Top Company Profiles - Consortium Established to Develop and Promote Close Proximity Wireless Technology 'TransferJet' - Sony Corporation

TOKYO, July 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak
Company, Hitachi Ltd., Victor Company of Japan, KDDI Corporation, Kenwood
Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), Nikon
Corporation, Olympus Imaging Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, SAMSUNG
ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Seiko Epson Corporation, Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications, Toshiba Corporation today announced an agreement to form a
consortium to develop specifications for interconnecting products using
"TransferJet" a new interoperable wireless transfer technology that enables
rapid transfer of high resolution video, music and images. The "TransferJet
Consortium" (http://www.transferjet.org) plans to promote a wide range of
products and services incorporating TransferJet technology with the aim of
accelerating its adoption throughout the consumer electronics industry.

TransferJet wireless technology enables a high speed data transmission
rate of 560Mbps, while eliminating the need for complex setup and operation.
Directly touching two compliant electronic products together allows files to
be transferred automatically, without the need for an access point. For
example, touching a TV with a digital camera enables photos to be
instantaneously displayed on the TV screen. Alternatively, downloaded music
content can be easily enjoyed by touching a mobile phone to a portable audio
player. TransferJet can be used as a universal interface across all consumer
electronics devices.

The "TransferJet Consortium" will develop specifications and guidelines
ensuring interoperability between products incorporating the technology,
establish licensing schemes and administer the use of the TransferJet logo.
The Consortium will also promote the advantages across industries and to
consumers. Through these initiatives, the Consortium will aim to create and
expand the market for TransferJet products.

    "TransferJet Consortium" Members (as of July 17 2008)

    Sony Corporation  ("TransferJet Consortium" Administration)
    Canon Inc.
    Eastman Kodak Company
    Hitachi Ltd.
    Victor Company of Japan
    KDDI Corporation
    Kenwood Corporation
    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic)
    Nikon Corporation
    Olympus Imaging Corporation
    Pioneer Corporation
    SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Seiko Epson Corporation
    Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
    Toshiba Corporation


     Press Contacts:

     Sony Corporation
      ("TransferJet Consortium"
       Administration)                           +81-(0)3-6748-2200
     Sony Electronics Inc.  Elizabeth Boukis     +1-408-352-4593
                                                 elizabeth.boukis@am.sony.com
     Canon Inc.                                  +81-(0)3-5482-8058
     Eastman Kodak Company  Richard Young        +1-585-223-7372
                                                 richard.young@kodak.com
                            Erin Foster          +1-585-781-9539
                                                 erin.foster@kodak.com
     Hitachi America, Ltd.  Tadashi (DASH)
                             Hisanaga            +1-914-333-2987
     Victor Company of Japan                     +81-(0)3-3289-7678
     KDDI Corporation                            +81-(0)3-6678-0690
     Kenwood Corporation                         +81-(0)42-646-6724
     Matsushita Electric
      Industrial Co., Ltd.
      (Panasonic)                                +81-(0)6-6908-0447
     Nikon Corporation                           +81-(0)3-3216-1032
     Olympus Imaging
      Corporation                                +81-(0)3-3340-4687
     Pioneer Corporation                         +81-(0)3-3495-9885
     SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,
      LTD.                                       +81-(0)3-6234-2214
     Seiko Epson Corporation                     http://epson.co.jp/e/contact/
     Sony Ericsson Mobile
      Communications        Mattias Holm         +44-208-762-6065
     Toshiba Corporation                         +81-(0)3-3457-2105

    Contacts for "TransferJet Consortium"
    URL: http://www.transferjet.org

SOURCE TransferJet Consortium

http://www.transferjet.org