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Chipwrights releases digital camera reference design in Europe. Zilica Europe will be promoting this camera reference design to various applications and markets including digital camera design companies, IP network cameras for security and cellular phone camera applications.

By Anonymous

NEWTON, Mass, September 10, 2003 - ChipWrights, Inc., the leader in digital signal processing (DSP) technology for mobile imaging applications, today announced a reference design for digital cameras that supports both still and video functionality. This reference design gives manufacturers a path for quick time-to-market for state-of-the-art solid-state digital cameras with the latest features.

This camera reference design comprises choice of sensor with image processing and power boards. The sensor board supports multiple sensor drivers including Motorola/Kodak 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS, Omnivision 2 and 3 Mega Pixel CMOS, Sony 4.1 Mega Pixel CCD sensors and many others. The image processing board includes ChipWrights' CW4511 visual signal processor which supports JPEG compression at more than 15 Mpixels/sec., MPEG-4 CIF at 30 fps, and MPEG-4 VGA at 10-15 fps. The power board supports Secure Digital or CompactFlash.

Included software provides proprietary algorithms enable image processing functions such as color filter array (CFA), white clipping, color correction, gamma correction, RGB to YCC conversion, edge enhancement, and compression encoding and decoding to name a few. The flexibility offered by this programmable solution, along with field upgradability allows for an extended product lifecyle.
About ChipWrights

ChipWrights is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and marketing of a new class of digital signal processing-based devices called visual signal processors (ViSPs). Built on an innovative architecture comprising a RISC processor and a highly- integrated, scalable array of DSP vector processing units, this fully programmable, low cost, low power, and very high performance system-on-chip (SoC) family is ideal for building competitive products in the mobile digital imaging and video markets. Applications range from real-time image capture/presentation to image transmission/network media infrastructure. ChipWrights provides a complete software development tool suite and hardware reference designs.

Headquartered in the United States, the company has offices in Newton, MA and Tokyo, Japan. Additional information is available from Zilica Europe at chipwrights@zilica.com tel: +44 1628 681565, or +44 7899 752324. www.chipwrights.com



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Panoscan Inc. Introduces MK-2 Digital Panoramic Camera

By Anonymous

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PANOSCAN INC. INTRODUCES MK-2

The Next Generation of Digital Panoramic Cameras

Boulder, CO (October 2002) –Panoscan, Inc., a Los Angeles based manufacturer
of ultra-high-resolution digital panoramic camera products, today announced
the introduction of their all new, Panoscan MK-2 panoramic camera system,
and their strategic partnership with digital camera manufacturer, Better
Light, Inc. The MK-2 is being demonstrated here this week at the QuickTime
VR Association’s Summit in the Rockies.

When the MK-1 was introduced in January of 1999, it was immediately
recognized as a breakthrough for VR digital panoramic photography. The MK-1
featured no-stitching technology, high resolution, and a flexible
architecture that made it possible to use wide angle lenses. The     MK-1
was almost universally embraced by auto manufacturers, who saw it as the
ideal tool for capturing auto interiors in high resolution. Law
enforcement agencies are using the MK-1 for a variety of
applications including high resolution crime scene capture and virtual
walkthroughs of public places, like schools, for emergency response
preparedness.

The MK-2 is the next generation of panoramic camera. Heading an impressive
list of innovations, are Better Light electronics built-in, and their
user friendy Viewfinder 5 operating software. This superior combination
of, Better Light electronics with Panoscan engineering allows the photographer to capture images in situations that have not been possible before.

The MK-2 is up to four times faster than any digital panoramic camera in the
world, with a capture rate of up to 194 million pixels per minute. This
feature allows the capture of people in motion, which makes it a powerful
tool for event documentation and tourism, for example.

An ISO of 1600 and beyond, even at full resolution settings, makes the new
MK-2 up to four times more light sensitive than any other panoramic camera,
digital or film. This impressive capability makes it possible to shoot in
both very low and very bright light situations. This feature is
particularly valuable in crime scene capture, where lighting is seldom
ideal.

Other all new features include an automatic black calibration shutter, that
allows the camera to be operated in hostile and/or limited-access
environments, and it also features an automatic 4 zone white balance for
more accurate capture of changing light throughout the panorama. The MK-2
uses superior Mamiya medium format lenses, for extraordinary sharpness. A
new, more powerful drive, allows for operation in any position. (Even
sideways.)

The new MK-2 features a battery system for up to 4 hours of use, a rugged,
customized travel case, and a modular architecture for easy upgrades.

“In designing the MK-2, we have tried to address the needs of our customers.
They wanted to freeze action in busy environments and they wanted to capture
in difficult lighting conditions with greater latitude. At the same time,
they wanted us to maintain Panoscan’s flexibility and industrial
durability,” says Panoscan President and the designer of the MK-2, Ted
Chavalas. “We are proud to have achieved these goals and more.”

