Hitachi to Exhibit a Wide Range of Innovative Products & Technologies At CES 2006; Hitachi Technologies Spur Advancements in HDTV, HD Recorders, DVD Camcorders, Storage & Personal Authentication.LAS VEGAS -- Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HIT), a leading global electronics company, this week will demonstrate its engineering innovations with a wide range of products and technologies at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. South Hall 2 Hitachi Booth #25342. New Hitachi products on display will include innovations in plasma HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates technologies, including the industry's first 55-inch full specification 1080p plasma display panel See plasma display. ; advancements in LCD display technologies, such as a compact and ergonomic 3D LCD panel; new hard disk drive recording technologies, including iVDR, Blu-ray and the world's first 1-Terabyte high-definition hard disk drive recorder; in addition to an all new 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. camcorder line up. CES 2006 show attendees will also see a multi-stream GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. TV interface, advancements in storage hardware and a personal authentication system that relies on an individual's finger vein pattern for incredibly accurate identification. "Hitachi is very pleased to be back on the floor of CES to present its lineup of leading-edge products at the premier show for innovative consumer electronic offerings," said Hiroaki Nakanishi, Hitachi, Ltd.'s Chief Executive for North America. "We continue to produce industry advancing products through our core technologies that are unmatched in the industry today." Television & Front Projector Technologies Hitachi will provide a technology demonstration of the industry's first 55-inch full-specification HD 1080p plasma display panel, which combines the best advantages of plasma, including incredible color reproduction, rich black levels, rapid motion response and wide-viewing angles, with a full high-definition pixel resolution of 1920 x 1080 with progressive scanning in the most popular 55-inch screen size for today's home theater installations. New Hitachi products for 2006 will include Plasma and LCD televisions with built-in HD recording functionality via an internal hard disk recorder See DVR. . The Plasma HDTV with HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive and 37-inch LCD HDTV with HDD enable easy recording with a remote control and come with two tuners so customers can record an HD broadcast in the background while watching another. Additional features include a time shift function, slow motion playback and a one-touch scheduler to automatically set a weekly schedule with one touch of a button while watching the program. Additional HDTVs in the booth will include the company's stunning UltraVision Plasma 42- and 55-inch HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. 52 series models with ALiS technology and the VirtualHD 1080p II Video Processor, the VF820 series of 50-, 55-, and 60-inch rear projection LCD sets with High-Contrast Dual Focus Lens System with Ultra-Compact LCD 3-Panel Light Engine, the 37HDL (Hardware Description Language) A language used to describe the functions of an electronic circuit for documentation, simulation or logic synthesis (or all three). Although many proprietary HDLs have been developed, Verilog and VHDL are the major standards. 52 LCD flat panel with super In-Plane Switching technology and a high-performance 55-inch Professional Plasma Monitor with WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  Wide-Aperture pixel technology. The HDPJ52 HD LCD front projector, with exclusive Hitachi Hi-2 Dual Iris System and Super-Focus Quattro ELD Glass Lens and a stunning contrast ratio of 7000:1, will also be on display, as will the CP-X255 LCD projector, which features an RJ-45 Ethernet port, allowing for network control, maintenance and scheduling. This device offers a brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens and XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. (1024 x 768) resolution and a contrast ratio of 400:1. DVD Camcorders Hitachi's sixth generation UltraVision(R) DVD Camcorders offer four new models, the 3.3 mega-pixel DZGX3300A, the 2.12 mega-pixel DZGX3200A, the 1.3 mega-pixel DZGX3100A and the 680K pixel DZBX35A offer blockbuster features for an unprecedented value. Advanced features include full support for the most popular DVD formats, including DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. and for the first time ever, DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. , making this camcorder product line-up the first to support all four formats. User-friendly features include an industry-leading "Quick Start", half the start time required by previous camcorders, and a sleep/restart battery saver function that puts the camcorder to sleep to save battery power between recordings. All four models also feature a large 2.7-inch 16 x 9 widescreen LCD, super-digital zoom, video-to-photo frame grab, SD/MMC memory card support, quick mode EZ menu system and a One Touch finalize button to ensure quick and easy access to this essential last step, creating DVD player-ready discs in an instant. The new DVD Camcorders also offer first-time ever PC and Mac compatibility, composite and S-video inputs, 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 connections and Hitachi's unique Advanced Image Processing with Over-sampling High-Resolution Capture that utilizes the camcorder's entire capacity to create a better picture at a higher resolution than ever before. Other Hitachi Products Additional Hitachi products on display include: High-Definition DVD Recorder & Blu-ray Disc HDD Recorder -- Hitachi will display the world's first 1-Terabyte hard