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Broadcast International Files New Multimedia Data Stream Patent Application

Posted on: Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 09:00 CDT

Broadcast International ("BI") (OTCBB: BCST) today announced that it has filed a non-provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for a system of processing multimedia data streams. The patent covers a method of reducing the bit rate (the speed at which data is transmitted) of multimedia data, while maintaining high image quality.

The process involves pre-encoding, de-interlacing, noise reduction, multi-scalar quantization, motion estimation, or combinations in any suitable manner thereof on a stream of substantially real-time data, such as video streams, to achieve a high reduction in bit rate with a very high quality resulting picture.

This new technology adds to BI's technology patent base first established with its patented CodecSys technology, a unique multi-codec system that employs real-time, artificial intelligence systems to manage libraries of standard and specialized codecs in order to determine the optimum codec process, on a frame-by-frame basis, to produce high quality video at the lowest possible bandwidth. The new addition will facilitate delivery of high quality, low bit rate content to the millions of legacy systems currently in the market place, as the data stream can be recognized and played with existing video players.

Rod Tiede, BI's president and CEO, said, "The unique character of the BI codec systems approach is its ability to achieve the most proficient results for today's multimedia market place. Organizations will benefit from BI's advanced technologies by delivering highly effective, focused communications."

About Broadcast International

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered business solutions, including IP and digital satellite, Internet streaming, and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. In addition, BI assists clients with video production, rich media development and a full range of network support services. BI also possesses a patented technology, CodecSys, which provides enhanced video at current bandwidths or reduces the cost of bandwidth while maintaining quality.

Broadcast International was founded in 1984 and is a public company (OTCBB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. For more information and to learn more about Broadcast International and CodecSys on the Web go to www.brin.com and www.codecsys.com

All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under the caption "Additional Factors That May Affect Our Business" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, and amendments thereto. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.

 Contact:  Joe Zappulla Wall Street Consultants Corp. 212-681-4100 JZappulla@WallStreetIR.com  Mike McIntyre Consolidated Concepts, Inc. (718) 701-4314 mike.mcintyre10@gmail.com

SOURCE: Broadcast International, Inc.

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