Genesis Chips Driving Bank Machine Displays; New ATMs `Banking' On Superior Image Quality.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- Genesis Microchip (Nasdaq:GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) The European term for a global satellite-based radio navigation system. See Galileo. ) today announced AllBrite Technologies PanoBrite sunlight-viewable LCD display will utilize the Genesis gmZX1 video/graphic-processing chip. AllBrite's PanoBrite has been selected by Diebold, Incorporated as an option for all ix Series(R) automated teller machines automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. (ATMs) requiring sunlight viewability. The 12-inch flat-panel display will improve viewability and add impact to the advertising, promotional messages and other color graphics presented on Diebold ATMs. "We're delighted Diebold has selected the PanoBrite display," said Lee Olesen, President of AllBrite Technologies, producers of powerful LCD monitor subsystems. "We are excited that Diebold will be fully utilizing the advantages of our large sunlight viewable displays throughout the world." Each AllBrite system uses a Genesis gmZX1 video/graphic-processing integrated circuit (IC) to provide a number of key functions and produce outstanding image quality for LCD displays. The gmZX1 is also well suited for feature-rich projection systems, video workstations, home theater and large-screen TV gear, plus other high-end video systems -- equipment that requires graphics and video to look sharp without the visual artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. that are produced by inferior processing technologies. In last week's press release from Diebold, Robert J. Nemens, Diebold's Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Marketing said, "Banks, retailers and other ATM deployers increasingly use the graphics capability of their ATMs to build their brand or generate advertising revenues. Our large sunlight-viewable monitor will give ATM screen images more appeal, adding impact to advertising and promotional messages that will attract increased consumer attention. Customers will really appreciate the richer, more dramatic images and ease of use." The new sunlight-viewable color monitor is available on all Diebold ix Series(R) ATMs that support a 15-inch monitor (which will accommodate a 12-inch display). The monitor is part of Diebold's full line of ATM monitor options to meet different customer needs. Diebold is featuring the sunlight-viewable monitor on the 1077ix drive-up cash dispenser at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX GITEX Gulf Information & Technology Exhibition (Middle East) ), Oct. 30-Nov. 3 in the Dubai World Trade Centre The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is a business complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, built by H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It is located along Sheikh Zayed Road at the Trade Centre Roundabout. . ATMs featuring the new monitor as an option will be available in the first quarter of 2000. The monitor is supplied by AllBrite Technologies, Inc. (www.allbritetech.com) of San Diego, Calif. AllBrite is a world leader in sunlight-viewable monitors and interactive flat panel workstations. The company also provides industrial displays for applications in mobile transportation, menu board and point of sale applications. Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated delivery systems and services. Founded in 1859, the company employs more than 9,000 associates with representation in more than 75 countries worldwide and headquarters in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenues of $1.2-billion (US) in 1998 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol "DBD DBD DNA binding Domain (nuclear receptors) DBD Database Design DBD Day-By-Day DBD Database Description dBd Decibels (dipole antenna) DBD Death Before Dishonor (gaming clan) ." For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.diebold.com. Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS) -- an 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. 9001-registered company -- designs, produces and markets highly integrated semiconductors for flat panel displays, home theater equipment, projection systems, video workstation gear and dozens of other applications. You can find Genesis chips in products from Acer, Apple Computer, Daewoo, Dell, Fujitsu, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , In Focus Systems, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Mitsubishi, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , Philips, Samsung, SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. , Sharp, Sony, Tatung, ViewSonic and more than 200 other companies. Genesis Microchip is headquartered in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, while its U.S. subsidiaries are located in San Jose and Mountain View, Calif. Further information is available at: www.genesis-microchip.com. Editor Note: ix Series is a registered trademark of Diebold, Incorporated |
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