Moto Launches Multimedia Set-Top

Motorola is introducing a flexible multimedia set-top platform. Set-tops based on the new platform are designed to allow users to transfer content to and from a mobile phone, allowing them to enjoy their multimedia content at home or on the go without the need for a PC. Users are also able to create and store personalized music and video libraries.

The first implementation of the platform was introduced today with the announcement that KDDI, a mobile operator in Japan, is launching a new service, called "au BOX," using set-tops based on the platform. The service will allow mobile customers to transfer content between their home entertainment systems and their mobile devices. The au Box service, due to be launched on Nov. 1, will be delivered to au subscribers as an option on a leased basis.