drive and dual digital recorder capable of recording two simultaneous HD broadcasts. This breakthrough device enables 128 hours of digital recording or 1,700 hours in extended play mode. The Blu-ray Disc HDD Recorder is a multi-drive supporting all Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD formats. The recorder provides a user-friendly interface and records HD broadcasts in original quality, providing more than two hours of HD program recording onto a single Blu-ray disc. Travelstar, Endurastar & Microdrive 3K8 Mobile Hard Drives -- Hitachi's line of mobile storage products include the rugged Travelstar line-up offering the 1.8-inch Travelstar C4K60 60GB drive, providing ultra-high capacity for the mobile digital consumer; the 2.5-inch Travelstar 5K100 100GB drive, providing outstanding non-operating shock features; and the 2.5-inch Travelstar 7K100 100GB drive, the industry's only second-generation 7200 rpm HDD for desktop-like performance. The 2.5-inch Endurastar J4K30, designed specifically to perform in extreme temperature environments and perfect for automotive and entertainment functions, is offered in both 20GB and 30GB capacities. The Microdrive 3K8 comes in removable or embedded configurations and is ideal for integration into mobile phones or ultra-miniature CE devices. Deskstar & Ultrastar Hard Drives -- Offering the world's highest-capacity drive, the 3.5-inch Deskstar 7K500 is ideal not only for standard PC systems but also for ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment entry-servers, personal video recorders and other non-PC computing requirements. Also featured is the Ultrastar, the highest-performing hard disk drive ever at up to 15,000 rpm and an average seek time of 3.6 milliseconds -- an ideal solution for mission-critical, enterprise-computing applications. LCD Monitor & Display Products -- Hitachi will demonstrate the Ergo-3 Panel, a compact 3D display that uses a method involving overlapped images to produce a 3D image. The brilliant 3D display, which significantly reduces eyestrain eyestrain /eye·strain/ (-stran) fatigue of the eye from overuse or from uncorrected defect in focus of the eye. eye·strain n. , is cost effective and will be targeted at automobile navigation systems. The LCD Monitor with Edge-Illuminated RGB-LED Backlight provides the slim design and vivid colors ideal for high-end multimedia applications including true-color image processing. Also on display will be the T-17SLX, a 17-inch interactive pen-driven tablet that can track 125 points per second. It offers SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. resolution, a USB PC interface and comes bundled with StarBoard Software 6.3. Finger Vein Authentication Technology -- Also on display will be Hitachi's innovative Finger Vein Authentication technology, the most advanced personal authentication system worldwide. This revolutionary biometric technology uses near-infrared beams to scan the unique pattern of crisscrossing veins in the human finger and then match the captured image with a pre-registered vein pattern profile to verify individual identity. The system is fast, enabling highly accurate and reliable personal identification in approximately one second. Finger vein authentication technology has already been adopted by banks in Japan Central Bank
VisionCube and Professional Display Products -- Hitachi will also display several high-performance business solutions including the VisionCube ES50, the next generation in rear-projection digital walls equipped with an LCoS three-chip (RGB) optical engine featuring high contrast, high-quality images with superior resolution (SXGA+) and color reproduction. Along with the VisionCube, Hitachi will display its CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information 5000WXU professional plasma 50-inch digital 16:9 HDTV monitor, a big screen delivering unparalleled performance from both video and computer sources with sharp, real-life image quality utilizing sophisticated color and high-resolution filters and an optional video card enabling component and DVI-D (DVI-Digital) See DVI. inputs and HDTV-compatibility. Also at CES, Hitachi's CP-X255 LCD projector allows for remote monitoring of numerous projectors from a single point yet is small enough and light enough to move from boardroom to boardroom while featuring tremendous power for its compact size, boasting 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 400:1 contrast ratio. Liquid Cooling System for AVPC -- With more than 200 patents worldwide, this system provides better cooling performance for audio video PCs and other digital appliances in a very reliable, whisper-quiet package. Originally developed to accommodate mainframes and supercomputers, Hitachi's system remains maintenance free for over five years of operation. Embedded Database Entier -- Hitachi will also show Embedded Database Entier, a sophisticated database management software package for embedded systems. The product follows a relational data model (database) relational data model - (Or "relational model") A data model introduced by E.F. Codd in 1970, particularly well suited for business data management. In this model, data are organised in tables. The set of names of the columns is called the "schema" of the table. compliant with SQL92. It has an extremely small footprint, improved data integrity and advanced search functions including high-performance geographic search and text search. ABOUT HITACHI Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE:HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 347,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2004 (ended March 31, 2005) consolidated sales totaled 9,027.0 billion yen ($84.4 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Website at www.hitachi.com. |
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