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Published Date: July 23, 1999
Company Name: Colorado MicroDisplay, Inc.
Address: 2477 55th Street, Suite 201
Boulder, Colo. 80301
Main Telephone
Number: 303/546-9700
Internet Home
Page Address
(URL) www.comicro.com
Chief Executive
Officer: Mark Willner
Chief Financial
Officer: Andrew Evans
Public Relations
Contact: Rainer Kuhn/Leslie Cunningham
Business number: 303/544-5143
Company description: Colorado Colorado, state, United States Colorado (kŏlərăd`ə, –răd`ō, –rä`dō), state, W central United States, one of the Rocky Mt. states. MicroDisplay A microminiaturized display, typically with a screen size less than two inches diagonal. They are used in rear-projection TVs and their data projector counterparts, in head mounted displays (HMDs) and in the viewfinders of digital cameras. (CMD CMD cerebromacular degeneration. ) is a worldwide supplier of microdisplay chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). solutions. Its vision is to enhance the way people work, learn and play by partnering with original equipment manufacturers to improve the visual interface of their products. CMD's microdisplays feature high-resolution high-res·o·lu·tion adj. 1. Relating to an image that has fine detail. 2. a. Of or relating to an output device that produces images that contain a large number of dots per unit of area and are therefore sharp and , high-refresh rate, full-color, low-power, at low cost, and are fabricated fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: using a breakthrough liquid crystal on silicon Liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS or LCoS) is a "micro-projection" or "micro-display" technology typically applied in projection televisions. It is a reflective technology similar to DLP projectors; however, it uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. technology called Dynamic Nematic The stage between a crystal and a liquid that has a threadlike nature; for example, a liquid crystal. See crystalline and LCD. Liquid Crystal on Silicon (DNLCOS). CMD's DNLCOS microdisplay technology and accompanying interface ASICs support a full range of content from text to full motion video. CMD's microdisplays enable new classes of portable computing computing - computer , entertainment, and communication products. Applications of CMD microdisplay products include:
-- Headsets for notebook computers and handheld Windows CE-class
devices
-- Headsets for portable DVD players and portable VCRs
-- Viewfinder in digital cameras
-- Viewfinder in smartphones
-- Imaging devices(s) in multimedia projectors and rear projection
monitors
The primary benefit of CMD's microdisplays over competitive
microdisplay products is the ability to support a refresh rate of
85-120 Hz, which is required for Microsoft's PC '99 specification, and
is optimized for MPEG-2 video content, Windows CE and Symbian's EPOC
32 operating systems.
Pricing for the unique CMD-based microdisplay is <$50 in OEM
volumes.
Evaluation kits and microdisplays are available directly through
CMD or Planar Corporation through one of their 22 worldwide sales
offices and distribution partners.
CMD is a privately held company that was founded in 1996. CMD
currently employs over 40 people.
Investors in CMD include:
-- Argo Global Capital
-- Aweida Ventures Management
-- Dr. Robert Epstein (Co-founder of Sybase)
-- Hambrecht & Quist
-- In Focus - Front Projection Market Leader
-- Sequel Venture Partners
-- Texas Instruments
-- Vulcan Ventures (Paul Allen Venture Fund)
Colorado MicroDisplay, Inc.
Mark Willner, President and CEO; Andrew Evans VP of Finance
2477 55th Street, Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80301
(T) 303-546-9700
(F) 303-546-9800
(W) www.comicro.com; info@comicro.com
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