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To: John Rieman who wrote (43931)	8/17/1999 8:13:00 AM
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Nogatech chip enhances PC video solutions to 30 fps 15 frames/second at VGA resolution A service of Semiconductor Business News, CMP Media Inc. Story posted 9 a.m. EST/6 a.m., PST, 8/16/99 CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Nogatech Inc. here has introduced a single-chip solution for applications using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface that delivers full-motion video of 30 frames per second (fps). This makes live video in full-frame-rate motion possible on PCs, laptops, Apple iMACs, palmtops, and personal digital assistants (PDAs), the company said. The USBvision NT1003 chip set also enables a throughput of up to 15 fps for VGA using Nogatech's proprietary video compression algorithm. Along with zooming, panning, color control, and contrast control features, the USBvision chip also provides audio capability and still image capturing at 640 by 480 pixels. With flexible connectivity choices, USBvision has both analog and digital interfaces, and supports S-video and composite video. "At Nogatech, we leverage on our relationships and exposure to telecommunications and data communications companies, as well as the whole consumer electronics market," said Arie Heiman, president and CEO of Nogatech. "We have excellent relationships with well known manufacturers of digital cameras, PC-TVs, and set-top boxes." The USBvision's small size enables its integration into the smallest circuits, with constant attention to miniature design and development. The USBvision can easily be integrated into the smallest digital video cameras, PC TVs, PDAs, laptop LCD monitors, set-top boxes, and cable modems. The USBvision chip works by compressing the video data for transmission across the USB channel, at a selectable, adjustable, and optimal compression ratio. This is critical for quality video input to the computer while maintaining the USB plug-and-play features and compliance with the USB standard. Nogatech's special driver then decompresses the data in the computer using minimal CPU resources. This makes the video available for standard-compliant presentation on the computer screen, as well as for transmission across the various communication channels according to ITU standards for videoconferencing. Engineering samples of the NT1003 are available for manufacturers of products utilizing the USB interface.