Exhibit 8
SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (this "Agreement"), dated as
of December 10, 2001, between TERAGLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP., a Delaware
corporation having a mailing address at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxx
Xxxxx, XX 00000 (the "Debtor"), and WallerSutton 2000, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership having a mailing address at Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxx
Xxxx, XX 00000-0000, as collateral agent for the Investors (the "Collateral
Agent").
RECITALS
A. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, certain Investors
(including, without limitation, the Collateral Agent) have agreed, subject to
the terms thereof, to make loans to the Debtor, which loans are evidenced by
certain Notes.
B. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase
Agreement, the Debtor and the Collateral Agent have executed that certain
Security Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (together with all amendments
and other modifications, if any, from time to time thereafter made thereto in
accordance with the terms thereof (the "Security Agreement")).
C. The Debtor has agreed to execute and deliver this Agreement in order to
confirm the grant, pursuant to the Security Agreement, to the Collateral Agent
of a continuing security interest in the Intellectual Property to secure the
Obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, the Debtor agrees, for the benefit of the Collateral
Agent and the other Investors, as follows:
SECTION I. Definitions. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms
used in this Agreement, including its preamble and recitals, have the meanings
provided in the Security Agreement.
SECTION II. Grant of Security Interest. For good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, to
secure all of the Obligations, the Debtor does hereby mortgage and pledge to the
Collateral Agent and grant the Collateral Agent a security interest in, for the
benefit of the Investors, all of the Intellectual Property, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired or existing, including, without limitation, the following
property:
(a) Trademarks. All Trademarks (as defined in the Security Agreement) and
all applications therefor worldwide, including, without limitation, the
Trademarks and Trademark applications listed in Schedule I attached hereto,
together with:
(i) all registrations and recordings thereof;
(ii) all licenses of Trademarks to or by the Debtor;
(iii) all renewals of any of the items described in clauses (i) and
(ii) above;
(iv) all of the goodwill of the business connected with the use of,
and symbolized by the items described in, clauses (i), (ii) and (iii)
above; and
(v) all proceeds of, and rights associated with, the foregoing,
including any claim by the Debtor against third parties for past, present
or future infringement, unfair competition or dilution of any Trademark,
Trademark registration or Trademark license, including any Trademark,
Trademark registration or Trademark license referred to in Schedule I, or
for any injury to the goodwill associated with the use of any such
Trademark or for breach or enforcement of any Trademark license.
(b) Patents. All Patents (as defined in the Security Agreement) and all
applications therefor worldwide, including, without limitation, the Patent
applications listed in Schedule II attached hereto, together with:
(i) all registrations and recordings thereof;
(ii) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions,
continuations-in-part and improvements thereof, and any other application
claiming priority thereto;
(iii) all licenses of Patents to or by the Debtor; and
(iv) all income, royalties and other proceeds of, and rights
associated with, the foregoing, including any claim by the Debtor against
third parties for past, present or future infringement thereof or for
breach or enforcement of any Patent license.
(c) Copyrights. All Copyrights (as defined in the Security Agreement)
worldwide, including, without limitation, the Copyrights listed in Schedule III
attached hereto, together with:
(i) all registrations and recordings thereof and all applications
therefor;
(ii) all licenses of Copyrights to or by the Debtor;
(iii) all renewals of any of the foregoing;
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(iv) all embodiments, works for hire and derivative works associated
therewith; and
(iv) all income, royalties and other proceeds of, and rights
associated with, the foregoing, including any claim by the Debtor against
third parties for past, present or future infringement thereof or for
breach or enforcement of any Copyright license.
SECTION III. Security Agreement. This Agreement has been executed and
delivered by the Debtor for the purpose of registering the security interest of
the Collateral Agent in the Intellectual Property for the benefit of the
Investors with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United States
Copyright Office and any such other Governmental Authority as the Collateral
Agent may deem appropriate from time to time. The security interest granted
hereby has been granted as a supplement to, and not in limitation of, the
security interest granted to the Collateral Agent and the Investors for their
benefit under the Security Agreement. The Security Agreement (and all rights and
remedies of the Collateral Agent and the Investors thereunder) shall remain in
full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
SECTION IV. Release of Security Interest. Upon the payment in full of the
Obligations, this Agreement shall terminate and the Collateral Agent shall, at
the Debtor's request and expense, execute and deliver to the Debtor all
instruments and other documents as may be reasonably necessary or proper to
release the Lien upon the Intellectual Property which has been granted hereunder
and under the Security Agreement.
