The Advancements in HEVC Streaming Equipment

The evolution of live streaming started with streaming media. Streaming media refers to the multimedia that is continuously presented and received by end-users while the provider delivers them. Hence, the concept of streaming often connotes the process of delivery and obtaining of media, and it is an alternative process to downloading. From the crude way of transmitting media, the process of streaming has greatly improved in the recent years. Buoyed by the fast-paced advancements in computer networking, coupled with advanced development in home computers, operating systems, HEVC streaming units, and HEVC streaming device, the process of streaming becomes a viable and practicable means of conveying media contents for ordinary consumers. By 2016, consumers already got the option of either streaming "live" or "on demand."

Live streaming allows end-users to enjoy streamed video event that is happening at present. On the other hand, "on demand" streaming is generally provided via progressive streaming. Live streaming is available only at one time when the event being videoed is occurring. On the other hand, “on demand” contents are either saved or stored in the hard disks or servers for a long time. Live streaming surely revolutionizes video streaming, allowing live video streaming for mobile, TV, and social media, and there are many companies that have ventured into the development of streaming technology and have tried to improve on the existing streaming technology; however, there are only very few companies that really excel in developing better streaming equipment, and one these very few companies is LiveU.

LiveU is a company based in America that focuses on providing portable live video equipment and acquisition solutions. LiveU's headquarter is situated in Hackensack, New Jersey. The technology that LiveU produces for television broadcasters enables quick live video links through wireless cellular networks. LiveU offers a wide range of equipment that could be used for live video coverage, and some of these pieces of equipment are portable enough and can be easily fitted into a backpack. These portable pieces of equipment and devices readily revolutionizes live broadcasting because these devices did away easily with the tons of equipment and materials which were formerly used in the traditional modes of broadcasting. LiveU likewise specializes in the development of software and mobile applications that make possible efficient and latent-free wireless live streaming of videos. The company have also patented the technology that enables cellular bonding for far and remote news gathering in various countries.

LiveU continues to excel in developing better streaming equipment, and in April of 2012, Panasonic, another great company, said that LiveU technology would be incorporated by Panasonic into its professional camcorder. The integration was successful, and it was excitedly announced on February of 2013. This integration of LiveU LU40 with that of AG-HPX600 Panasonic camera was made possible through the software upgrade key that permits the interface of the camera to control the LU40. Soon after, in March of 2013, another company—that of Hitacchi—integrated LiveU units with its camera solutions. Lastly, in April of the same year, the customers of LiveU became capable of integrating their cellular solutions with the XDCAM camera of Sony.