Curtis Mathes uniView Products To Incorporate Acorn TV Centric/ARM Technology.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 1997-- -0- State-of-the-art Processor Provides Greater Flexibility and Performance for Company's New Line of Interactive Television Components Curtis Mathes Holding Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CRTM CRTM Core Root of Trust Measurement (TCG, TCPA) CRTM Computational Representational Theory of Mind (cognitive science) ) announced today that the Company's forthcoming line of uniView(TM) interactive television products will utilize the Acorn RISC OS (operating system) RISC OS - (Reduced Instruction Set Computer Operating System) The operating system originally developed by Acorn Computers for their Archimedes family of personal computers. RISC OS replaced the Arthur operating system used on the first Archimedeses. operating system and worldwide web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. technology as well as an Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) microprocessor. This device is used in some of the newest consumer and entertainment products being designed by Acorn for leading manufacturers because of its enhanced performance and flexibility. This choice is indicative of the Company's commitment to providing state-of-the-art electronics. "By choosing Acorn technology, we have ensured that our products will perform with the superior graphics and features demanded by today's consumers," said Curtis Mathes CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Patrick A. Custer. "Also, Acorn technology accommodates the need for greater expandability in the future to keep our products on the cutting edge." "ARM processors are recognized as having the lowest cost and best power consumption of any processors in their class," Custer said. "This, coupled with the wealth of software and hardware expertise, including Acorn's TV Centric technology which provides high quality, stable displays for text and images on TV screens." Peter Bondar, Director of Acorn RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. Technologies (ART), a division of Acorn Computer Group (company) Acorn Computer Group - A holding company for Acorn Computers Limited, Acorn Australia, Acorn New Zealand, Acorn GmbH and Online Media. Acorn Computer Group owns 43% of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. plc said, "Acorn is always pleased when joint design successes can be achieved by itself and ARM. This is yet another example of the strength of the Acorn family which can allow a customer a real time-to-market advantage." Curtis Mathes' uniView set-top products plug into any standard TV and provide consumers with a host of useful features, including Internet access, TV program listing, VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. programming, parental controls, telephony, e-mail, fax and caller ID, among others. Initial set-top versions will retail for less than $400, uniView devices will also be integrated into a line of Curtis Mathes premier television sets. Dallas-based Curtis Mathes is an electronics engineering, design and marketing company. The Company also specializes in advanced televisions, large electronic display systems, as well as other new technologies. Acorn Computer Group plc is one of the leading groups of high technology innovators and suppliers in the world. Within the group Acorn has expertise in the development and marketing of advanced technology products, services and licenses, and has played a major role in interactive television in the United Kingdom. CONTACT: Curtis Mathes Holding Corp. Neal Katz, 214/503-8880 214/503-8515 fax or Wolfe Axelrod Associates Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. Joel Herskovits Susan T. Bolen (Media) 212/370-4500, 212/370-4505 fax e-mail:76015.440@compuserve.com |
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