Reborn Tokyo Golden Age

The Sony family is far from the only one who can't sit still after seeing Shirakawa Electric and Philips fighting fiercely.

In the Okura Hotel, Robert, IBM's technical director, was talking on the phone with Vice President Louis.

"Mr. President, I have to remind you that Shirakawa Electric has joined forces with Philips to formulate relevant standards for CD-ROM.

Soon they will submit applications to international organizations, and then the next step is the optical drive.

Yes, the optical drive, the one that will replace our floppy drive as the next-generation storage specification, the damn optical drive. "

"Relax Robert, this is just a cover-up by the opponent, the purpose is to put extreme pressure on us.

Now it depends on who can't hold on first, but please believe me, bow your head and be sure of them first.

Because of our influence in the computing field, no one can replace it. "

Apparently Louis had a different view from Robert, and his tone was much lighter at the moment.

Regarding his judgment, Robert shook his head helplessly.

"But Philips and Sony are enough to attract the attention of the industry.

And don't forget that they are not the only choice for us, such as Hewlett-Packard, or Wang An Computer. "

Louis on the other side of the phone gasped for breath. If anyone is worthy of IBM's fear, then these two are on the list.

Especially the latter, Wang An Computer, the other party even openly wooed Microsoft and Intel, preparing to confront IBM head-on.

Although it failed to do so due to various reasons in the end, it still brought a certain amount of pressure to IBM.

And Wang An Computer's steady pace in the market has also squeezed part of IBM's business.

Although unwilling to admit it, Louis also had to face up to the existence of Wang An's computer.

"Okay Robert, I will pay attention. But before the other party makes the next move, please wait a little longer.

I have a hunch that the other party will definitely choose us for cooperation in the computer business.

So if you have the initiative and have enough patience, they must be the first to bow their heads. "

"I hope so, Mr. President. I just want to remind you that time is running out."

After hanging up the phone, Robert cursed angrily.

It's that damn extreme pressure again, who knows if the Neon people will eat it or not.

Moreover, although Philips and Sony do not make computers, they have related hardware products.

For example, Sony's floppy drive and Philips' keyboard, it is not difficult to further produce optical drives.

After all, the optical drive can be integrated with the host, or it can be sold separately as a separate unit.

If this opportunity is missed, IBM will regret it.

Norio Oga took a look at the office building of Shirakawa Electric in Ota District, and the surprise in his eyes flashed away.

This is the first time he has come to Baichuan Electric, and it is different from what he imagined, it is a little too simple here.

Not to mention all kinds of elegant tables and chairs, there is not even a collection that shows status.

This doesn't match the identity of the young and wealthy president Sang.

"I'm sorry Da Hesang, Mr. Simon, because we will move soon, the conditions are a bit rough, please don't mind."

Bai Chuanfeng seemed to know what they were surprised at, so he smiled and explained.

After a while, the headquarters building in Shibuya will be fully operational.

At present, only the office part is reserved here in Ota City, and other areas have been gradually relocated.

So everything was kept simple, and Bai Chuanfeng didn't bother to bother.

Norio Oga shook his head to indicate that it's okay, anyway, he just came to discuss business, not to visit.

On the contrary, Simon, who came all the way from Honan, looked at the calligraphy and painting on the wall with great interest.

In his eyes, the mysterious oriental characters seem to be pregnant with magical magic, but of course he doesn't know whether the legend is true or not.

Today, Sony and Philips came together at the invitation of Bai Chuanfeng.

As for what it is, of course it is Baichuan Electric's black technology CD-ROM.

After Bai Chuanfeng's set of cooperation, Sony finally let go of its arrogance, and is willing to have a good discussion with Shirakawa Electric to formulate the specifications for optical disc storage.

As for Philips, with IBM and Sony ahead of it, it is not yet qualified to jump.

When everyone sat down, Bai Chuanfeng stood at the top and looked at everyone with a smile.

"Okay gentlemen, after a period of understanding, everyone must also know the broad prospects of CD-ROM.

So let's talk about its standardization and promotion. "

"In order to regulate the development of the CD industry, but also to guide other manufacturers to produce qualified CDs.

