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 2008

18 Sep. 2008

     "iVDR's International Standardization get started at ISO/IEC JTC1."

    
iVDR Hard Disk Drive Consortium has started International Standardization activities of iVDR specifications, in order to attempt a further spread promotion of the iVDR products. At the end of July in 2008, for the first step of International Standardization, we proposed NP (document number : SC23/N1520) of iVDR hardware specification as an international proposal item, from Japan NB to the world through ISO/IEC JTC1. We are aiming at the Approval of International Standard in the end of 2009. Purpose of this iVDR's International Standardization activities are 1. Promotion of iVDR products, 2. Market expansion by international procurement (Example : WTO/TBT Agreement) , 3. Risk decrease (Example : Antimonopoly Law) and so on.

ISO : International Organization for Standardization
IEC : International Electrotechnical Commission
JTC1 : Joint Technical Committee 1 of ISO and IEC
NB : National Body
NP : New work item Proposal
SC23 : Sub Committee 23
WTO : World Trade Organization
TBT : Technical Barriers to Trade

4 Sep. 2008
     iVDR Consortium becomes an organizational sponsor of "STORAGE VISIONS 2009 CONFERENCE".
     We are going to make a presentation.
         Dates: Jan. 6 to 7, 2009
         Venue: The Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas

          
2 Jul. 2008
       13 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "2008 iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan "
         Dates: May. 27 , 2008
         Venue: Tokyo Station Conference SAPIA Tower 6th floor
             "Pictures of exhibits"


4 Jun. 2008
       2008 iVDR General Meeting & Seminar was held at Tokyo Station Conference SAPIA Tower.
       [Related news (These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av%2Fdocs/20080527/ivdr.htm
       http://japan.cnet.com/news/tech/story/0,2000056025,20374066,00.htm?ref=rss
       http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/net/cnet/20080528nt01.htm

3 Jun. 2008
       [Seminar Documents] *Japanese only
       1."iVDR for globalization, silicon inside,content business and standardization"
       2."SAFIA content protection technologies for iVDR" (available in SAFIA License group site.)
             http://www.safia-lb.com/e/html/index_e2.html
       3."Revolution in portable storage"
       4."Emerging market of iVDR content business"
      
5."Silicon iVDR-Future of the Silicon iVDR"
       6."International Standardization in ISO/IEC and iVDR"


23 May. 2008

2008 iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan
Date May. 27, 2008 12:30 to 18:30 (Reception desk opens at 12:00)
Place Tokyo Station Conference SAPIA Tower 6th floor
7-12 Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku,(in Tokyo)  (Map)
Schedule 12:00-12:30 Reception for General Meeting
Exhibition
12:30-14:30 General Meeting [Members only]
14:30-15:00 Reception for Seminar
Exhibition
15:00-17:00 Seminar
  1.   "iVDR for globalization, silicon inside,
         content business and standardization"

         Dr.Kenji Taima,iVDR Consortium
  2.   "SAFIA content protection technologies for iVDR"
         Mr. Hirofumi Sukeda
SAFIA License Group,Hitachi,Ltd.
  3.   "Revolution in portable storage
         
Mr. Akira Watanabe
Nippon Seagete Inc.
  4.   "Emerging market of iVDR content business"
         Mr.Hideki Matsuo
Cinema Plus Co.,Ltd.
  5.   "Silicon iVDR-Future of the Silicon iVDR"
         Mr.Yukio Terasaki
TDK Conporation
  6.   "International Standardization in ISO/IEC and iVDR"
          Mr.Akira Izumi
Ministry of Economy
17:00-17:15 Break
17:15-18:30 Get-together party

25 Oct. 2007
       iVDR at the "PMRC 2007"
         Dates: Oct. 15 to 17, 2007
         Venue: Tokyo International Forum
         Cooperated with Hitachi, Hitachi GST, Hitachi Maxel, SANYO
             "Pictures of exhibits"


25 Oct. 2007
       12 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "CEATEC JAPAN 2007"
         Dates: Oct. 2 to 6, 2007
         Venue: Makuhari Messe
             "Pictures of exhibits"

     We made a presentation at "Exhibition Seminar"
         Dates: Oct. 2nd, 2007 11:00am - 12:00am
         Theme: iVDR is NOW taking off !

