R&D Center
Research & Development Center

The ATLAS LINK R&D Center
creating differentiated technology and innovative value

Building on Android streaming device and mobile app platform technologies,
the ATLAS LINK R&D Center is expanding its research into ultra-high-speed optical communication networks and edge-computing-based AI infrastructure.
Drawing on solid expertise across these fields, we concentrate our R&D capabilities.

R&D Center Overview
Overview

R&D activities overview

ATLAS LINK has grown around Android OTT set-top boxes, and our corporate R&D center focuses on research that sustains our differentiated features and quality.
Building on the technology we have accumulated in streaming, we are expanding into optical communication, edge computing and AI infrastructure while securing next-generation core technology.
This work is carried out through technology partnerships and global partnerships. Through them we have secured core technologies and a representative middleware platform,
and we provide differentiated digital broadcasting and communication convergence services.

28casesR&D results
2015.11Corporate R&D center accredited
(Korea Industrial Technology Association)
2020.12Intellectual Property Management Certificate
(Commissioner of KIPO)
R&D Results

R&D results

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Advance research

Review of new SoCs and advance research for next-generation high-performance AI products

Focused review of Amlogic and Rockchip SoCs for next-generation high-performance AI product development, evaluation of SR (super resolution) and MEMC (motion compensation) technologies for improved picture quality, and advance research on applying on-device Edge LLMs

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Player/Software

Development of next-generation AI media application

Provision of personalized services through the Multiple Profile feature and application of a new UI/UX design. Building an app integrity and anti-hacking framework by introducing the latest security solution. Building server/web infrastructure for our own hacking response solution and monitoring system, and developing an AI-based VOD content recommendation feature

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Server/Security

Android security enhancement system for media streaming

Hacking prevention through contracting and embedding a security module. Development of our own hacking response solution and hacking monitoring system (server/web).

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Player/Software

New development of Software Upgrade app

UI/UX renewal for new models. Server traffic and cost reduction through integration of fragmented APIs.

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Server/Security

Development of motorsports and golf sports information features

Development of API and server functions for motor and golf sports data services. Provides a wide range of related sports data.

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Server/Security

Development of sports cache and scheduling features

Improved response speed by building a dedicated caching server for third-party sports data, and applied optimized scheduling of sports data operations.

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Server/Security

Android security enhancement system for media streaming

Hacking prevention through contracting and embedding a security module. Provision of our own hacking response solution and development of hacking monitoring system (server/web).

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Mobile app

Development of tablet-specific UI/UX for media streaming

Increased downloads and active users and improved ad profitability by providing a UI/UX optimized for mobile tablets and iPad.

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Product development

Development of high-quality video/audio technology product based on Realtek chipset

Development of a new flagship product with top-tier specifications and support for high-quality video and audio technology.

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Mobile app

Development of OTT-linked mobile app for iOS

Development of a mobile app linked to iOS smartphones and release on the Apple App Store.

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Mobile app

Development of OTT-linked mobile app

Development of a mobile app linked to Android smartphones and release on the Google Play Store.

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Product development

Development of new OTT product

Development of a new dongle-type product based on Realtek chipset and production based on Android 12 OS.

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Player/Software

Development of OTT-dedicated app

Development of the latest OTT viewing application for the premium product line, with UI/UX improvements and innovative features.

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Product development

Development of premium OTT product based on Realtek chipset

Diversification of SoC chipset supply. Securing a higher-performance premium lineup and producing products based on Android 11 OS.

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Product development

Development of OTT product based on Realtek chipset

Establishing a Realtek chipset partnership to diversify SoC chipset supply, and developing and mass-producing new products. Producing new products based on Android 10 OS.

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Product development

Development of wireless RCU

Design of user-defined special button settings and TV control functions using Android services, in addition to regular remote control buttons. Optimized user convenience with remote firmware OTA functionality.

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Player/Software

Development of multimedia player based on Android framework

Developed a general-purpose media player that operates on the pure Android framework without over-relying on hardware resources built into the chipset. Secured a player fully compatible with the recently diversified chipset environment, gaining core technology that can shorten new device development time

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Product development

Development of Android smart TV platform product

Developed an Android-based product that allows users to download and use a variety of compatible applications on the smart TV platform from the app store, and that can provide various services through official certification

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Player/Software

Media graphic subtitle conversion and translation function

A function that converts graphic subtitles output as images on the media playback screen into text in real time and translates them into the desired language

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Server/Security

Development of a market platform tailored to global buyers

Provides a server that allows users to easily download applications specialized for the global OTT environment and desired by buyers in each regional base, and allows buyers to manage the market directly

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Server/Security

Development of device security and authentication server

To guard against attempts to clone the product, media devices pass through an authentication server when operating. Effective in blocking attempts to misappropriate the value of the product by remotely controlling problematic devices or sending warning messages

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Player/Software

Development of high-performance Android media player

Developed a new-concept player that receives media through an external streaming interface and passes it through a hardware decoder, achieving smooth timeline control and buffering optimization for 4K video

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Player/Software

Android Leanback-based smart TV OTT solution

Designed the latest UX trend, Android Leanback UX, to be optimized for smart TV and OTT products

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Product development

Development of high-quality media reception function with external wireless/antenna linkage compatible with Android devices

When an external antenna module is linked to the product, smooth playback of high-quality media formats (HEVC, 4K UHD level) becomes possible. High-quality media playback is possible on general media products without developing new devices

04
Mobile app

Development of media application for Android

Developed an application that connects to media devices over a wireless network so that users can conveniently enjoy technologies such as content streaming and device control on mobile

03
Product development

Development of Android-based 4K ultra-high-definition media player

As the media stream standard was raised to 4K, we overcame the limitation that existing market devices could no longer be viewed, and completed development of a high-performance media stream processing and playback device based on 4K resolution

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Product development

Development of smart media platform tailored to Android environments

Developed our own platform optimized for the Android environment and combined various widely used protocols to complete development of a high-performance smart-media-dedicated product

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Product development

Development of Android-based multimedia stream processing and playback device

Completed development of a product in which stable media stream reception and optimized playback management for Android products meet the high-performance level required by users