Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. and FlashPoint to License Digita Platform for New Line of PENTAX Digital Cameras.Business Editors/High Tech Writers PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy 2000 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2000 FlashPoint Technology, Inc., creator of Digita(TM), the industry's first standardized software platform for digital imaging appliances, today announced their partnership with Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. (PENTAX). PENTAX will incorporate the Digita software platform into its next-generation products. FlashPoint's intelligent software platform -- which provides PC-like capabilities, including the ability to constantly add new imaging applications that run directly in the camera. PENTAX joins fellow industry leaders, Epson, HP, Kodak, Konica, and Minolta in licensing the Digita platform. The cameras will be designed to be intuitive and engaging for enthusiasts, and powerful and scalable for mobile professionals and business users. It allows users to easily capture and view images, add text annotations, store, catalog, and even run aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. software applications, all from within the camera. The combination of Digita's open architecture encourages third-party development of applications that will lead to breakthroughs in mainstream and enterprise acceptance and the invention of new imaging solutions and techniques. &uot;This upgradable, customizable approach will also lead to the development of exciting new applications. Users will enjoy a full-featured portable workspace with no dependencies on personal computers. Professionals will achieve increased productivity and enthusiasts will be inspired to new levels of creative expression,&uot; said Mr.Keisuke Haraguchi of General Manager of R& department of Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. &uot;The PENTAX-FlashPoint partnership signals an ongoing shift in the entire digital imaging market. This will spawn To launch another program from the current program. The child program is spawned from the parent program. (operating system) spawn - To create a child process in a multitasking operating system. E.g. new and compelling applications, drive new solutions, and will fuel the growth for digital photography,&uot; said Stephen Saylor, Executive Vice President and General Manager of FlashPoint Technology. Analysts estimate that intelligent, software-enabled cameras will ignite sales of digital cameras, exceeding original forecasts by roughly 40 percent. Worldwide shipments will top 12 million units by 2001, and as many as 20 million units will ship in 2002. Real-World Solutions Digita operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. enable cameras can be customized for a variety of vertical markets, special interests and tasks. Using the Digita Script(TM) programming language or the Digita Software Developers Kit, developers and enthusiasts can create customized applets to meet their evolving digital imaging needs and address diverse market requirements. For example, professional photographers can directly access advanced camera functions like f-stop and shutter speed In a still camera, the length of time that the shutter is open, exposing the film (analog) or CCD or CMOS sensor (digital) to light for a single image. In a camcorder, the shutter speed is the frame speed; for example, 24, 30 or 60 frames per second (fps). See exposure and shutter lag. giving them more control over their images Mobile professionals can now integrate visual information with their daily workflow. For instance, an insurance appraiser A person selected or appointed by a competent authority or an interested party to evaluate the financial worth of property. Appraisers are frequently appointed in probate and condemnation proceedings and are also used by banks and real estate concerns to determine the market can take a picture of an automobile accident Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Utah Say you're at a red light in a left hand turning lane and the light turns green so you let up slightly on the break antedating moving forward and the vehicle and add text and voice before sending it to colleagues. And photo enthusiasts can easily sort and categorize cat·e·go·rize tr.v. cat·e·go·rized, cat·e·go·riz·ing, cat·e·go·riz·es To put into a category or categories; classify. cat their images, and create on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. slide shows that enrich their overall photography experience all right within the camera without the need for a PC. About Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, AOC AOC, n an acronym for the Aromatherapy Organizations Council. develops and manufactures high-quality optical products and high-precision instruments at its research and development center in Tokyo and 10 group companies in Japan and abroad. It then markets them worldwide through 15 overseas subsidiaries. AOC has always been very conscious of maintaining &uot;high quality.&uot; Its years of effort have resulted in the acquisition of ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000 quality assurance accreditation for all its business departments and all product manufacturing subsidiaries in Japan. At the same time, AOC has also been actively involved in the promotion of eco-friendly manufacturing, leading to the acquisition of ISO14000 environmental management system accreditation. About FlashPoint FlashPoint Technology, Inc. designs, develops and markets complete software solutions for digital photography and imaging devices. The company's Digita operating environment is licensed by leading manufacturers including Epson, Hewlett Packard, Kodak, and Minolta. The first Digita-enabled camera - the Kodak DC-260 - has won numerous awards including PC/Computing Magazine's MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. Award, and an International Digital Photography Advancement Award for most compelling core technology of 1998. For more about Digita and FlashPoint, call 888-820-3644 or visit the firm's web site at http://www.flashpnt.com. |
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