31 May. 2007
       [Seminar Documents] *Japanese only
       1."iVDR steady growth: from consumers to professionals, globalization and mobility"
       2."SAFIA content protection technologies: update" (available in SAFIA License group site.)
             http://www.safia-lb.com/e/html/index_e2.html
       3."iVDR for professional camera and editor for broadcasting, and China as the starting market"
       4."New Style of Recording Package at High-Definition TV Age"
       5."iVDR Business, next step"

29 May. 2007
       2007 iVDR General Meeting & Seminar was held at Higashi-Ochanomizu Building.
       [Related news (These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/net/cnet/20070518nt08.htm
       http://review.japan.zdnet.com/news/c20349034.html
       http://japan.cnet.com/news/tech/story/0,2000056025,20349034,00.htm
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070517/ivdr.htm
       http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2007/0518/ivdr.htm

25 Apr. 2007

2007 iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan
Date May. 17, 2007 13:30 to 18:30 (Reception desk opens at 13:00)
Place 2F Conference Room in Higashi-Ochanomizu Building(in Tokyo)  (Map)
Schedule 13:00-13:30 Reception for General Meeting
Exhibition
13:30-15:00 General Meeting       [Members only]
 Proceedings (tentative)
  1. Greeting by the chairman
  2. Report on settlement of accounts
  3. Activity report in 2006/Activity plan in 2007
  4. Resolution items
  5. Report items
15:00-15:30 Reception for Seminar
Exhibition
15:30-17:00 Seminar
  1.   "iVDR steady growth: from consumers to professionals,
         globalization and mobility"

         Dr.Toshiaki Hioki
Representative of iVDR Consortium
  2.   "SAFIA content protection technologies: update"
         Mr. Hirofumi Sukeda
SAFIA License Group
  3.   "iVDR for professional camera and editor for
         broadcasting, and China as the starting market

         Mr. Kaishin Go
President, Kokusai Seika Co., Ltd.
  4.   "New Style of Recording Package at High-Definition TV Age
         Mr.Reiji Asakura
Digital Media Critic/
  5.   "iVDR Business, next step"
          Dr.Fumio Kugiya
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
17:00-17:15 Break
17:15-18:30 Get-together party

4 Apr. 2007
     iVDR Products of I-O DATA DEVICE will be on sale soon.
     iVDR Media 80GB, 160GB
         http://www.iodata.jp/prod/storage/hdd/2007/ivdr/index.htm

20 Mar. 2007
     iVDR Products of Hitachi will be on sale soon.
     iVDR High-Definition TV
         http://www.hitachi.co.jp/New/cnews/month/2007/03/0320.html

20 Mar. 2007
     iVDR Products of Hitachi Maxell will be on sale soon.
     iVDR-Secure Media
         http://www.maxell.co.jp/e/release/20070320.html

24 Jan. 2007
     6 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "2007 International CES".
         Dates: Jan. 8 to 11, 2007
         Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
             "Pictures of exhibits"

     We made a presentation at "STORAGE VISIONS 2007 CONFERENCE". .
         Dates: Jan. 6 to 7, 2007
         Venue: The Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas
         Presentation data(English): "Removable HDD Standard, "iVDR" is now taking off !"   <PDF version >
 2006
28 Dec. 2006
[Seminar Documents(Download)] *Japanese version only
       1."iVDR is now taking off!"
       2."SAFIA Content Protection Technologies for iVDR"
        Only this document is in SAFIA License group site.
            http://www.safia-lb.com/e/html/index_e2.html

