Blu-ray Disc Format Specifications Completed

Licensing to Begin for BD-ROM, BD-R and BD-RE

January 9, 2006

The Blu-ray Disc Association announced that the format specification is complete and that licensing is ready to begin for BD-ROM, BD-RE and BD-R.  The completion of the specification now enables content providers and manufacturers to begin the process of producing Blu-ray Disc products for a wide variety of uses.    The Blu-ray Disc Association approved these specifications on January 2, 2006.  Licensing of the BD-R and BD-RE 2.0 specifications began December 26, 2005.  Specifications have been approved for the Blu-ray Disc single (25GB) and dual (50GB) layer specifications.   “We are very pleased to announce this very important milestone for the Blu-ray Disc format,” said Victor Matsuda, global chairman, Blu-ray Disc Association Promotions Committee.  “The completion of these specifications is an important step in establishing Blu-ray Disc as the premiere next-generation optical disc format and provides manufacturers with the information they need to launch products beginning this Spring.”   With the completion of these specifications, consumers can expect to see Blu-ray discs in the market over the course of the next few months.   Parties interested in licensing the Blu-ray Disc technology should contact the Blu-ray Disc License Agent (agent@blu-raydisc.info of fax +81-3-5769 5727) and execute the required license agreement.  Companies interesting in developing, manufacturing, and selling Blu-ray Disc products must sign a license agreement to comply with the format specifications.

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