SECTION V. Acknowledgment. The Debtor does hereby further acknowledge and
affirm that the rights and remedies of the Collateral Agent and the Investors
with respect to the security interest in the Intellectual Property granted
hereby are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and
provisions of which (including the remedies provided for therein) are
incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. In the event of
any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Security Agreement, the
Security Agreement shall govern.
SECTION VI. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties
hereto in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all
of which shall constitute together but one and the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly
authorized as of the day and year first above written.
TERAGLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
WallerSutton 2000, L.P.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
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Schedule I
Trademarks
UNITED STATES TRADEMARKS
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Registration
No/
Trademark Status Serial No Goods/Services
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TERAAUDIO Pending 76/172,663 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely, Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters, Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Supplies, Encoders And Software
Therefor; And Instruction Manuals Sold Therewith
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TERAVIDEO Pending 76/172,539 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely, Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters, Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Supplies, Encoders And Software
Therefor; And Instruction Manuals Sold Therewith
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DISTANCELESS EDUCATION Pending 76/142,428 (Int. Cl. 9) Computers, Computer Hardware, Computer
Peripherals, Monitors, Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint
Scanners, Cameras, Microphones, Switches, Transmitters,
Servers, Terminals, Utility Concentrators, Power Suppliers,
Encoders, And Computer Software Therefor, Computer Software
For Multimedia Communications And Networks, And
Instructional Manuals Sold Therewith
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SEE TALK INTERACTIVE Pending 76/142,426 (Int. Cl. 9) Computers, Computer Hardware, Computer
Peripherals, Monitors, Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint
Scanners, Cameras, Microphones, Switches, Transmitters,
Servers, Terminals, Utility Concentrators, Power Suppliers,
Encoders, And Computer Software Therefor, Computer Software
For Multimedia Communications And Networks, And
Instructional Manuals Sold Therewith
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ETHERNET GQ Pending 76/075,621 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data
(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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ETHERNET GQ Pending 76/075,619 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely, Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters,
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Registration
No/
Trademark Status Serial No Goods/Services
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Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Suppliers, Encoders And
Software Therefore; And Instructional Manuals Sold Therewith
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TERAMEDIA Registered 2,402,640 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely, Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters, Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Supplies, Encoders And Software
Therefor; And Instructions Manuals Sold Therewith
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TERACONFERENCE Registered 2,399,067 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data
(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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TERAGLOBAL Registered 2,399,065 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data
(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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Design Only Registered 2,452,077 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters, Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Supplies, Encoders, And
Software Therefor; And Instructional Books And Manuals Sold
Therewith
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TERAGLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Registered 2,452,076 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
and Design for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data
(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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Design Only Registered 2,500,863 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing And Maintaining Computer Hardware
For Multimedia Communications And Networks
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SERVICECELL Pending 75/694,745 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data
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Registration
No/
Trademark Status Serial No Goods/Services
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(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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TERASCANNER Registered 2,462,467 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Fingerprint
Recognition; And Instructional Books And Manuals Sold
Therewith
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TERAMEDIA Registered 2,386,989 (Int. Cl. 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
for multimedia communications and networks
(Int. Cl. 38) Telecommunications services, namely,
electronic transmission of video and data
(Int. Cl. 42) Installing and maintaining computer software
for multimedia communications and networks
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THE POT'S BOX Registered 2,317,374 (Int. Cl. 9) Communication Devices, Namely, A Two-Way Video
(Supp. And Voice Interface And Terminal For Use With Standard Phone
Register) Lines And Televisions
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TERAGLOBAL Registered 2,325,739 (Int. Cl. 9) Computer Hardware And Software For Multimedia
Communications And Networks, Namely, Computers, Monitors,
Projectors, Keyboards, Fingerprint Scanners, Cameras,
Microphones, Switches, Transmitters, Servers, Terminals,
Utility Concentrators, Power Supplies, Encoders And Software
Therefor; And Instructions Manuals Fold Therewith
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FOREIGN TRADEMARKS
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Trademark Country Status Goods/Services
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TERAGLOBAL Canada Pending (Int. Class 37) Installing and maintaining computer hardware
and software for multimedia communications and networks;
telecommunications services, namely electronic transmission
of voice, video and data.
