Industry Leaders to Examine the Future of TVs, DVDs and HD Content at the Upcoming 9th Annual DisplaySearch US FPD Conference.AUSTIN, Texas -- Top executives from TV and DVD player A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. manufacturers, panel suppliers, movie studios and TV networks will gather at the 9th Annual DisplaySearch US FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. Conference to debate the future of TVs, next generation DVD players and HD movie/TV/gaming content. The 2007 conference takes place from March 6-8 at the Hilton Torrey Pines Torrey Pines can refer to:
The TV session is called Flat Panel TV Technology and Market Outlook: New Advances and Rapid Growth. Presenters include executives from DisplaySearch, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. Licensing, HP, LG.Philips LCD LG.Philips LCD (hangul:엘지필립스엘씨디, LG필립스LCD) was formed as a joint venture by the Korean electronics company LG Electronics and the Dutch company Koninklijke Philips Electronics in 1999 to manufacture active , Panasonic, Samsung and Sony. This session promises to update the attendees on the current status of the rapidly growing and dynamic TV marketplace and answer many important questions: * Can the rapid growth in TV revenues continue? If so, for how much longer? * What happened to US channel margins in 2H'06? Will they recover? How? * Where are the profits in the TV supply chain? * Is 1080p gaining acceptance? At what sizes and technologies? * What will drive the market beyond 1080p? * What future developments are coming in LCDs and PDPs? Where will performance improve and to what degree? * What is the cost and price outlook by technology? * Which technology is best positioned to lead the 40"+ flat panel TV market? * Which connected home solution is most likely to succeed? When will wireless HD gain acceptance? The HD Content Outlook and the Impact on TV, 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. and Gaming Markets session will discuss the current status and future outlook for HD content on TV, in movies and for video games See video game console. . The acceptance of HD movies and gaming will likely have a significant impact on 1080p TV adoption, affecting the entire TV supply chain. Representatives from each high def Slang for "high definition." See HDTV. DVD format See VOB and DVD. are represented as well as a studio supporting both formats. Presenters include executives from DisplaySearch, ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network , Paramount Home Entertainment Paramount Home Entertainment (formerly Paramount Home Video) and (Paramount Video) is a home video company founded in 1976. It is a division of Paramount Pictures, which in turn is owned by Viacom. , Pioneer, Sanyo and The NPD Group The NPD Group, Inc. is a leading global market research company[1] founded in 1967 and provides consumer and retail information to manufacturers and retailers. Using actual sales data from retailers and distributors as well as consumer-reported purchasing behavior, NPD . This session will address the following critical concerns: * Why is there a high definition DVD format war? * What are the advantages and disadvantages of each format? What additional features do they offer? * What could happen to create a format war winner for either standard? * Which format is winning? * Will dual format players dominate the market? * What do consumers and retailers think? * Can next generation DVDs gain mass acceptance before digital downloads become a significant factor? The TV session will start off with a talk from DisplaySearch on the current status of the US and global TV market leveraging weekly, monthly and quarterly sell-through, sell-in and supply chain research from DisplaySearch and The NPD Group. Keynote Dr. Randall Waynick, Sony Electronics SVP SVP S'il Vous Plaît (French: Please) SVP Senior Vice President SVP Schweizerische Volkspartei (Swiss People~s Party) SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SVP Social Venture Partners SVP St Vincent de Paul , will then discuss his view of the US 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 marketplace with a focus on market drivers in the LCD and microdisplay categories. Sony was #1 in US TV revenues in 2006 including leadership in both LCD and microdisplay TV revenues in the US and worldwide. He will also discuss which powerful trends are going to move the industry in 2007 and how some of the high visibility format and technology battles could shake out. Jeff Cove, VP of Technology and Alliances at Panasonic Corp. of North America, will present Panasonic's view of the US TV market including the outlook for plasma TVs where Panasonic is #1 in the US and worldwide. He will also discuss future advancements expected in plasma TVs along with Panasonic's commitment to leadership in plasma manufacturing. Jim Sanduski, VP and GM of HP's Digital TV global business unit, will look beyond the HD transition to the home connectivity transition where the TV becomes a gateway to connecting both to the internet and to consumers' rapidly expanding collection of digital photos, videos and music stored on PCs and