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To: DiViT who wrote (28265)	1/19/1998 11:29:00 PM
From: Stoctrash	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

"It will require at least two USB and IEEE1394 ports, with one of each on the front panel for easy accessibility, plus a 56Kbps voice-data-fax modem and DVD drive." 1999... "and an integrated video codec."

To: DiViT who wrote (28265)	1/19/1998 11:44:00 PM
From: BillyG	Respond to of 50808

Rockwell CMOS image sensors. Send digital video from your cell phone................... A service of Semiconductor Business News, CMP Media Inc. Story posted at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST, 1/19/98 Rockwell to offer CMOS imagers NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Leveraging technology developed for space exploration, Rockwell Semiconductor Systems here today introduced its first image sensors aimed at consumer product applications. The new family of CMOS image sensors includes five devices for a range of systems designs, including support for Common Intermediate Format (CIF) resolution (352-x-288 pixel) in both active-pixel sensor (APS) and low-cost passive-pixel sensor (PPS) configurations. "Rockwell's long history in the development of advanced CMOS imaging technology has included use in space exploration, astronomy and other non-consumer applications," said Ian Olsen, vice president and general manager of Rockwell's Personal Imaging Division. "Shrinking CMOS process geometries and advances in imager design have enabled CMOS imagers comparable in image quality to CCDs [charge-coupled devices]. As a result, they are now a viable alternative that offers a significant benefit over CCDs in consumer and computing products," Olsen said. "Current Rockwell imagers match CCD quality and will soon exceed their capability with future generations of the design. Our entry into the consumer product arena with high quality image sensor solutions complements Rockwell's advanced imaging solutions for fax and multifunction peripherals." Samples of the CIF imagers will be available in March, with production scheduled for May, according to Rockwell, which said its Ri0352P passive-pixel sensor and Ri0352A active pixel sensor are ideal for PC cameras, toys, security cameras and new applications, such as cellular/PHS handsets equipped with video transfer capabilities. Three higher resolution imagers are also be available in May with production starting in July. Sample pricing for the family ranges from $18 to $63, said Rockwell.