Press Release
PR2018107

Socionext Launches New Hybrid Codec Module
Superior Image Quality Combined with Cloud AI Ideal forReal Time Video Analysis SystemYokohama, May 17, 2018 --- Socionext Inc. today introduced its new "M820L", the latest device fromthe company's Hybrid Codec M820 Series. Optimized for flexibility and performance, the M820L isdesigned to maximize the value of video data in broadening its usage.
In addition to decoding and encoding of multi-channel, high-resolution, high-quality image and video
data, the M820 series combines the industry’s highest performance processing power using dedicatedcodec hardware and flexible software processing via high-efficiency CPU. Its advanced video dataprocessing capabilities include extracting information from a video and integrating it into the output
data, and thereby improving the value of video data for a wide range of applications.
The "M820L" is the latest addition to the series, with functions assembled into a PCIe low profile card.
It can be inserted into a PCIe slot of a PC or a server and functions as an accelerator to reduce the loadof a CPU's encoding processing. The M820L can enhance existing systems’ encoding performance orextend system capabilities for new function and performance requirements.

Photo: M820L
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Socionext has collaborated with Fujitsu Limited to develop a video analysis system that demonstrates
the full function and performance of the M820L, in combination with the "FUJITSU Human Centric AI
Zinrai". The way it works is that the M820L receives signals from cameras and converts them to highlycompressed, high quality image data. In parallel, it extracts information for video processing andanalysis, and inputs such data to the Zinrai Server Inference, which efficiently performs real-time
analysis of high-resolution, high-quality video images, a process that cannot be achieved withconventional cloud video processing systems. Applications that can benefit from the video analysis
system include advanced surveillance camera, digital marketing, sports video analysis, and content
management in video distribution services.
Socionext plans for the delivery of the system in December 2018. The company will demonstrate thevideo analysis system at the "Fujitsu Forum 2018" at the Tokyo International Forum, May 17 and 18.

Fujitsu Forum 2018 information:
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/events/fujitsu-forum-tokyo/

Surveillance Camera

Live Streaming

Live Streaming

Image Analysis

Content Filtering

Automatic Tagging

Fig: Combination of M820L and Zinrai

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About Socionext Inc.
Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products tocustomers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamic
technologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience,
and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience forcustomers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia,
United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit
socionext.com.
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