IPTV Remote for media control in the home

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - * New device redefines TV viewing experience * Prototype showcased at the Mobile World Congress * Offered to consumers by the IPTV service providerThe Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) IPTV Remote is a new device for controlling the TVand other media devices throughout the connected home.  The innovative device isa single interface for controlling Internet video, the TV, both live andon-demand, the PC and the mobile phone in the home. It also provides a secondscreen for previewing content, exploring program guides, browsing the web andchatting with friends and family without a distracting window on the TV screen."The Ericsson IPTV Remote redefines the category and puts even greater controlin the hands of our customers' subscribers. Initially, we will focus on TVservices but going forward it will be possible to add applications such asenhanced video communications, remote healthcare and home surveillance," saidJan W?by, head of Business Unit Multimedia at Ericsson.The Ericsson IPTV Remote is part of Ericsson's IPTV solution and will be managedand provisioned by the consumer's IPTV service provider. The device can alsofunction as a portable TV in a WiFi-enabled home.A prototype and interactive demonstration of the device will be presented atEricsson's exhibition area in Hall 6, La Fira, Barcelona during the GSMA MWC.IPTV is set to grow from 40 million to some 120 million subscriptions globallyover the next five years. Ericsson has signed more than 250 IPTV contractsworldwide covering complete solutions, integration projects and infrastructure.Notes to editors:Ericsson Television website Ericsson IPTV solutionOur multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecomoperators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, andprovides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has theleading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobileand fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband andmultimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The SonyEricsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-richpersonal mobile devices.Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in anall-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainablebusiness solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 80,000 employeesgenerated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded in1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMXNASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.www.ericsson.com www.twitter.com/ericssonpress www.facebook.com/technologyforgood www.youtube.com/ericssonpress FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTEricsson Corporate Public & Media RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 69 92E-mail: media.relations(at)ericsson.com Ericsson Investor RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 00 00E-mail: investor.relations(at)ericsson.com UPCOMING EVENTS·         IPTV World Forum, London, March 23-25·         Ericsson's Capital Markets Day, Stockholm, Sweden, May 5-6·         Ericsson Business Innovation Forum, Shanghai, China, May 17-18For more information please contact the Ericsson Media Relations Team.[HUG#1384261] Jan W?by: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1384261/343024.jpg Press release PDF: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1384261/343020.pdf IPTV Remote Screen 3: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1384261/343023.jpg IPTV Remote screen 2: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1384261/343022.jpg IPTV Remote screen 1: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1384261/343021.jpg

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