       3. "Integration of iVDR in CE devices for real"
       4. "New Media Platform: iVDR Transition from Tape to Disc, and HDD"
       5. "Unlimited storage and new connected life style for PC by iVDR"
       6. "iVDR bridges digital entertainment into, out of and in the car"
       7. "iVDR Applications in the US Market"

21 Dec. 2006
        iVDR Symposium 2006 was held at Higashi-Ochanomizu Building.
        
[Related news (These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://ascii24.com/news/i/tech/article/2006/12/20/666714-000.html
       http://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/200612/19/17338.html
       http://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/200612/20/17349.html
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20061219/ivdr.htm
       http://www.stereosound.co.jp/hivi/detail/feature_154.html

5 Dec. 2006

iVDR Symposium 2006    -iVDR is now taking off- in Japan
Date Dec.19th, 2006, 2:00 to 6:45 p.m.(reception desk opens at 1:30 p.m.)
Place 2F Conference Room in Higashi-Ochanomizu Building(in Tokyo)  (Map)
Schedule 1:30-2:00 Reception
2:00-4:45 iVDR Symposium
  1. Welcome Greeting
          Dr.Toshiaki Hioki
Representative, iVDR Consortium/
SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd.
          Mr.Makoto Ebata
Vice President and Executive Officer,
Deputy General Manager, Cosumer Business Group
  2. "iVDR is now taking off !"
          Dr.Toshiaki Hioki
Representative, iVDR Consortium/
SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd.
  3. "SAFIA Content Protection Technologies for iVDR"
          Mr.Kaoru Hishikawa,
SAFIA License Group/
Assistant manager, SHARP CORPORATION
  4."Integration of iVDR in CE devices for real"
          Mr.Masanori Yoshino
General Manager, Hitachi, Ltd.
  5. "New Media Platform:
iVDR Transition from Tape to Disc, and HDD"

          Mr.Kenji Matsuoka
General Manager, Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
  6. "Unlimited storage and new connected life style
for PC by iVDR"

          Mr.Akio Hosono
President, I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.
  7. "iVDR bridges digital entertainment into,
out of and in the car"

          Mr.Yasuhisa Fujiwara
General Manager, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
  8. "iVDR Applications in the US Market"
          Mr.Akira Watanabe
Strategic Marketing Director, Nippon Seagate Inc.
4:45-6:45 Social gathering
 (admission free)  
 
* On the day, iVDR appliance and component are due to be exhibited in the hall.


29 Nov. 2006
     Hitachi Group will exhibit iVDR at the "ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006".
         Dates: Dec. 4 to 8, 2006
         Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China

     Hitachi Maxell exhibited iVDR at the "Inter BEE 2006".
         Dates: Nov. 15 to 17, 2006
         Venue: "Makuhari Messe"

16 Nov. 2006
     We will exhibit iVDR at "2007 International CES".
         Dates: Jan. 8 to 11, 2007
         Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
8 Nov. 2006
     iVDR Consortium becomes an organizational sponsor of "STORAGE VISIONS 2007 CONFERENCE".
     We are going to make a presentation.
         Dates: Jan. 6 to 7, 2007
         Venue: The Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas

          
11 Oct. 2006
     12 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "CEATEC JAPAN 2006"
         Dates: Oct. 3 to 7, 2006
         Venue: Makuhari Messe
             "Pictures of exhibits"
25 Apr. 2006
        iVDR General Meeting & Seminar was held at Otemachi Sankei Plaza
        
[Related news (These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://ascii24.com/news/i/tech/article/2006/04/24/661904-000.html
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060424/ivdr.htm
       http://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/200604/24/15410.html
       http://www.eetimes.jp/contents/200604/7593_1_20060425170116.cfm
       http://pcweb.mycom.co.jp/news/2006/04/25/321.html
[Seminar Documents(Download)] *Japanese version only
       1."An outline of iVDR Specification
       2."Contents Protection Technology SAFIA and its License Scheme"
        Only this document is in SAFIA License group site.
            http://www.safia-lb.com/e/html/index_e2.html

