R&D for Sustainability
AfreecaTV has been engaged in research and development efforts aimed at enhancing user experiences. These initiatives encompass a range of advancements, including but not limited to the DRD (Dynamic Relay Distribution) solution-a real-time traffic Load Balancing System- and integration technologies for mobile platforms. These technologies collectively facilitate convenient access to both live and VOD streaming content. Also, to ensure stable service for users in anytime, anywhere, AfreecaTV has constantly developed and adapted optimization technologies and has been endeavored to increase channels for the higher connectivity between viewers and influencers (BJs). Furthermore, AfreecaTV is exploring the media implementation for the next-generation displays such as AR, VR, Hologram, Glass, and Retinal Display and the company continues its study to determine the most suitable future media platform and content for AfreecaTV service. Also, AfreecaTV is gradually adapting machine learning and AI technology to process video and text data and to use it to analyze viewers demands catering to their specific requirements.
R&D Organization
R&D Investment
R&D Outcomes and Intellectual Property
R&D
As of Dec. 31, 2022Area | Live streaming | VOD | Others | Total |
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No. of cases | 24 | 8 | 26 | 58 |
Intellectual Property
Category | Patents | Trademark Rights |
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No. of cases | 19 | 141 (129 domestic, 12 overseas) |
New Business Strategy
To expand its business foothold in domestic and international market for sustainable growth, AfreecaTV has gradually adopted live commerce, NFTs, and Metaverse services through new technology development. OTT (over the top) technology platform will increase access to online spaces for the users without the constraint of time and place. As such, AfreecaTV will strengthen the capability to build an ecosystem of a 'global one-person multimedia platform' by creating and implementing a sustainable strategy in line with the current business trend.
Sustainable Business Strategy
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Platform improvement
- Improve the resolution and bitrate
- Personalized recommendation
- Use open API for interactive features
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Content expansion
- Signature/original content
- Expand VOD and Catch service
- Boost esports partnership
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Advertisement Sustainable Growth
- Expand the advertiser pool
(non-game companies & global game companies) - Advance the AAM solution for platform advertisement
- Expand the advertiser pool
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Global expansion
- Lay a foundation for sustainable growth via partnership
(Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.)
- Lay a foundation for sustainable growth via partnership
Platform
Live streaming and VOD services including replay and edits or Expand content offering from Live streaming to VOD services including replay and edits
Launching personalized service, resolution & bitrate improvement, short-from video service(Catch), and Open API feature adoption
Launch a new global metaverse platform and expand Block Chain Based services
Advertisement
Open bidding for ads (AAM) and content ad products
Increase the efficiency of the AAM, develop new products, expand the advertiser base and boost commerce services
Improve the effectiveness of content ads and expand new ads products
Core Values
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BUSINESS
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CONTENTS
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TECHNOLOGY
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VR /AR and metaverse
Content and service development for the next generation display technology
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Machine learning · AI
Advancing personalizing algorithms and overall user experience for the service via big data analysis.
Increasing efficiency by advancing the targeting technology via ad statistics analysis