Zoran JPEG Solution Powers the Iomega Buz Multimedia Producer for Apple Power Macintosh G3.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1998--Zoran Corporation, (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ZRAN) a leading supplier of JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. IC solutions for desktop video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. , announced today that the Iomega(R) Buz(TM) multimedia producer, which uses the Zoran ZR36060 and the ZR36067 motion JPEG chip-set, is now available for the Apple Power Macintosh G3. The Zoran M-JPEG See MPEG. M-JPEG - Moving JPEG chip-set enables capture, editing, and playback of broadcast quality full-motion video on the Apple Power Macintosh G3. The chip-set's flexibility enables it to accept video from almost any source, including video cameras, VCRs, camcorders, laser disks and DVDs. The Zoran M-JPEG chip-set is the enabling technology for the high quality video of the Buz multimedia producer, which has already received industry recognition winning the Video Systems Magazine 1998 Pick Hit Award at the National Association of Broadcasters convention and a five star rating from PC Computing. "Zoran's JPEG solution allows everyone from professionals to home users to capture professional quality video," said Fred Forsyth, President of Iomega's Professional Products Division. "A Power Macintosh G3 equipped with the Buz card and its Zoran M-JPEG chip-set becomes a low-cost, high-end, easy to use video processing platform for creating videotapes, multimedia presentations, video email and video content for websites." The Zoran ZR36060 JPEG codec (1) (enCOder/DECoder) A hardware circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion. When analog signals are entered into a computer, cellphone or other device via a microphone or video source such as VHS tape or analog TV, and ZR36067 PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). bridge ICs used on the Buz multimedia producer are the de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. industry standard ICs for desktop video editing. "The quality of the footage digitized with Buz was exceptional," said Albert Koval, Director of Educational Media and Technology, Amdahl Corporation, that uses the Buz to create video presentations. "The combination of an Ultra SCSI interface and Zoran Motion JPEG chip-set on one PCI card has revolutionized what can be produced on the desktop, and Zoran and Iomega have done it at a price point that I did not believe could be achieved for several years." "Zoran is pleased that Iomega has expanded the Buz product line to now support the Apple Power Macintosh G3," said Dr. Levy Gerzberg, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Zoran Corporation. "The Zoran motion JPEG chip-set used on the Buz multimedia producer delivers high-quality video at an affordable price and is an example of the type of innovative products that can be brought to market quickly when two companies, like Zoran and Iomega, work closely together." Zoran is a leader in providing JPEG compression, decompression and PCI controller technology for video solutions in the personal computer, consumer, and business markets. The full line of JPEG chip-set products provides a complete, ready to implement solution for personal computer platforms, including a JPEG codec (ZR36060), PCI controller(ZR36067) and other products. Zoran's JPEG products are used in applications such as video capture, video editing, color printers, scanners, digital still cameras, video conferencing, video email, surveillance and medical imaging products. A key feature of Zoran's JPEG products is its patented Bit-Rate-Control. This breakthrough technology ensures the highest possible image quality for applications with memory or bandwidth constraints. A complete family of JPEG chips as well as reference boards are available from Zoran. ABOUT ZORAN Zoran Corporation develops and markets integrated circuits, integrated circuit cores and software for digital video and audio applications, enabled by compression, for the PC and consumer multimedia markets. Zoran's product lines include JPEG codecs The following is a list of codecs. Audio codecs Non-compression formats
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. decoders, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio decoders, real-time Video CD and DVD software for the PC, and VLSI VLSI: see integrated circuit. (1) (Very Large Scale Integration) Between 100,000 and one million transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, LSI and ULSI. (2) (VLSI Technology, Inc., Tempe, AZ, www.semiconductors. cores. The company's software is bundled by PC and graphic system manufacturers for software-only or hardware-assisted Video CD, DVD and JPEG compressed video playback on the PC. Current applications for Zoran IC products include professional and consumer video editing systems, filmless digital still cameras, PC-based or stand-alone Video CD systems and DVD players, and digital audio systems. Zoran's products and technologies have been adopted by many of the world's largest PC, audio/video boards and home entertainment systems manufacturers. Zoran is headquartered in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. with additional operations in Haifa, Israel, Toronto, Canada, and offices in Tokyo, Japan and Shenzhen, China. For more information about Zoran call 408/919-4111 or contact the website at www.zoran.com. ABOUT IOMEGA Iomega Corporation manufactures personal read/write storage solutions that help people manage their stuff anywhere. Iomega's products provide consumers with what they want, when they want it, at a price they're willing to pay. The Company's industry standard storage solutions, designed for all types of computer users, include Zip drives and genuine Zip 100 disks; Jaz one and two-gigabyte drives and disks; and Ditto tape backup drives and tape cartridges. Whether used in homes, business, government and education, or by creative professionals, all Iomega storage solutions ensure high levels of quality and reliability when using authorized Iomega media products. Iomega products are available through computer retail stores, resellers, major distributors and OEMs. The Company can be reached at 800/MY-STUFF (800/697-8833), http://www.iomega.com and additional Iomega press releases can be accessed through the toll-free fax-back line: (888/88-IOMEGA). Note to Editors: Iomega, Zip, Jaz and the Iomega logo and the stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. "i" are registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation. Buz and Buz Multimedia Producer are trademarks of Iomega Corporation. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Zoran Corporation Kirby J. Kish, 408/919-4212 kirbyk@zoran.com or Financial Relations Board Alicia Nieva-Woodgate, 212/661-8030 (Media Contact anw@ny.frbd.com Cathy Roberts, 415/986-1591 (Investor Contact) clr@sf.frbd.com |
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