       3."Introduction of iVDR-Secure Software Development Solution"

27 Mar. 2006
     2006 iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan
Date Apr. 24, 2006 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Reception desk opens at 1:30 p.m.)
Place Hall, 4th Floor, Otemachi Sankei plaza (Map)
Schedule 13:30-14:00 Reception
14:00-15:00 General Meeting       [Members only]
 Proceedings[a tentative plan]
  1. Greeting of chairman
  2. A statements of accounts in 2005
  3. An activity report in 2005
  4. Resolution items
  5. The others
15:00-15:30 Break
  (Exhibition).
15:30-16:10 Seminar
  Greeting:iVDR latest movement
          Representative of iVDR Consortium
          Dr. Toshiaki Hioki
  1.  "An outline of iVDR Specification"
          iVDR Consortium, SHARP Corporation
          Mr.Kaoru Hishikawa
          (Speaker has changed.)
  2.   "Contents Protection Technology SAFIA and its License Scheme"
          SAFIA License Gro, Hitachi, Ltd.
          Mr.Hirofumi Sukeda
  3.   "Introduction of iVDR-Secure Software Development Solution"
          Hitachi, Ltd.
          Mr.Kenji Tsuchiya
    *SAFIA(Security Architecture For Intelligent Attachment device)
16:10-16:30 Break
   Exhibition,move to place where is hold social gathering.
16:30-18:00 Social gathering
 3F Room 301-303 (admission free)
 
  *1 On the day, prototype is due to be exhibited in the hall.
 
12 Jan.2006
     iVDR at the "2006 International CES"          Dates: Jan.5 to 8, 2006
         Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
         Cooperated with Hitachi, ACARD, FCI, Hitachi GST, Hitachi Maxel,
         Hitachi ULSI Systems, NEC Engineering, NTT Communications,
         Renesas Technology, SANYO, SHARP, TIETECH
             "Pictures of exhibits"
 2005
30 Nov. 2005
         iVDR 2nd General Meeting was held at Hitachi, Ltd.(Higashi-Ochanomizu Bldg.)
        
[Related news (These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://it.nikkei.co.jp/digital/news/in\ dex.aspx?i=2005112908591ea
       http://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/200511/29/1432\ 2.html
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/2005112\ 9/ivdr.htm
       http://www.eetimes.jp/contents/200511/4426_1_20051130172459.cfm

7 Nov 2005
     iVDR Consortium 2nd General Meeting 2005 in Japan
        
Date Nov.29th, 2005, 1.30 to 6.15 p.m.(reception desk opens at 1.00 p.m.)
Venue 2F Conference Room in Higashi-Ochanomizu Building,Hitachi, Ltd.(in Tokyo)
Schedule 1.00 - 1.30 Reception
1.30 - 3:00 General Meeting       [Members only]
 Proceedings[a tentative plan]
  1. Greeting of chairman and intoroduction of board members
  2. An interim activity report in 2005
  3. Resolution items
   -A discussion on new specifications
   -The others
3.00 - 3.15 Break
   (Exhibition).
3.15 - 4.00 Seminar
  1.   "The latest movement of iVDR Consortium"
         Representative of iVDR Consortium
          Dr.Toshiaki Hioki
  2.   "SAFIA* License Program"
          *SAFIA(Security Architecture For Intelligent Attachment device)
          SAFIA License Group
          Mr,Hirofumi Sukeda (Hitach, Ltd.)
  3.   "Expectation of 3.5-inch iVDR"
          Seagate Technology LLC
          Mr.Ryou Watanabe
  4.  "iVDR as the potential media in the automotive"
          TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
          Mr,Yasuhisa Fujiwara
4.00 - 4.15 Break
  Exhibition,move to place where is hold social gathering.
4.15 - 6.15 Social gathering
 (admission free)
 
  *1 On the day, prototype is due to be exhibited in the hall.
 
