Genesis Video Processor Selected for Use in Award-winning Infocus Data/Video Projectors.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2000 Genesis Microchip and InFocus Continue to Collaborate to Deliver Excellent Video Image Quality Genesis Microchip (Nasdaq:GNSS) today reported InFocus (Nasdaq:INFS) will use the Genesis gmVLX1A-X video processor in its award-winning data/video projectors. InFocus projectors, widely acclaimed for high brightness, portability, reliability and ease of use, also boast outstanding image quality, a feature that advances with every new model. "We've used Genesis scaling chips for several years," said Amar Samra, InFocus director of product marketing. "In fact, we assisted in the development of the gmZ1 chip, Genesis's first LCD scaler. The image quality is exceptional and lacks the image artifacts that occur from inferior line-doubling processing. We'll use the gmVLX1A-X chip in many of our projectors this year." Genesis Sales Manager Ney Christensen added: "We're looking forward to continuing to work with InFocus to provide superior video processing. We are pleased InFocus uses our technology as a means to gain competitive advantage and deliver superior visual quality." The gmVLX1A-X integrated circuit (IC) utilizes Genesis Microchip's most advanced vertical/temporal processing and scaling algorithms to convert interlaced Interlaced Vs. Progressive Scan Although TVs are still interlaced for all analog broadcasts as well as some digital formats (see DTV), computer monitors are "progressive scan" (non-interlaced See progressive scan.) displays and support up to 100 or more frames per second (see vertical scan frequency). However, early computer CRTs were often interlaced at the highest resolution. (television-style) video for display on high-resolution, non-interlaced systems (e.g., progressive displays). Applications benefiting from this single-chip technology include projection systems, flat-screen televisions, progressive-scan monitors, DVD players, home theater gear, digital TV and PC-TV. The chip offers many advanced features such as superb real-time shrink, line doubling See deinterlace./tripling/quadrupling zoom, image sharpening and anti-aliasing filters, gamma correction, on-chip color space conversion Changing one type of color-encoded signal into another. Converting from RGB to YUV and back to RGB are common color space conversions (see YUV). Converting from the display color space (RGB) to the printer color space (CMYK) is another common example. Color spaces may have different gamuts (color ranges), and conversion may result in a loss of color. See CIE and color space., plus an "adaptive film mode" used to de-interlace video dubbed from a film source. InFocus' conference room projector, the LP755, was the company's first product to utilize the gmVLX1A-X. The LP755 projects full-screen, true XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, offers high-bright 1000 lumens and includes a remarkable video display. InFocus is the worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing award-winning data/video projection products and services. All projectors provided by InFocus are backed by a comprehensive two-year service warranty, an exclusive "24-hour seven days per week" customer support hotline 800/799-9911, and the Priority Care support program. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 1999 InFocus revenue was $390.7M. The company's headquarters are located at 27700B SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215. For more information please call 800/294-6400 or visit the company's Web site at www.infocus.com. Genesis Microchip Inc. -- an ISO9001-registered company -- is a leading supplier of analog, digital and dual analog Using two analog modems and two phone lines to double transmission speed. See channel bonding.-digital interface solutions for the LCD monitor markets. The company's highly integrated semiconductors are also used in projection systems, digital displays, DVDs, home theater equipment, video workstation gear and many other applications. You can find Genesis chips in products from Acer, Apple Computer, Daewoo, Dell, Fujitsu, IBM, In Focus Systems, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Mitsubishi, NEC, Philips, Samsung, SGI, 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: http://www.genesis-microchip.com. Editor Note: -- InFocus is a registered trademark of InFocus Systems, Inc. -- LP755 is a trademark of InFocus Systems, Inc. |
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