Dolby Showcases Digital Cinema Exhibition and Postproduction Solutions at ShowEast 2007.ORLANDO, Fla. -- At ShowEast today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DLB DLB Dementia with Lewy Bodies DLB Dynamic Load Balancing DLB Don't Look Back DLB Digital Lecture Board (University of Mannheim, Germany) DLB Digital Loopback DLB Downline Builder (multi-level marketing) ) announced it is demonstrating digital cinema exhibition and postproduction solutions at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, booth 900. "Dolby([R]) Digital Cinema products for exhibitors and postproduction facilities bring an exceptional level of reliability and innovation to the industry," said Bill Jasper, President, Director, and Chief Executive Officer, Dolby Laboratories. "I am proud to say that Dolby recently received from the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. its Federal Information Processing Standard Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military government agencies and by government contractors. (FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. ) 140-2 Level 3 validation certificate for the Dolby Digital Cinema server. Not only do new installations meet these requirements but studios and exhibitors can be assured that none of their existing installations will need to be retrofitted, as all of the Dolby Digital Cinema servers in the marketplace meet the FIPS standard." At the booth, Dolby is displaying its digital cinema products and its newest technologies that enable exhibitors and postproduction facilities alike to make the future of digital cinema a reality today: Dolby Digital Cinema Dolby Show Store, Dolby Show Player, and Dolby Show Manager Dolby Digital Cinema features a complete digital system for storing, managing, and playing digital movies. Built to ensure the highest levels of quality and security in the industry, Dolby Digital Cinema provides exhibitors with superior technology and customer support. The Dolby Digital Cinema server was recently awarded the FIPS Level 3 certification for reaching the highest levels of security specified by the Digital Cinema Initiatives Digital Cinema Initiatives or DCI is a consortium of studios formed to establish a standard architecture for digital cinema systems. The idea for DCI was originally mooted late 1999 by Tom McGrath, then COO of Paramount Pictures, who applied to the U.S. (DCI (Display Control Interface) An Intel/Microsoft programming interface for full-motion video and games in Windows. It allowed applications to take advantage of video accelerator features built into the display adapter. ). Dolby Show Library Dolby Show Library allows exhibitors to load digital content from a central server via Ethernet, 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. 2.0, satellite, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , or removable hard drive. The easy-to-use system dispenses the files electronically and unattended to networked Dolby Digital Cinema systems throughout the multiplex. The theatre operator can easily program the entire movie schedule, including onscreen advertising, by using the drag-and-drop Dolby Show Manager software interface. SCC SCC - strongly connected component 2000 Secure Content Creator Designed to work as a stand-alone unit or integrated into current postproduction and digital intermediate systems, the Dolby SCC2000 enables efficient 2K and 4K JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. 2000 encoding for all digital cinema content. To minimize start-up costs and complexities, the system is offered as part of a complete package including equipment rental, training, and ongoing support. The option for generating secure keys offers key delivery message (KDM KDM Key Delivery Message KDM Key Distribution Manager KDM Cadmium KDM Key Decision Maker KDM Korean Domestic Market KDM Ken's Digital Music (digital music file format) KDM Keypad Display Module KDM Kde Display Manager ) creation and management via the Cosmos(TM) digital cinema database, operated by Dolby content-protection subsidiary Cinea, Inc. Dolby 3D Dolby 3D's unique solution offers exhibitors an easy-to-implement and cost-effective solution, as no special "silver screen" is required. Dolby 3D uses a unique color filter technology that provides very realistic color reproduction and produces crystal-clear images. Additionally, Dolby's 3D glasses are reusable, eliminating the need to reorder re·or·der v. re·or·dered, re·or·der·ing, re·or·ders v.tr. 1. To order (the same goods) again. 2. To straighten out or put in order again. 3. To rearrange. v. disposable glasses and minimizing environmental impact. The Dolby 3D color filter wheel assembly and the DFC DFC - A dataflow language. ["Data Flow Language DFC: Design and Implementation", S. Toshio et al, Systems and Computers in Japan, 20(6):1- 10 (Jun 1989)]. 100 (controller for the filter wheel) are in the booth to show exhibitors how a digital cinema projector can be easily upgraded to Dolby 3D. Dolby Cinema Products CP650DC The Dolby CP650DC contains the popular operational features, reliability, and renowned quality of the Dolby CP650 designed specifically for digital cinema presentation cinemas. The new configuration allows replay between conventional digital cinema multichannel 5.1 or 6.1 (Dolby Digital Surround EX(TM)) soundtracks, along with Dolby Digital bitstream decoding. In addition, it provides global audio delay for correct synchronization and the option of internal active crossovers for either two-way or three-way main outputs for optimum dynamic range. DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. 8Plus The Dolby DMA8Plus Digital Media Adapter See digital media hub. is a cost-effective and flexible solution for interfacing digital cinema and alternative content sources to existing cinema sound systems. Based on the Dolby DMA8, the unit accepts four independent digital inputs with up to eight channels of PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. digital audio from sources such as digital cinema servers, preshow advertising servers, DVDs, satellite, and alternative content sources. It also accommodates other audio coding formats from nonfilm sources, including PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby E, Dolby Pro Logic See Dolby Surround. ([R]), and Dolby Pro Logic II. Six analog output channels ensure straightforward interface with a cinema's existing Dolby sound processor. About Dolby Laboratories Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. For more than four decades, Dolby has been at the forefront of defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, please visit www.dolby.com. Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the performance, features, reliability, and capabilities of Dolby technologies, including the Dolby Digital Cinema system, Dolby Show Store, Dolby Show Player, Dolby Show Manager, Dolby Show Library, Dolby SCC2000 Secure Content Creator, Dolby 3D Digital Cinema, Dolby CP650DC, and the Dolby DMA8Plus Digital Media Adapter; the potential benefits and cost savings that studios, exhibitors, and audiences may derive from these technologies; and the anticipated market acceptance of Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems, are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks that the Dolby Digital Cinema system, Dolby Show Store, Dolby Show Player, Dolby Show Manager, Dolby Show Library, Dolby SCC2000 Secure Content Creator, Dolby 3D Digital Cinema, Dolby CP650DC, or the Dolby DMA8Plus Digital Media Adapter may not perform as anticipated; risks associated with building market acceptance of and demand for digital cinema and 3D digital cinema in general, and for these Dolby technologies in particular, by filmmakers, studios, postproduction facilities, cinema operators, and audiences; competition risks for digital and 3D theatre technologies; rapid changes in technical requirements for movie theatrical playback technologies specifically and entertainment technologies for movies in general; risks associated with developing proprietary technologies and products based on "open standards"; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry in general; risks associated with developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with industry participants; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. or 10-K. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Cosmos is a trademark of Cinea, Inc. S07/18832 DLB-G |
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