31 Oct 2005
     13 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "WPC EXPO 2005"
         Dates: Oct.26 to 29, 2005
         Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
             "Pictures of exhibits"
25 Oct. 2005
     Hitachi, exhibit iVDR at the "The 39th TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2005"
         Dates: Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, 2005
         Venue: "Makuhari Messe"
        
     Hitachi, Hitachi Maxell exhibit iVDR at the "CEATEC JAPAN 2005" .
         Dates: Oct. 4 to 8, 2005
         Venue: "Makuhari Messe"

2 Aug. 2005
     Decided that Consortium exhibit iVDR at the "WPC EXPO 2005" .
         Dates: Oct. 26 to 29, 2005
         Venue: "Tokyo Big Sight"

11 Jul. 2005
     iVDR at the "2005 SINOCES(China)" exhibition.
         Dates:Jun.6 Fri. to Jul.3 Mon., 2005.
         Venue:Qingdao International Convention Center
         Exhibitor:Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Ltd.
         Cooperated with ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD., FCI Japan K.K., I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.,
         Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Maxell, Ltd., SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., SHARP Corporation
        
     iVDR at the "Computex Taipei 2005(Taiwan)" exhibition.
         Dates:May 31 Tue. to Jul.4 Sat., 2005.
         Venue:Taipei World Trade Center
         Exhibitor:Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Ltd.
         Cooperated with ACARD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.,
         FCI Japan K.K., I-O DATA DEVICE, INC., TIETECH Co., Ltd.
        
1 Jul. 2005
     Added "How to obtain specifications" at Introduction to the iVDR Consortium page.

15 Jun.2005
     Open pictures of exhibits at ISW2005.(Picture of all exhibits)
                                                                                           (Alphabetical Order)

       ACARD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
              iVDR RAID System ARS-1000(Prototype)

       ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
              iVDR Loading Mechanism*

       DDK Ltd.
              iVDR Connector*
              Panel*

       FCI Japan K.K.
              iVDR Connector*
              Panel

       Hitachi, Ltd.
              iVDR Mobile Viewer(Prototype)*
              iVDR Audio Player(Prototype)*

       Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Ltd.
              iVDR, iVDR Mini*

       iVDR Consortium
              iVDR Micro(Prototype)*

       SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
              iVDR AV Car Navigarion(Prototype)*
              iVDR Video Recorder(Prototype)

       SHARP Corporation
              Hi-Vision recorder using iVDR_HDD(Prototype)
              Storage unit using iVDR-HDD(Prototype)

       TIETECH Co., Ltd.
              iVDR Digital Video Recorder(Prototype)

              *Refer WPC 2004

7 Jun. 2005
     iVDR exhibited at the "ISW2005(Information Storage Week 2005)"
        
13 May. 2005
     iVDR at the "ISW2005(Information Storage Week 2005)" exhibition.
         Dates of Exhibition: Jun. 7 to 8, 2005
         Venue: "Tokyo Conference Center"

28 Apr.2005
     iVDR General Meeting was held at Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan on Apr.26th.
        
[Related news(These sites are only available in Japanese)]
       http://pcweb.mycom.co.jp/news/2005/04/27/004.html
       http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20050426/ivdr.htm
       http://ascii24.com/news/i/tech/article/2005/04/26/655623-000.html
       http://arena.nikkeibp.co.jp/news/20050427/112103/
       http://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0504/26/news105.html
       http://www.ebjapan.com/content/l_news/2005/04/27bu_ivdr050426.html
       http://release.nikkei.co.jp/detail.cfm?relID=99293&lindID=1
       http://news.livedoor.com/webapp/journal/cid__1106964/detail

