WEGENER Awarded Three Patents for Video Distribution and Network Monitoring

WEGENER Awarded Three Patents for Video Distribution and Network Monitoring

DULUTH, Ga., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of products for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it has been awarded three U.S. patents. The patents cover systems and methods for recasting DVB video broadcasts, return path network monitoring technology and multiple authorizations of data through a single encryption mechanism.

US patent 7,032,235 describes ways to control and configure remote devices to recast live and stored DVB signals over local area networks (LANs). It describes key intellectual property that provides ways to control highly differentiated outputs for retail video displays, corporate communications and training networks that use a combination of satellite and local streaming distribution methods. File-based content provides localization to the stream.

US patent 7,020,689 describes the system and method for command transmission utilizing an email return path. This deployed technology provides network operators the ability to browse status reports sent in by unattended satellite receivers at remote locations using internet-capable, firewall-protected LANs.

US patent 7,062,048 describes the apparatus and method for controlling multiple authorizations of distributed content data through a single encryption engine. It details a per-channel-authorization scheme for a multiplex of video, audio and data, while transmitting the minimum amount of encryption keys.

"Our clients operate dynamic multi-site networks and it is WEGENER's goal to continually produce innovations that optimize these networks," stated Ned Mountain, COO and President of WEGENER. "Our talented engineering staff have developed patented technology for linear and file-based broadcasting that enables maximum on-air time and return on investment on every unique broadcast signal."

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.

COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward- looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward- looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the Company's liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2006 and beyond, and success of the Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward- looking statements.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Troy Woodbury, or Public Relations, Melanie
Charles, of WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, or fax, +1-770-623-9648, or
info@wegener.com

Web site: http://www.wegener.com/

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