Genesis Microchip's Cortez Advanced Video Controller Selected by Sony for New Audio Video Receiver Model; High Definition A/V Receiver to Feature Faroudja Video Processing and Brand.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Genesis(R) Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) The European term for a global satellite-based radio navigation system. See Galileo. ), a world leader in the development of image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished technologies for flat-panel TVs, monitors, and other consumer display products, today announced that its FLI FLI - Flash Lights Impressively. 8668 (Cortez Advanced) video controller was selected by Sony Corporation for use in its new High Definition audio/video receiver the "STR-DA5200ES". The FLI8668 offers several advanced, performance-driven features and technologies to support High Definition applications including true 10-bit performance and a high level of integration featuring two 3D, 10-bit IntelliComb(TM) video decoders and two channels of DCDi(R) by Faroudja video processing Video processing techniques are used in video codecs, video players and other devices. For example—commonly only design and video processing is different in TV sets of different manufactures. . Cortez Advanced also supports higher resolution 1080p and WUXGA (Wide Ultra XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  (1920 x 1200) displays and features the next generation of Faroudja(R) video enhancements. Adoption of the FLI8668 results in extensive video processing capabilities, including upconversion of High Definition digital video from any input signal. Sony's STR-DA5200ES will carry the Faroudja DCDi Cinema(R) logo to denote the inclusion of these technologies. "Consumers now have an amazingly powerful audio and video platform that delivers high-end capabilities at attractive home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. price points. Drawing on the controller's capability, the STR-DA5200ES also supports a wide range of audio and video inputs and features a simple-to-use, on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to display to guide consumers through the set-up process and to serve as the command center," said Hiroyuki Ito, general manager, Home Audio division of Sony's Audio Business Group in Tokyo. "We are excited about expanding our video processing technologies into this adjacent market segment, in addition to our TV and monitor markets, by working together with Sony on its new High Definition audio/video receiver," said Raphael Mehrbians, Genesis Microchip's senior vice president of Product Marketing. "We believe that Sony's new AVRs will deliver superior image quality for both High Definition and Standard Definition video sources, by offering Genesis's latest generation of Faroudja-based video processing. Consumers can identify AVRs with this technology by the Faroudja DCDi Cinema(R) logo clearly visible on these devices." About Genesis Microchip Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS) is a leading provider of image processing systems enabling superior picture quality in flat-panel TVs and a variety of consumer and PC-display products. Featuring Genesis Display Perfection(R) technologies and Emmy award-winning Faroudja(R) video technologies, Genesis system-on-a-chip solutions are used worldwide by display manufacturers to produce visibly better images across a broad array of devices including flat-panel displays, digital TVs, projectors, A/V receivers and 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. players/recorders. The Genesis technology portfolio features analog and mixed signal system-on-a-chip design, DCDi(R) by Faroudja deinterlacing, TrueLife(TM) video enhancement, IntelliComb(TM) video decoding and includes over 185 patents. Founded in 1987, Genesis supports its leading brand-name customers with offices in the U.S., Canada, India, Europe, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Japan and Singapore. For more information about Genesis Microchip Inc. or Genesis Display Perfection technologies, please visit www.gnss.com. Note to Editors: Genesis, Genesis Display Perfection, Faroudja, DCDi by Faroudja, Faroudja DCDi Cinema, TrueLife and IntelliComb are trademarks or registered trademarks of Genesis Microchip Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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