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Company Press Release
SOURCE: Irvine Sensors Corporation
Yaacov Ben-Yaacov, Founder of
PictureVision(TM) and PhotoNet(TM) Joins
Board of Silicon Film Technologies
New Director Brings Additional Digital Imaging and Internet Experience to Company
IRVINE, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Film Technologies, Inc. today announced the appointment of Yaacov
Ben-Yaacov to its board of directors. Mr. Ben-Yaacov brings to Silicon Film over 10 years experience in digital imaging
and key contacts in the photography industry. In addition, he has a proven track record in establishing strategic alliances
and in growing technology companies.
Mr. Ben-Yaacov is a founder of PictureVision and its industry-leading PhotoNet Online photo processing and
fulfillment services. At PictureVision, he established relationships with key players in the photography, consumer
electronics and software industries, including Kodak, America Online, Sony, Canon, Microsoft, MGI, Adobe, and Ricoh.
PictureVision is now a majority- owned, independently operated subsidiary of Eastman Kodak. Mr. Ben-Yaacov is also
one of the founders and currently CEO of Yazam.com, a company focused on accelerating start-up technology
companies to successful business implementation.
``Mr. Ben-Yaacov's many contacts in the digital imaging industry, keen understanding of Internet-based commerce and
considerable skills in negotiating strategic alliances will make him a valuable addition to our board,' said Robert I.
Webber, President and CEO of Silicon Film. ``We met Mr. Ben-Yaacov during our last round of financing through
OffRoad Capital, and in addition to representing those investors, we expect him to play a key role in growing our
business and expanding our strategic alliances.'
``I'm very pleased to serve on the board of Silicon Film,' said Mr. Ben-Yaacov. ``My relationships and experience in all
aspects of digital imaging will enable me to contribute to the successful execution of Silicon Film's business plan. This is
an exciting time in digital imaging and Silicon Film presents a unique and compelling value proposition in image capture,
transfer, storage and sharing.'
About Silicon Film
Founded in 1998, Silicon Film Technologies, Inc. is the developer of the Electronic Film System, a revolutionary system
of hardware and software components designed to permit a conventional 35mm film camera capture, store and transmit
digital photos without camera modifications. Silicon Film has pioneered advanced research and development in CMOS
sensor implementation and micro-miniaturization of imager packaging, and holds patents on many aspects of the
technology. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Silicon Film Technologies, Inc. is a majority-owned, independently operated
subsidiary of Irvine Sensors Corporation (Nasdaq: IRSN - news). For more information, please visit
www.siliconfilm.com .
All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
SOURCE: Irvine Sensors Corporation |