12 Apr 2005
     iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan
Date Apr 26th, 2005, 1.30 to 6.00 p.m.(reception desk opens at 1.00 p.m.)
Venue Royal hall,B1   Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan(in Tokyo)
Schedule 1.00 - 1.30 Reception
1.30 - 3:00 General Meeting       [Members only]
 Proceedings[a tentative plan]
  1. Greeting of chairman and intoroduction of board members
  2. An activity report in 2004
  3. A statement of accounts in 2004
  4. Resolution items
   -A discussion on new specifications
   -The others
  5. A plan in 2005
  6. A budget in 2005
3.00 - 3.30 Break
  (Exhibition).
3.30 - 4.10 Report session
  "The latest movement of iVDR Consortium"
         The representative of iVDR Consortium
          Dr. Toshiaki Hioki

Press release
  "The establishment of SAFIA License Group
      (Content protection technology to iVDR)"
        SAFIA License Group
          Mr.Hirofumi Sukeda (Hitachi, Ltd)

4.10 - 4.40 Break
   Exhibition,move to "Aoi" room.
4.40 - 6.30 Social gathering[5F UTAGE]
 (admission free)
 
  *1 On the day, prototype is due to be exhibited in the hall.
 
17 Jan.2005
     iVDR at the "2005 International CES" exhibition.
         Dates: Jan.6 to 9, 2005
         Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
         Exihibitor: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Ltd.
        
       Pictures of exhibits
              Inside the car(SANYO, HITACHI GST)
              Car navigation(XANAVI)
              Personal Computer(HITACHI)
              iVDR Movie Digital Camera Mock-Up(SANYO)*
              The Hi-Vison recorder using iVDR-HDD(SHARP)*
              Audio Player, Mobile Player,Kiosk Terminal(HITACHI)*
              *Refer WPC 2004
 2004
26 Oct. 2004
     11 member companies exhibit iVDR at the "WPC EXPO 2004"
         Dates: Oct.20 to 23, 2004
         Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
        
04 Oct. 2004
     ALPS,HITACHI,SANYO andDDK exhibit iVDR at the "CEATEC JAPAN 2004" .
         Dates: Oct. 05 to 09, 2004
         Venue: "Makuhari Messe"

6 Sep. 2004
     The public version of iVDR Hardware Outline Specifications are available.
     Please contact secretariat. info@ivdr.org
21 Jul. 2004
     iVDR at the "WPC EXPO 2004" exhibition.
         Dates: Oct. 20 to 23, 2004
         Venue: "Tokyo Big Sight"

12 Apr 2004
     Addition of Type 1 iVDR Micro to iVDR Family and Adoption of New iVDR-Secure(S-iVDR) Specifications
        - News release data <pdf file>
        - Photo data <jpeg file (iVDR-Secure series)>
        - Photo data <jpeg file (iVDR-Secure micro)>
    

23 Mar. 2004
     iVDR at the "ISW2004(Information Storage Week 2004)" exhibition.
         Dates: Jun. 8 to 10, 2004
         Venue: "Tokyo Conference Center"

5 Mar 2004
     iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan.
Date Apr 12th, 2004, 1.30 to 6.30 p.m. (reception desk opens at 1.00 p.m.)
Place Hall, 4th Floor    Otemachi Sankei Plaza (in Tokyo)
Schedule 1.00 - 1.30 Reception
1.30 - 3.00 General Meeting       <Member only>
 Proceedings [a tentative plan]
  1. Directors introduction
  2. An activity report in 2003
  3. An statement of accounts in 2004
  4. Resolution item
     - A discussion on new specifications
     - The others (An announcement of usage rule of the trademark)
  5. A plan in 2004
  6. A budget in 2004
3.30 - 4.30 Seminar session [a tentative plan] <admission free>
   1. "Introduction of iVDR Hard Disk Drive and Consortium activity"
       Dr. Toshiaki Hioki
          Representative of iVDR Consortium
         
   2."Features of Secure iVDR and its application"
       Mr. Tatsuya Hirai
          Secure WG of iVDR Consortium
 
   3. "The trend of HDD and iVDR"
       Mr. Yoshiaki Horiuchi
          Industrial Analyst
          Pixie Pinnacle Corporation
 
