Gennum Offers Perfect Pitch with Bluetooth Headsets; Launches Z-E-N; First in Family of Wireless Headsets Aiming to Set a New Standard for Mobile Phone Audio Quality.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CeBIT 2004 HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2004 Gennum Corporation (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :GND GND Ground GND GIG (Global Information Grid) Network Defense GND System Ground GND Circuit Reference (Zero) Voltage Level GND St Georges/Grenada, Grenada - Pt Saline (Airport Code) ), a leading provider of technology for video, hearing instruments and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , today announced the company's plans for offering high-end Bluetooth(TM) enabled headsets for discerning mobile professionals. The company demonstrated the first model called Z-E-N(TM) at CeBIT Germany, held March 18-24, 2004. Incorporating Gennum's patented audio processing technologies (company) Audio Processing Technology - (APT) A company that produces codecs based on predictive analysis rather than frequency coding. , Z-E-N(TM) headsets offer users of Bluetooth(TM) enabled mobile phones, unparalleled audio quality. Leveraging the company's 30-year history in developing audio and miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min technologies for hearing instruments, Z-E-N(TM) headsets are designed to compensate for the limitations facing mobile phone users -- noisy environments, poor speech pick-up and audio delivery. Featuring Gennum's patented FrontWave(TM) directional audio processing technology, the headsets can filter out background noise while simultaneously amplifying the voice of the user -- providing a crystal-clear conversation. This unique feature offers an ideal solution for mobile warriors who are often required to endure long mobile phone conversations in noisy environments such as airports, train stations, trade show floors, restaurants, and busy streets. Utilizing FrontWave(TM) technology, Z-E-N(TM) can also be used without a cell phone to amplify and improve the sound quality of in-person live conversations in noisy environments. Configurable for both left and right ears, Z-E-N(TM) provides unmatched fit and balance in the ear, making it comfortable to wear for hours at a time. Designed to be operated by one hand, the headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. features on/off and volume control switches as well as a user selectable noise reduction switch to adjust the unit's audio processing requirements based on environmental needs. Z-E-N(TM) is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer A rechargeable battery technology introduced in the late 1990s that stores less energy per pound than lithium ion, but is more flexible. Lithium polymer uses a gelatinous electrolyte rather than liquid. battery that offers up-to six hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time. Z-E-N(TM) will be available to consumers in June 2004. "Those of us who use headsets regularly with our mobile phone, know that audio quality and comfort are essential to a satisfying experience with such products," said Gora Ganguli, senior vice president and general manager, Gennum Corporation. "Taking technology and audio design expertise that we've gained from years of research, development and manufacturing of hearing instrument products, we've designed Gennum's Bluetooth(TM) headsets to set a new standard of user experience for mobile communications, and get the headsets out of people's pockets and onto their ears." CeBIT Details Z-E-N(TM) can be viewed in action in Retronic's Booth Hall 13, Stand B90 at CeBIT Germany from March 18-24, 2004. For more information, please visit: http://www.gennum.com or email Bluetooth@gennum.com. About Gennum Corporation Gennum Corporation, a Canadian high technology company, designs, manufactures and markets silicon integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , modules and systems solutions for a variety of specialized processing applications. The company has offices in Burlington and Ottawa, Canada, and subsidiaries in Japan and the United Kingdom. Gennum (TSX:GND) has operated since 1973 and its shares have been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. since 1982. This document may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Company's future financial results and operations or to the environment in which it operates, which are based on Gennum's operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and/or are beyond Gennum's control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include those set forth in other public filings. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. Gennum disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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