ADS Technologies to Ship First Consumer Firewire WebCam; PYRO 1394 WebCam Ushers in Next Generation of Internet Video Cameras.Business Editors COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2000 Sands Booth S445 CERRITOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 ADS Technologies, a leader in FireWire technology, today announced that it has shipped the PYRO 1394 WebCam, the first IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394/FireWire Internet video Video material obtained from the Internet. It may refer to streaming video from real time broadcasts, streaming archival material or downloading video files for watching later, all of which are viewed on the computer. camera to market. Capable of true 640 X 480 resolution at 30 frames per second (fps), the PYRO 1394 WebCam produces superior image quality compared to its Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) counterparts. With a sleek yet sturdy design, the PYRO 1394 WebCam and software bundle enables you to stream video over the Internet, set up live web cams, video conference or send v-mails. The cross-platform web cam will be available at www.adstech.com and on retail shelves at a suggested retail price of $150. PYRO 1394 WebCam FireWire is the one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed with a data transfer rate of 400 Megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. , which provides 30 times the bandwidth of USB. The PYRO 1394 WebCam is an Internet video camera with exceptional image quality made possible by its FireWire/IEEE1394 interface. The PYRO 1394 WebCam has the speed and bandwidth to deliver smooth and clear live images over the Internet with true 640 x 480 resolution at 30 frames per second. The cross-platform FireWire PC camera utilizes a Sony CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. optical system and is 1394a and camera specification 2.0 compliant. PYRO 1394 WebCam Software Bundle Smith Micro's VideoLink Pro is the first H.323-compliant video conferencing software available for the Mac. For the first time, Mac users will be able to videoconference over the Internet to both Mac and Windows. (Mac only) ArcSoft PhotoFantasy(TM) 2000 is an image entertainment program that lets you create photofantasies by combining your personal photos with a wide variety of fantasy background images. (Mac & PC) ArcSoft VideoImpression(TM) V1.5 is an easy-to-use video and image editing software program. The program enables users to animate, edit and create new desktop video presentation for home, business and the Web using existing video and image files. (Mac & PC) TeVeo's TeVeo Live 2.1 software enables Windows users to easily share streaming live content from the PYRO 1394 WebCam. Simply plug in your webcam, install the software and launch TeVeo Live to stream directly from your PC to the Internet. (PC only) Microsoft NetMeeting is an award-winning product that provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange graphics, transfer files, use the text-based chat program and much more. (PC only) Amplify Your Play(TM) with Windows Media Player Digital jukebox software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media Rights Manager was added for securing copyrighted content. 7, the first fully integrated, all-in-one player that lets you copy CDs, listen to Internet radio, watch videos and more. (PC only) Microsoft(R) Windows Media(TM) Encoder 7 is an easy-to-use, production tool that enables content developers to convert both live and prerecorded pre·re·cord tr.v. pre·re·cord·ed, pre·re·cord·ing, pre·re·cords To record (a television program, for example) at an earlier time for later presentation or use. Adj. 1. audio, video and computer screen images to Windows Media Format for live and on-demand delivery. (PC only) Ulead Photo Explorer 6.0 is a complete solution for digital photography. Combining easy-to-use features for acquiring, organizing and sharing digital photos, Photo Explorer makes photography fun on the PC. (PC only) About ADS Technologies Inc. ADS Technologies Inc. brings the cutting-edge technology of upgrade, multi-media, network and presentation solutions to the personal computer marketplace. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. manufactures USB and 1394 hardware, and scan converters for both PCs and Macs. For more information or graphics, contact Christina Cu at 800/888-5244 or Christina@adstech.com or visit the ADS Technologies' website at http://www.adstech.com. |
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