Cornerstone Introduces ImageAccell 3; ImageAccel 3 Graphics Controller Delivers Superior Image Quality and High Performance.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1996--Cornerstone Imaging, Inc., a provider of high performance monitors and graphics controllers, today introduced ImageAccel 3, a family of controllers specifically designed to display scanned documents and featuring best-of-breed graphics capabilities for Windows applications.

ImageAccel 3 extends the lead established by Cornerstone's ImageAccel 2 in delivering superior image quality and performance-driving monitors at their optimum image quality, resolution and refresh rate.

"ImageAccel 3 is designed to optimize the clarity, readability and flip speed of scanned documents accessed from within document management, workflow, groupware or intranet/internet applications," notes Kenneth Westrick, Cornerstone's Vice President and General Manager of Display Products. "We've now combined ImageAccel 3's superior performance at the document image processing desktop with best-of-breed graphics capabilities for business users."

ImageAccel 3 Delivers Superior Image Quality and Performance

ImageAccel 3 delivers unsurpassed functionality for viewing scanned document images, including:

-- Improved ScaleToGray image enhancement over ImageAccel 2. ScaleToGray, designed by Cornerstone, is a scaling algorithm that dramatically improves the readability of bitonal scanned documents by adding shades of gray to smooth and enhance displayed text and graphics. -- Support for JBIG, an image compression algorithm which enables smaller file sizes and faster retrieval of scanned documents than achievable with other compression techniques.

JBIG gives users access to better image quality because they can efficiently use higher resolution bitonal or grayscale images containing shaded areas, light printing, or handwriting. -- Subsecond flip rates of bitonal, grayscale and ScaleToGray scanned documents. -- SmartImage, an exclusive feature of ImageAccel 3 that makes a remarkable difference in image readability by intelligently adjusting the brightness and contrast of scanned documents. -- A Netscape Plug-in for viewing scanned documents. While many corporations are integrating scanned documents into their Internet/Intranet applications, standard web browsers do not provide a viewer for scanned documents. The ImageAccel 3 Netscape Plug-in allows users to view scanned documents on the Web while taking advantage of ScaleToGray, JBIG compression and even SmartImage. The Cornerstone Plug- in works with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 and Netscape Navigator 2.0 or later.

ImageAccel 3 Also Provides Best-of-Breed Graphics Capabilities

ImageAccel 3 builds on the achievements of ImageAccel 2-making every display on the market look better. ImageAccel 3 now includes best-of-breed graphics features making it easy for users to go between varying types of images. Those features include:

-- Accelerated 2D and 3D graphics performance -- Support for MPEG video -- TrueColor-providing access to a palette of 16.7 million colors

"Businesses are swiftly moving toward desktop solutions that address various data-types including scanned documents, 3D graphics and video," adds Westrick. "Because many of these data-types are compute-intensive, having a high-performance graphics controller, like ImageAccel 3, can significantly improve user productivity at the desktop."

Reliability, Service and Support, Product Availability and Pricing

Reliability. Starting with a reliable product is key. The MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for Cornerstone's ImageAccel 3 is 350,000 hours, which means that on average, users can expect 350,000 hours of uninterrupted service from their installation of Cornerstone controllers.

Service and Support. "We know that workstation downtime is costly and frustrating for the user. With that in mind, we've designed a comprehensive service and support program for the corporate user," notes Bill Dillon, Cornerstone's Director of Customer Support. "The Cornerstone Service Commitment is that we will make it right for our customers. That means we take an active role in resolving our customer's technical issues including working with their other vendors." In addition to a standard 5 year warranty, Cornerstone offers ImageCare, an overnight advance-replacement service program.

Availability and Pricing. First shipments of ImageAccel 3 are scheduled for later this month. Suggested U.S. list pricing for the ImageAccel 3 family of PCI controllers ranges from $260 to $370.

About Cornerstone

Cornerstone Imaging, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, CA is a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable the use and integration of scanned documents in standard computing systems. The company's products are based on open industry standards allowing simple system integration and the creation of flexible document imaging solutions.

Cornerstone's display subsystems and software products improve the scanning, capture, display and storage of documents, processes critical to user efficiency. Cornerstone Imaging, Inc. is publicly held and traded on the NASDAQ under the CRNR symbol. Visit the Cornerstone Web Page at www.corimage.com. -0-

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