields, including satellite and optical communications for mobile and multimedia mobile applications, electronic devices, information security and more. Our R&D and manufacturing assets have the power to conceive and follow through on technological developments."
At Mitsubishi Electric's exhibition, a central THEME STAGE will showcase the company's quasi-zenith satellite system, a future communications system currently under development that will be integral to a more reliable communications network for mobile applications including multimedia for automobiles. Slated to begin service in 2009, the system will be able to deliver signals to hard-to-reach places such as areas between skyscrapers and remote spots in mountainous regions.
A MOBILE ZONE will feature a variety of products and technologies Mitsubishi Electric is engaged in within the mobile phone industry. This includes cutting-edge mobile handsets with high-resolution cameras, dual color displays, high-quality audio, games and Internet-based multimedia applications. Included are phones that comply with GSM/GPRS and PDC standards. Simulation software will provide a virtual look at third-generation base stations and RAN (radio access network) efficiency. Also on display will be proposed applications for 3G as well as Next-G (next-generation) mobile phones, plus Mitsubishi Electric's latest achievements in security and MPEG technology, areas in which the company has established a leadership position. This includes content-distribution technology based on the newly developed MPEG-21 standard for ubiquitous access to digital video contents, plus automatic adaptation of video contents using real-time video transcoding technology that displays MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video on PDAs, laptop computers and home TVs.
Rounding out the exhibit will be a BROADBAND ZONE which introduces state-of-the-art optical communications technologies. This includes 40 Gbps Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) ultra long-haul transmission systems and advanced Forward Error Correction (FEC) technologies. The 40 Gbps WDM system transmits 1.6 Tbps capacity over 8,700km by employing Differential Phase-Shift Keying (DPSK). Optical Cross Connect (OXC) technology provides bit-rate and format-free transmission over dynamically configured optical paths controlled by GMPLS protocols. End-user technology is also represented through the company's power line communications exhibit, which showcases broadband Internet signals delivered to every room in a home via standard electric power lines.
Select Items being Exhibited by Mitsubishi Electric at Telecom 2003:
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Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
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A series of three communications satellites are placed in orbit so that at any given time, one is above a target area for a period of eight hours. In this way, the system can provide 24-hour service over a designated region. The system will support a wide range of services such as mobile communications, positioning and measurement, security and traffic control.
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World's Smallest Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit Chip Set
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These low-cost electronic tracking antennas employ the world's smallest microwave IC. Forecasted applications include for satellite transmission, radar and other mobile communication systems.
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Multimedia Car
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A conceptual model of the "multimedia car," equipped with devices to electronically link it to quasi-zenith satellite communication systems and mobile phone-compatible devices for enhanced communication and convenience on the go.
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Next-generation Mobile Phones
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We unveil the future of mobile phones, with new concept designs for 3G and Next-G equipped models. We also present conceptual products and applications that link mobile phones with the quasi-zenith satellite system and vehicle-based systems.
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GSM Mobile Phones
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On display is the M341i, our first clamshell GSM model with built-in camera. It's i-mode compatible, and has a 310,000-pixel, 1.9-inch LCD main screen and a 0.9-inch LCD outer screen. Also on display is the m21i/M222i, our first i-mode GSM model. Compact and lightweight (85cc, 95g), it sports a sleek and stylish design. The M330 is a compact and lightweight handset (85cc, 95g) with a thin body and elegant design. It's compatible with MMS.
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Z3D - 3D Graphics Engine |
This functionally balanced 3D graphics engine for PDC mobile phones feature geometry and rendering engines and a low-power standby function to enable longer operation between charges. |
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Virtual Field Test |
This system allows the testing of wireless communications devices under near-actual operating conditions. This is done by recreating virtual environments where the mobility of multiple mobile stations is visualized using digital mapping information and wireless propagation simulations. |
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IP-based RAN |
This Radio Access Network system is compatible with IP-based W-CDMA wireless access networks. IP-based RANs
utilize multiple servers and offer excellent flexibility for network scalability and expansion needs. |
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Mini BTS for IMT-2000/W-CDMA |
These small-sized base stations (BTS) are compatible with IMT-2000 standards and are capable of being installed in outdoor environments.
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Mobile Visual Communication System (MVCS) |
The MVCS is the world's first mobile multimedia multipoint communications system. It enables real-time video-based communication between multiple people using FOMA mobile telephones equipped with a TV camera.
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Mobile Phone Street-View Route Guidance |
With this system streets are photogrpahed using global positioning satellites and video cameras. A video database is created by linking the positioning information with the video images. The information is then distributed via mobile phones to pedestrians, who can use it for directions to specific locations.
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Content Distribution Technology Based on MPEG-21 Standards |
Compliant with MPEG-21, this technology is capable of automatically converting digital video content for a variety of operating environments (television, personal computers, mobiles phones, etc.) and distributing it to the end-user. This realizes a listening or viewing environment that is free from restrictions of time, place, terminals and networks.
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Circuit Multiplication Equipment Optimized for IP-Based Networks (IP-CME) |
Equipment that ensures efficient transmission of multi-channel telephone audio signals by acting as the interface between PSTN circuits and IP-based networks. Our short packet multiplexing and 4kbit/s speech coding technologies have enabeld us to realize a transmission efficiency superior to others in the industry.
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40 Gbps DPSK Ultra Long-Haul WDM Transmission |
We introduce 40Gbit/s optical transmission technology that is currently being developed for next-generation submarine and terrestrial WDM systems. The use of a DPSK (Differential Phase-Shift Keying) demodulation system enables the transmission of 64 waves up to 9,000km.
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Backboard-based High-speed Signal Transmission |
This digital-serial transmission technology utilizes backboards inserted between high-speed boards. Numerous applications are anticipated, including use in communication transponder IP nodes, wireless terristrial base stations and other communications systems.
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Powerline Communications |
This communication system allows high-speed Internet access and IP telephone services to be provided over electric power lines. Communication signals can be routed over outdoor power transmission lines and electrical wiring systems within individual residences.
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About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With over 80 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company has operations in 35 countries and recorded consolidated group sales of 3,639 billion yen (US$30.3 billion*) in the year ended March 31, 2003. For more information, visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com
*At an exchange rate of 120 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2003
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