Hitachi has extended itscurrent license to incorporate Macrovision's G-GUIDE Interactive Program Guide (IPG) technologyinto Hitachi?s digital televisions and digital video recording devices in Japan.

Macrovision's G-GUIDE IPG is adapted specifically for the Japanese market and is currently integrated into other digital televisions and digital video recording devices in Japan. It is built directly into consumer electronics products, offering Japanese consumers an advanced interactive television program guide, with no additional subscription fee or phone connection required.