CHICAGO, March 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Announced today was the signing of a patent license agreement with Eatsleepmusic Corporation that includes rights to a core multimedia patent developed by Internet pioneer Dr. Scott Lewis for advanced karaoke products.
Eatsleepmusic is a leading developer in the interactive entertainment industry with a particular focus on the karaoke/sing-along market; Eatsleepmusic's current products include Stream Karaoke(TM), Kool Karaoke Studio(TM), XBOX Karaoke(TM) for operation with the Microsoft(TM) XBOX(TM), among others. Dr. Lewis is a leading entrepreneur and inventor having led the development of the world's first single integrated circuit chip with on-board video and audio compression, advanced adaptive digital signal processing technology as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, and pioneered multiple broadband internet and multimedia technologies. Dr. Lewis is the named inventor of a portfolio of patents including music networks incorporating technology for providing enhanced karaoke functionality to deliver advanced multimedia karaoke experience for users around the globe.
Eatsleepmusic stated, "We are very pleased to announce that we have obtained the right to utilize Dr. Lewis' music network patent as we continue our mission of becoming the global leader in high quality, fun, interactive music entertainment. In concluding this licensing agreement, Eatsleepmusic strengthens its role as a leader in the global karaoke industry."
Dr. Lewis added, "I look forward to working with other leading companies in the karaoke industry to assist in achieving a superior level of performance and interactivity utilizing our pioneering technology."
Stream Karaoke(TM) and Kool Karaoke Studio(TM) are trademarks of Eatsleepmusic Corporation., XBOX(TM) is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This release can also be viewed at http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com/newsroom.