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TERAGLOBAL Canada Pending (Int. Class 9& 16) Computer hardware and software for
multimedia communications and networks, namely computers,
monitors, projectors, keyboards, fingerprint scanners,
cameras, microphones, switches, transmitters, servers,
terminals, utility concentrators, power supplies, encoders
and software therefor; and instructions manuals sold
therewith.
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TERMEDIA Canada Pending (Int. Class 37 & 38) Installing and maintaining computer
hardware and software for multimedia communications and
networks; telecommunications services, namely electronic
transmission of voice, video and data across private and
public computer networks.
Installing and maintaining computer hardware and software
for multimedia communications and networks;
telecommunications services, namely electronic transmission
of video and data across private and public computer
networks.
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TERAMEDIA Canada Pending (Int. Class 9 & 16) Computer hardware and software for
multimedia communications and networks, namely computers,
monitors, projectors, keyboards, fingerprint scanners,
cameras, microphones, switches, transmitters, servers,
terminals, utility concentrators, power supplies, encoders
and software therefor; and instructions manuals sold
therewith.
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TERAGLOBAL Community Registered (ENGLISH) 09 Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric,
Trademark photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring,
signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching
apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording,
transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic
data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines
and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers,
calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers;
fire-extinguishing apparatus; computer hardware and software
for multimedia communications and networks, namely computers,
monitors, projectors, keyboards, fingerprint scanners,
cameras, microphones, switches, transmitters, servers,
terminals, utility concentrators, power supplies, encoders
and software therefor; and instruction manuals in electronic
format sold therewith. 37 building construction; repair;
installation services; installing and maintaining computer
hardware for multimedia
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Trademark Country Status Goods/Services
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communications and networks. 38 telecommunications;
telecommunications services, namely electronic transmission
of voice, video and data. 16 printed matters, namely
instruction manuals sold with electronic devices, computers
and computer peripherals. 42 installing and maintaining
computer software for multimedia communications and networks.
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TERAMEDIA Community Registered (English) 09 scientific, nautical, surveying, electric,
Trademark photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring,
signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching
apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording,
transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic
data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines
and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers,
calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers;
fire-extinguishing apparatus; computer hardware and software
for multimedia communications and networks, namely computers,
monitors, projectors, keyboards, fingerprint scanners, cameras,
microphones, switches, transmitters, servers, terminals,
utility concentrators, power supplies, encoders and software
therefor; and instructions manuals in electronic format sold
therewith. 37 building construction; repair; installation
services; installing and maintaining computer hardware for
multimedia communications and networks. 38 telecommunications;
telecommunications services, namely electronic transmission
of voice, video and data. 16 printed matters, namely
instruction manuals sold with electronic devices, computers
and computer peripherals. 42 installing and maintaining
computer software for multimedia communications and networks.
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TERAGLOBAL Mexico Registered International Class 9
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TERAGLOBAL Mexico Registered International Class 37
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TERAMEDIA Mexico Registered International Class 9
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TERAMEDIA Mexico Registered International Class 37
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TERAMEDIA Mexico Registered International Class 38
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Schedule II
Patents
The Company has filed the following patent applications:
Unified Communications and Computing Architecture PCT/US99/27587 filed on
November 19, 1999 (claims priority to U.S. Prov. Xxx. Appl. S.N. 60/109,420
filed November 19, 1998)
U.S. Provisional Patent Application S.N. 60/109,420 filed November 19, 1998
Canadian Ref. No. CN1299485T -- Canadian Appl. No. CN19990805131T/Canadian
Patent Application No. 2,328,362 filed 10/11/00 (based on PCT/US99/27587)
EP Ref. No. EP1141849 -- appl. no. WO1999US27587 (based on PCT/US99/27587)
Australian Ref. No. XX0000000 -- appl. no. WO1999US27587 (based on
PCT/US99/27587)
Method and System of Ensuring Quality of Service between Networks using a
Signaling Xxxxxxxx XXX/XX00/00000 filed July 17, 2001 (claims priority to U.S.