other digital devices within the home. Leslie Chard, President of HDMI Licensing, will discuss the opportunities and challenges for marketing the latest innovations enabled by HDMI 1.3 including Deep Color, xvYCC, increased frame rates, lossless See lossless compression. (algorithm, compression) lossless - A term describing a data compression algorithm which retains all the information in the data, allowing it to be recovered perfectly by decompression. Unix compress and GNU gzip perform lossless compression. audio formats, improved lip sync, etc. These features promise to be key differentiators in the TV market in 2007 and 2008. He will also discuss HDMI's work with leading manufacturers, retailers and installers to effectively communicate the benefits of these new technologies to consumers. Executives from the top two LCD TV panel suppliers -- Brian Berkeley, VP of Advanced Technology from Samsung Electronics' LCD Business, and DS Lee, Chief Research Engineer from LG.Philips LCD's LCD R&D Center -- will discuss the improvements expected in the latest and future generation of LCD TV panels such as reduced motion blur, more colors, wider color gamut, improved black levels and improved contrast. This session will then conclude with DisplaySearch's TV market and technology outlook. The HD content session will start with a talk and video from Bryan Burns, ESPN VP of Strategic Business Planning and Development, who will stress the importance of content, the evolution of ESPN's HD offerings and the future of its HD content. DisplaySearch's Ross Young will discuss the current status and outlook for network HD programming, HD service and household adoption, the US DVD player market and the latest HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk and Blu-ray sell-through results. Vito Mandato, an executive consultant to Paramount Home Entertainment with 20 years of studio experience, has a unique perspective on the HD format war as an employee of a studio supporting both formats and as an active member of both the Blu-ray Disc Association The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is the industry consortium that develops and licenses Blu-ray Disc technology and responsible for establishing format standards and promoting and further developing business opportunities for Blu-ray Disc. and the HD DVD promotion group. He will discuss where things stand, what is riding on the outcome, the studios' perspective, the gamers' perspective and what can win it for either party. Andy Parsons, SVP of Pioneer's New Product Development and Technical Support as well as the Chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association's US Promotion Committee, will provide a brief overview of the format including key features along with a market update and forecasts for growth potential. Mark Waring, Director of Sanyo's Technology Center, will provide an overview and update on the latest status and developments of HD DVD, the latest rollout of hardware devices covering home players, PC drives and gaming consoles, as well as movie titles. He will also discuss emerging capabilities including networking, additional download options and even greater interactivity. Russ Crupnick, VP and Senior Industry Analyst at The NPD Group, will present the consumer viewpoint. He will explain how consumers are reacting, what they are buying and what their intentions are for tomorrow. Are consumers clear about HD content or are they confused? He will also discuss how next generation DVDs are competing against digital downloading. More information on both sessions can be found at http://www.displaysearch.com/usfpd2007. The 9th Annual DisplaySearch US Flat Panel Display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time (FPD) Conference is sponsored by leading display industry companies. Platinum sponsors are Chief, LG.Philips LCD, Samsung and Vikuiti. Gold sponsors are Fusion Optix, HDMI and Micronas. Silver sponsors are USDC An abbreviation for U.S. District Court. and the LCD TV Association. Media supporters include CustomRetailer, Dealerscope, Digital Signage Forum, HomeToys, HDTV Magazine, HDTV Solutions and Veritas et Visus. The official newswire sponsor is Business Wire. Year after year, more than 85% of DisplaySearch US FPD Conference attendees rate the conference as very good or excellent. For more info or to sponsor and exhibit, please contact Heather Boudreau, Marketing & Events Specialist at 516-625-6133 or heather_boudreau@displaysearch.com. About DisplaySearch DisplaySearch, an NPD Group company, has a core team of 45 employees located in North America and Asia who produce a valued suite of FPD-related market forecasts, technology assessments, surveys, studies and analyses. The company also organizes influential events worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DisplaySearch has regional operations in Chicago, Houston, Kyoto, San Diego, San Jose, Seoul, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo, and the company is on the web at www.displaysearch.com. About The NPD Group Inc. The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. 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