I think it is very necessary to formulate a unified specification for CD-ROM. "

Simon of Philips straightened his bow tie and expressed his opinion very reservedly.

"With the three of us leading the formulation of standards, the development of next-generation specifications, and the specification of process requirements, I believe it will be more conducive to the development and advancement of digital discs."

Norio Ohga felt that it was necessary to set an example for other friends and regulate their industry behavior.

"Of course." Bai Chuanfeng nodded in satisfaction, "This is the purpose of us sitting here now."

Very good, finally able to sit together honestly, no longer fighting for the boss.

Seeing that everyone had set their plates and took their knives and forks, Shirakawa Feng also nodded and motioned Nakajima Heitaro to serve directly.

"Guys, here are the exact specifications for the CD-ROM.

From the sector content, scanning speed, data reading logic, to the physical layer standard and production process of the optical disc, there are detailed descriptions. "

This is the parameter specification that Shirakawa Electric invested a lot of manpower and material resources to finally determine.

They are already the optimal solution that can be achieved under the current technical conditions.

On this point, both Philips and Sony have technicians to follow.

Everyone is an expert in the field, and they can know the authenticity of the data at a glance.

After being confirmed by their own technicians, Norio Oga and Simon both nodded and approved the CD-ROM data of Shirakawa Electric.

This also means that they recognized Baichuan Electric's leading position in this standard formulation.

After all, it is real data, and it has made an indelible contribution to the exploration of CD storage.

"In addition to the specifications just mentioned, we define the double scanning speed of an optical disc as 150KB/S, and the higher the scanning multiple, the stronger the performance of the optical disc.

The lower the percentage of the computer's processor performance that is used to parse the data at the same time, the more powerful the disc.

780nm near-infrared laser is used to read the same wavelength as CD-DA, so it can be used in common with CD-DA in part of the processing technology. "

After distributing the materials in his hand, Nakajima Heitaro also got up to be a commentator, and began to explain the determination of some parameters of the CD-ROM.

For these two points, Sony and Philips have expressed no opinion.

This is just the determination of the most basic performance parameters. As for the final product, it depends on one's own ability.

For example, the scanning speed, the current limit of Shirakawa Electric is 4 times the scanning speed, and it is estimated that it can achieve 8 times the speed next year.

But Sony and Philips' technical background is here, and it is estimated that they will catch up soon.

And relying on the first-mover advantage, Baichuan Electric can guarantee that it will never lag behind others.

As for other friends who are not at the meeting site, wait for the announcement of the standard, and then scratch your head to have a headache about the implementation method.

This is why Bai Chuanfeng must lead the development of CD-ROM standards.

If the foundation is not as good as others, then make up for it with the right to speak.

As Heitaro Nakajima went through the parameters one by one, most Sonys and Philips had no opinion.

However, in terms of the data error correction mechanism, Sony and Philips unanimously opposed Shirakawa Electric's method.

"Bai Chuan-san, your company's error correction mechanism is too primitive and not efficient enough.

In this regard, Sony and Philips have extensive experience.

I suggest that CD-ROM use a three-layer error correction mechanism, which is divided into three modes and sequential checks.

As a data storage disc, the trustworthiness of the data must be high enough to avoid error data.

Otherwise this will destroy the widespread application prospect of CD-ROM. "

Sony's technicians strongly recommend replacing the existing error correction mechanism.

Philips also expressed the same opinion. Bai Chuanfeng looked at Heitaro Nakajima, and nodded in agreement after getting his confirmation.

"In this case, then this part of the work is handed over to Sony and Philips."

Norio Ohga and Simon nodded in satisfaction. You see, Sony and Philips have also made their own contributions to the CD-ROM specification.

Bai Chuanfeng knew what their intentions were, and it was nothing more than to carve up the patent share, so that everyone could be more confident.

However, our own technology in this area is indeed not as good as theirs, and now we are sitting together to discuss standards, so let them do some work.

After more than an hour of discussion, the parameters of the CD-ROM have been determined in sevens and eighties.

After all, most of the work has already been done by Baichuan Electric.