Prov. Xxx. Appl. S.N. 60/218,609 filed July 17, 2000)
U.S. Provisional Patent Application S.N. 60/218,609 filed July 17, 2000
U.S. Patent Appl. S.N. 09/623,532 filed September 5, 2000 (based on
PCT/US99/27587)
Method of and System for Delivering Receiver Selectable Quality of Service over
Networks U.S. Provisional Patent Application S.N. 60/239,745 filed October 12,
2000.
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Schedule III
Copyrights
LIST OF SOFTWARE
1. Registry Server Software. The Registry Server software facilitates the
network-based authentication and log in process as well as managing privileges,
contact information, user preferences and other user account information. The
current version is implemented on a Sun Solaris server, but utilizes the cross
platform Lightweight Data Access Protocol (LDAP) to manage the desired
information to establish and maintain a user account. In combination with the
client-based Network Access application it uses a password and/or fingerprint
authentication process to uniquely identify each user. It centrally maintains up
to date contact information and online status of all network users. Any desired
capacity server could be used to host the Registry Server software.
2. Multi-Point Server Software. The multi-point server software facilitates
point-to-multi-point audio and video streaming. It performs in software
functions that typically require an expensive and complicated Multi-Point
Control Unit (MCU) to support a group video conferencing session. In combination
with a non-blocking wire speed edge or core packet switch, large group audio and
video conferencing sessions can be hosted. Multiple low cost servers can be used
to support the desired number of simultaneous group sessions. The Multi-Point
Server software generates multiple unicast data streams to facilitate group
conferencing so the simultaneous number of streams is dependent upon the
bandwidth capacity of the edge or core switch and the respective server's
processor speed. The current Multi-Point Server software runs under the Mac OS 9
operating system and utilizes low cost Apple Power Mac G4 desktop computers. A
single processor Power Mac G4 can easily maintain a session of 30 participants
group video conferencing session utilizing a greater than 1 Mbps 30 frames per
second capability per video stream. The Multi-Point Server software is an ideal
low cost high performance solution for small independent work groups on a
private Local Area Network (LAN).
3. Communication Protocol Stacks Software. The Communication Protocol stacks
provide a high performance implementation of the IP, TCP, UDP, and UDP multicast
protocols.
4. End-Point Services Software. The End-Point Services publish to the
application layer the capabilities of the required Communication Protocol
Stacks. The End-Point Services hide the complexity of the Communication Protocol
Stacks. This shared library eliminates applications from having any dependencies
on any operating system, computing platform, drivers or network technology.
5. Channel Services Software. The Channel Services creates network data channels
and implements their characteristics such as the media type, data rate and the
size of any required jitter buffers. Channel Services is a shared library that
creates the data channel defined in the received data channel descriptor. The
descriptor defines all of the channel's characteristics to include media type,
data rate, unicast or multicast, transmit and/or receive, etc. The media type
can be a specific audio CODEC, video CODEC or other recognized format essential
to invoking the appropriate support applications or shared libraries when the
data channel is initiated.
6. Call Control Services Software. The Call Control Services facilitates the
definition, set up and tear down of sessions (calls) over a network. Call
Control Services defines the characteristics of a data channel. This shared
library creates statically stored channel descriptors, which get passed to
Channel Services to create the data channels. It is used to define the number of
data channels required to include independent transmit and receive channels.
Both unicast and multicast channels are supported. This process includes when to
set up the data channel and when to tear it down. For example, Call Control
Services is used to establish a point-to-point connection between any two
network aware devices. The process is the same regardless of the purpose of the
data channel - audio, video, document sharing, instant messaging, file download,
etc.
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7. Collaboration Services Software. The Collaboration Services facilitates
advanced collaboration services over a network. The Collaboration Services
shared library provides the mechanisms that allow the application developer to
implement complex information flow processes for any size group of participants
during a live network session. During a collaborative session it allows an
application to fully utilize audio, video, documents, database fields and any
other media format as well as dynamically control each participant's degree of
interactivity and session moderation. Collaboration Services does not establish
policy for session management, it maintains the tokens that facilitate the
implementation of this level of control. TeraMedia 2.5 applications such as
Virtual Whiteboard, Assessment and Matinee have each implemented a rudimentary
version of this service. It is through these applications that the requirement
for a policy independent approach was identified.