   4. "Expectation for iVDR"
       Mr. Naofumi Tokunaga
          Hitachi, Ltd.
4.30 - 5.00 Prototype exhibition & break <admission free>
5.00 - 6.30 Social gathering       <admission free>
 
  * On the day, prototype is due to be exhibited in the hall.
 2003
11 Jul. 2003
     iVDR at the "HITACHI IT convention 2003" exhibition.
         Dates: Tue. 22 to 23, 2003
         Venue: Tokyo Internationa Forum

26 May 2003
     Adoption of New Specifications Applicable to 2.5 inch iVDR and 1.8 inch iVDR Mini for Serial ATA     
        - News release data <pdf file>
        - Photo data <jpeg file (iVDR series)>
        - Photo data <jpeg file (iVDR mini)>
    

22 Apr.2003
     iVDR Consortium General Meeting in Japan.
Date May 26th, 2003 1.30 to 6.30 p.m.
Place 301st - 304th room, 3rd Floor    Otemachi Sankei Plaza (in Tokyo)
Schedule 1.00 - 1.30 Reception
1.30 - 3.30 General Meeting       <Member only>
 Proceedings [a tentative plan]
  1. Directors introduction
  2. Self-introduction (member company)
  3. An activity report in 2002 / A plan in 2003
  4. An statement of accounts in 2002
  5. Resolution item
    - A correction of a clerical error of "iVDR Consortium Code"
    - A discussion on new specfications
    - A budget in 2003
    - The others (n announcement of usage rule of the trademark)
3.45 - 4.45 Seminar session [a tentative plan]
   1. "The latest report of iVDR Hard Disk Drive Consortium"
       Dr. Toshiaki Hioki
          Representative of iVDR Consortium
          Manager
          BBS Project, Digital Systems Development Center BU
          SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
 
   2. "HDD Trend and Expectation for iVDR"
       Mr. Yoshiaki Horiuchi
          Industrial Analyst
          Pixie Pinnacle Corporation
 
   3."Secure Content Distribution with Digital Activation"
       Mr. Takeaki Anazawa
          CEO
          DRM & Solutions Inc.
 
   4. "New application deployment by iVDR hard disk drive"
       Mr. Atsushi Saito
          Engineering Manager
          Advanced Technology, Functional Architecture group
          Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Inc.
5.00 - 6.30 Social gathering       <Member only>
 
  * On the day, prototype is due to be exhibited in the hall.
4 Apr. 2003
     iVDR at the "NAB2003" exhibition.
         Dates: Apr. 7 to 10, 2003
         Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada
         Exihibitor: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Ltd.

4 Mar. 2003
     iVDR at the "CeBIT" exhibition.
         Dates: Mar. 12 to 19, 2003
         Venue: Hannover, Germany
         Exihibitor: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Ltd.

7 Jan. 2003
     iVDR consortium at the "2003 Storage Visions" exhibition.
         Jan. 7 to 8, 2003
         StarDust Hotel in Las Vegas
 2002
21 Nov. 2002
     The iVDR Sectional Division has been changed.
     Secure File System WG has been divided into the following two groups,
     Secure WG and File System / Application WG.
18 Sep. 2002
     iVDR Consortium becomes an organizational sponsor of the 2003 Storage Visions.
     We are going to make a presentation and exhibition.
         Jan. 7 to 8, 2003
         StarDust Hotel in Las Vegas

29 August 2002
     iVDR consortium has membership of 22 companies. <members list>
01 July 2002
     iVDR consortium joins IDEMA JAPAN.
        <IDEMA JAPAN : International Disk Drive Equipment Materials Association Japan>
10 April 2002
     iVDR consortium at the "DISKCON JAPAN 2002" exhibition.
         April 10(Wed) to 12(Fri),2002
         TOKYO BIG SIGHT
             
06 March 2002
     Consortium website launched.
06 March 2002
     iVDR Consortium launch press release.     
        - News release data <pdf file>
        - Presetation data <pdffile>

05 March 2002
     iVDR Consortium established.
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