"Okay, now let's discuss the patent issue of CD-ROM."

Hearing these words, both Norio Oga and Simon lifted their spirits and sat up straight again.

"As for the production cost of the disc, it is roughly in the range of 8 to 12 cents. I think everyone has no opinion on this point."

Baichuan Electric has already calculated the data internally, and the factory in Chiba is also under construction. How could the production cost not be estimated in advance.

Similarly, the CD factories of Sony and Philips have both started production. Although the formats of the discs are different, the production costs are basically the same.

So neither side has a problem with the cost of 8 to 12 cents per disc.

"Considering that the production of optical discs is relatively cheap, the actual ex-factory price will be used as a reference for patent sharing."

The production cost of a disc is roughly around 20~30 yen.

But after suppressing the content through the master disc, and then distributing it to various content publishers is not the price.

The ex-factory price can reach 100~200 yen per piece at least. Based on this calculation, the patent fee is acceptable within 25% of the selling price.

Or a quarter of the product's increased profit is often used as a reference object.

Because the cost of optical discs is extremely low, Shirakawa Electric, Sony, and Philips agreed after discussions that 10 cents per disc is a reasonable charging standard.

After removing costs and patent fees, disc manufacturers are still profitable.

Moreover, this thing is originally profitable on the basis of volume, and the more it is produced, the lower the cost.

So in the end, the three parties negotiated and set a standard of 10 cents for each CD-ROM disc.

"Considering that Shirakawa Electric has developed the CD-ROM relatively completely, we deserve 8 cents."

Bai Chuanfeng raised the knife and fork first without hesitation.

"Shirakawa-san, the CD-ROM is developed on the basis of the original technology of the CD, and the front-end efforts of Sony and Philips are the most important.

So I think Sony and Philips each 40%, is reasonable. "

Norio Oga was not polite to him, and immediately put forward opposing opinions.

Philips' Simon nodded in approval.

"But CD-ROM is more complex, and it holds far richer data formats than the original CD-DA.

Shirakawa Electric has invested a huge amount of money and completed the format development by itself, so it should be the biggest contributor to the credit.

Besides, if it wasn't for us, Sony and Philips would never have planned to develop the CD-ROM format.

Therefore, Baichuan Electric must be the biggest beneficiary, and there is no room for negotiation on this point. "

Facing Bai Chuanfeng's tough rhetoric, Norio Ohe was slightly silent.

"How about 35% of Shirakawa Electric? The rest is divided equally between Sony and Philips."

Simon from Philips nodded his approval to Norio Ohga's proposal.

Bai Chuanfeng just shook his head, not even bothering to think about his words.

Don't do anything, just want to share the benefits with me, thinking about these good things.

"Shirakawa-san, it is a fact that CD-ROM has our technology.

It is impossible for you to develop CD-ROM without the original technology of CD, please understand this.

So in any case, Sony and Philips should get their due part, which is the industry rule. "

It can be seen that Norio Ohga also has his own bottom line for negotiation, otherwise it would be difficult for him to explain to the headquarters.

Bai Chuanfeng hesitated for a while, and finally raised his eyes to look at the two of them.

"Buy it now, Baichuan Electric is 6 cents, otherwise there is no need to negotiate."

Norio Ohhe pondered for a few seconds, then lowered his head and exchanged a few words with the accompanying personnel, finally nodded his agreement reluctantly.

Simon of Philips just asked his assistant to record something, and then nodded in approval.

"Okay, if that's the case, then the CD-ROM will be officially confirmed."

After the benefits were divided, the expressions on everyone's faces became much more relaxed.

In the final analysis, this is all a free job, and if you can get more points, it is a net profit.

This is an out-and-out business without money, so Sony and Philips have nothing to be unhappy about.

"The CD-DA format standard book has been officially released as a red book.

So regarding the standard of CD-ROM, what suggestion does Shirakawa-san have? "

Norio Ohga regained a smile on his face, and was even in the mood to ask Kaede Shirakawa about the naming of the CD-ROM standard.

Bai Chuanfeng looked at the blue "KITA" logo on the wall and smiled.

"Let's call it Blue Book."