8. TeraMedia Software. TeraGlobal has developed a suite of broad-based
applications communications applications, which it markets under the name
TeraMedia(TM). TeraMedia is the most technologically advanced integrated video,
audio and data solution currently available. TeraMedia allows any number of
individuals to see, talk, and interact with one another in real time. That
interaction includes audio and video conferencing, as well as the creation of,
and collaboration with, all forms of media including text, imagery, 3-D objects,
virtual reality, and audio and/or video. TeraMedia takes full advantage of
TeraGlobal's network software and delivers unmatched performance in converged
digital communications. In doing so, it incorporates the functionality of the
telephone, video network systems, and high-end computers in a single integrated
solution.
9. Network Access Software. TeraGlobal developed Network Access for user
authentication and to be the portal to all computing and communication
applications and services. User authentication is based on an LDAP interface and
can incorporate existing directories. Access to TeraMedia can be configured for
password or biometrics (finger print scans). Network Access is fully compatible
with the Internet, letting users access Internet services, including
incorporation of their Internet browser of choice, email application, or other
off-the-shelf Internet applications. Finally, Network Access includes a contact
management tool for TeraMedia which continuously gathers information from the
network to keep the individual informed as to other user's status; for example,
Contact Management Service will tell a user whether another user is on the
network, involved in a session, or available to join a session. The address and
contact information can be edited, imported, and/or exported. Communication
sessions can be established by selecting a contact's name for an individual
session or a group of names for a group session. There is no longer any need to
remember a contact's telephone number, Internet address or location.
10. TeraVideo Software. TeraVideo provides TeraMedia(TM) users with a live,
broadcast-quality feed of their communication counterparts. Video is currently
sourced at 320x240 and can be displayed in full-screen 1024x760. The underlying
codec, however, is flexible and will support 640x480 source if there is adequate
bandwidth in the network. The quality of the video as well as the frame rate are
completely flexible, delivering full-motion 30 frames per second at 768 kbps, or
scaled down for lower bandwidth. Video Services also provide the ability to
control various conventional video sources including Apple QuickTime movies,
laser disc, Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), video cassette, or TV tuner to
broadcast content to individuals in a session.
11. TeraAudio Software. TeraAudio Services enable TeraMedia(TM) users with
unprecedented chat capabilities. Audio services allow users to speak with each
other in CD quality audio independently of any video. In addition, the audio
channel enables the user to control various audio sources including QuickTime
movies, compact disc, laser disc, DVD, videocassette, or TV tuner for broadcast
to the other users in the session.
12. Virtual Whiteboard Software. Virtual Whiteboard is a real-time collaboration
tool that allows individuals and groups to view, share and manipulate any type
of media simultaneously in real-time. Through the Virtual Whiteboard's common
workspace, users can share and manipulate virtual reality, pre-recorded video
and audio clips, Adobe Acrobat PDF files, 3D imagery and graphics. The Virtual
Whiteboard lets any number of users interact with the media at the same time. It
also provides electronic colored "chalk" for each user to write with, and
supports unlimited "do" and "redo" functions. Virtual Whiteboard also includes
the ability to save the contents of the whiteboard and create a QuickTime movie
for later playback.
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13. Assessment Software. Assessment is a powerful solution for assessing any
number of users of a group session in real-time. The assessment process is the
most labor-intensive aspect of education, training and skill certification.
TeraGlobal's Assessment lets a user poll or survey a group to achieve consensus
on any subject or to verify a group's retention efficiently, without consuming
valuable session time, and to reliably certify or conduct a knowledge
examination in an automated fashion. Assessment includes the ability to use
yes/no, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer questions. It also
includes the ability to attach media--graphics, audio and video clips--to a
question. At the end of the examination or survey, Assessment generates a
formatted report of the results in text or HTML format.
14. Matinee Software. Matinee is a content authoring and distribution solution
designed to work over a real-time communication infrastructure. Matinee uses a
graphically based, fill-in-the-blank and drag-and-drop interface designed to be
a universal scripting language for building dynamic training courses and
presentations. Using powerful rendering and animation engines, Matinee
presentations can be anything from a simple slide show to an advanced
network-based simulation. The media elements that are incorporated into a
Matinee presentation can reside anywhere on the TeraMedia network or the
Internet. Matinee supports both leader-lead and self-paced presentation
deliveries from a single development process. As with all TeraMedia
applications, Matinee can be delivered in a point to point or group session.
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