Daktronics, Inc. Selects Gennum's Chip with VXP(TM) Technology for Largest Collegiate Stadium Display2 August 2006
Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND), a leading producer of professional-quality image processing solutions, has announced that Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT) of Brookings, S.D., will produce the largest high-definition video display in collegiate sports using Gennum's Visual Excellence Processing(TM) (VXP(TM)) technology.
The multi-million dollar display, set to be installed and operational by the September 2nd season opener, is part of the total stadium renovation of the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The new display will provide broadcast quality high-definition viewing and crystal clear video. This represents an evolution for stadium displays, ensuring fans the best possible game-day experience.
Daktronics, a leader in programmable electronic scoreboards, message centers and video displays provides solutions for sports venues, corporations and rental and staging companies. Among its offerings are the fully integrated, centrally controlled video and advertising systems commonly seen in stadiums. These displays feature the independent RGB LED technology that puts Daktronics on the cutting-edge of the display industry for sharp edges, crisp details, and natural imaging.
"Superior video processing is especially important in sports viewing," said Craig Thompson, Manager, Product Marketing, Image Processing Products at Gennum Corporation. "The display must be able to offer an experience that parallels watching the players in person. Daktronics required a processor that could handle computation-intensive video processing in real time, and they recognised that Gennum's GF9351 Image Processor with VXP technology is the only processor powerful enough to provide the required level of clarity and definition for a screen this large. Together, we will offer the industry standard for large-scale video displays."
The display controller, utilizing the Gennum GF9351 Image Processor, provides cutting-edge video processing technology optimized for bright, sharp, high-definition video with fast motion. The GF9351 features the latest de-interlacing and scaling algorithms with dynamic edge detection to provide the sharpest and cleanest possible image. The 7,370 square foot display will have over 175,000 pixels and will provide a viewing experience unique to both entertainment and sports.
"Viewers' expectations have increased dramatically over the past ten years, and audiences demand to see those changes reflected in our displays," said Glenn Luke, Product Manager, V-Link Processor, at Daktronics, Inc. "Gennum's GF9351 10-bit image processing system allows us to set a new standard for video realism and processing flexibility. At the same time, the chip is designed with power efficiency in mind, avoiding costly energy loss, currently an important concern for our customers."
About Gennum Corporation
Gennum Corporation designs, manufactures and markets industry-leading semiconductors and semiconductor-based products for leading segments of the global video, audio, and data communications markets. The Company's understanding of the unique needs of its targeted markets allows it to deliver high performance solutions that provide superior value. Gennum serves an international customer base from its head office in Burlington, Canada, and subsidiaries in Japan and the United Kingdom. The Company has design centres in Burlington and Ottawa, Canada, and in the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit www.gennum.com/vxp.
Visual Excellence Processing and VXP are trademarks of Gennum
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About Daktronics
Daktronics began manufacturing large-screen, full-color, LED video displays in 1997. Since then, over 2,300 ProStar(R) and ProAd(R) full-color displays have been sold and installed in sporting, entertainment and commercial facilities around the world. Since 2001, independent market research conducted by iSuppli Corp. lists Daktronics as the world's leading provider of large screen LED video displays. Daktronics has strong leadership positions in, and is one of the world's largest suppliers of, electronic scoreboards, computer-programmable displays, and large screen video displays and control systems. The company excels in the control of large display systems, including those that require integration of multiple complex displays showing real-time information, graphics, animation and video. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world, in sport, business and transportation applications. For more information, visit the company's World Wide Web site at: http://www.daktronics.com, e-mail the company at sales@daktronics.com, call (605) 697-4300 or toll-free (800) 325-8766 in the United States or write to the company at 331 32nd Ave. PO Box 5128 Brookings, S.D. 57006-5128.
For further information: Nancy Wong, Gennum Corporation, Tel: (905) 632-2999 ext. 4160, E-mail: nancy_w@gennum.com
Source: newswire
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