SNAPfeed to help journalists
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Sprint and the Associated Press have teamed up on a new technology to make it easier for reporters to file video with their networks.
The technology, called SNAPfeed, uses the Sprint Power Vision (EV-DO) network to enable reporters to send broadcast-quality video wirelessly.
The technology allows 60 seconds of video to be sent in fewer than 10 minutes. The solution is being marketed as an alternative to satellite phones or trucks.
The solution simply requires a journalist to be equipped with the AP developed SNAPfeed application, a laptop, compatible camera, and a Sprint Mobile Broadband Connection Card. Tests using the SNAPfeed application on Sprint's network show the technology can be used whether stationary or in a moving vehicle. Sprint's EV-DO network is currently available in 215 major metropolitan areas.
This new technology gives reporters an additional edge when submitting breaking video. Now reporters can submit video whether stationary or on the move. If a reporter is in a war zone they will appreciate having the "on the move" option. Viewers can be assured that as technology advances so will their access to breaking video. That may be good or bad depending upon how you look at it.
This new technology gives reporters an additional edge when submitting breaking video. Now reporters can submit video whether stationary or on the move. If a reporter is in a war zone they will appreciate having the "on the move" option. Viewers can be assured that as technology advances so will their access to breaking video. That may be good or bad depending upon how you look at it.
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