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About Panoscan Inc.
Panoscan, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of high-resolution digital
panoramic camera products uses a combination of proprietary hardware and
software to produce fully digital panoramic images which require little if
any post production. The Panoscan System allows real-time viewing of scanned
images as still photos or Quicktime or Java enabled virtual reality movies
-- representing a breakthrough in speed, quality and ease of use for
immersive panoramic imaging.

About Better Light, Inc.
Better Light digital scanning backs are used throughout the world in diverse
applications for commercial, advertising, art reproduction, industrial and
scientific photography. The company is respected as the worldwide leader in
large format digital capture, creating images with clarity and detail that
surpass 8x10 transparency film. Better Light’s award-winning technology
captures delicate gradations, crystal clear highlights and perfectly neutral
color to assure trouble-free post-production and printing.

More information about the company and its innovative products and
applications can be found at www.panoscan.com.

Panoscan, Inc.
Casey Coss
818-908-4641
info@panoscan.com



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DXG Makes Move to Take Leadership Position in the Sub $300 Digital Camera Market by Adding Two New Products to Family Line -- Company Maintains Aggressive U.S. Growth as Cameras Continue to Rise in Popularity Among Retailers and Consumers

By Anonymous

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA August 31, 2004 -– DXG USA, an emerging U.S. brand for digital cameras and one of the world’s largest digital camera designers and manufacturers, today announced it continues to grow above first year projections in units shipped as the company’s digital camera product line grows in popularity among retailers and consumers. The latest additions to the DXG product suite include the palm-sized DXG-301V video camera and the DXG-328 ultra slim camera. With a company focus on the sub $300 market category, DXG now has one of the largest lines in entry-level digital cameras with eight product choices below a street price of $200.One of DXG’s newest additions is the compact DXG-301V.

The video camera rivals cameras selling for hundreds of dollars more making it extremely attractive for the casual or amateur videographer and snap-shot taker. It’s the first camera on the market for under $500 featuring 3.2 megapixels using CCD-based and MPEG-4 video compression technologies. The camera is capable of shooting video image resolutions up to 640 x 480 and still images up to 2048 x 1536. It features a 1.8-inch TFT display, AVI, TV-Out, USB and SD/MMC expansion. Weighing a mere 7 ounces without batteries, the DXG-301V has one of the smallest full-featured camera footprints of 4.75” (L) x 2.75” (H) x 1.7” (W). The expected street price for the camera will be around $199.

”Its been quite rewarding to see the growth we’ve experienced in the first six months of shipping products under our own brand in the U.S.,” said Paul Goldberg, DXG Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing. “DXG is committed to bring to market new products well suited for the average consumer seeking to experience the excitement surrounding digital photography. Today’s announcement reinforces that commitment and our product roadmap promises to deliver more of the right products and at the right time for our continued growth and success.”

The other new addition to the DXG product line is the streamlined DXG-328 ultra slim camera. Only one-inch in depth (3.5” (L) x 2.2” (L) x 1” (W)), the camera easily fits into a shirt or trouser pocket for active lifestyles and on the go activities. The compact design leaves nothing out for an entry-level digital camera. Offering 3 megapixels and image resolutions up to 2976 x 2232, the DXG-328 comes standard with 16 MB built-in memory, SD and MMC card expansion capabilities, AVI motion video, PC Cam capabilities, USB transfer connection and TV-Out port. The DXG-328 is expected to have a street price of $129.

The DXG Product Line
DXG has eight cameras in its current and growing product line. The line is categorized by camera style. In the video camera category, DXG offers the DXG-202V and the new DXG-301V. In the Ultra Compact category, the company offers the DXG-301, DXG-308 and DXG-321 models. In the fashionable Ultra Slim category, the DXG-228 and the new DXG-328 are available. And in the underwater / waterproof category, DXG offers the DXG-308U. As a value-add to each camera in its product line, DXG throws in Alkaline batteries, USB and TV output cables, camera pouch, a suite of photo editing software and a free membership to the Photosite online photo sharing service at no additional cost. All DXG products are priced for the broadening first time digital camera buyer with street prices less than $200.

The new DXG-301V and DXG-328 models are available immediately throughout the U.S. at leading retailers and e-tailors.

About DXG USA
As one of the world's leading manufacturers and designers (OEM/ODM) of digital cameras and camcorders, DXG has more than 20 years of experience producing digital technology products for other "big name" brands. Starting in the digital watch business, the company is now fully vertically integrated to handle all aspects of the manufacturing and design process from industrial design to final packaging, including quality assurance mechanical, electrical and software engineering; product molding; plastic injection; assembly and testing.

Editors Note: Product data sheets and JPEG pictures are available on the DXG USA website (www.DXG.us) or by contacting FutureWorks at Daniel@future-works.com

Editor Contact: Daniel McKean, c/o FutureWorks, 949-330-6660 or via email at daniel@future-works.com




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