SRSL: Here's an article from today. Company is doing business with some big names.
On Its Sound Re-Positioning Technology FOCUS, and Notification of Patent
Issuance on its Virtual Audio Technology, TruSurround
Implementation Options Via Integrated Circuit and DSP Code Allow License
By Manufacturers of Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Professional Sound
And Computer Products
SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SRS Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRSL), a
leading provider of audio and voice technology solutions, announces today that
the protection for its portfolio of audio technologies has been strengthened
significantly with the issuance of new patents in the United States. These
patents further solidify SRS Labs' leadership position as a developer of
unique audio and voice technologies that add significant value to the products
from consumer electronics, car sound, and professional sound and computer
manufacturers.
"We are very pleased to receive the patent for FOCUS and the patent
notification for TruSurround," stated Tom Yuen, chairman and CEO of SRS Labs.
"These patents help demonstrate our commitment to become the leading provider
of audio and voice solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers entering the
convergence market. Our portfolio of intellectual property has enhanced
millions of familiar products over the years, and our portfolio will grow to
enhance emerging products such as HDTV, Set-Top Boxes and the Internet."
FOCUS Issued U.S. Patent No. 5,850,453
FOCUS is a unique technology based on the human hearing system designed to
electronically reposition a sound image from non-optimally located speakers.
FOCUS was originally designed for automobiles where producing a vivid sound
image is a challenge due to speakers which are often located in the door
panels. Additional applications are large screen televisions, where the
speakers are located below the picture, and home and computer audio systems
were speakers must be placed in sub-optimal locations for aesthetic or design
reasons.
Manufacturers currently implementing FOCUS include NEC(R) and
NuReality(R). NEC provides FOCUS as a feature on its floor standing home
entertainment system, to raise the stereo presentation to ear level.
NuReality(R) offers FOCUS in its car audio amplifiers and processors to bring
the sound image up to the dashboard, from speakers located in the doors or
kickpanels.
FOCUS Implementation Options
FOCUS is easily implemented into equipment using an integrated circuit or
DSP algorithm. Integrated Circuit options for FOCUS include the M62436FP and
M62437FP from Mitsubishi(R), and the NJM2184 and NJM2189 from NJRC(R). DSP
implementations are readily available from AKM Semiconductor's(R) AK7712 and
AK7714 platform.
TruSurround Patent to Include 48 Claims
TruSurround takes advantage of the many new multi-channel audio sources
for music and film soundtracks such as DVD's Dolby Digital(R) (AC-3(R)), Dolby
Pro Logic(R) and Circle Surround(R). For applications where only two speakers
are available, such as two speaker home theater systems, televisions and
computers, TruSurround provides a means of enjoying a surround sound
experience from just these two speakers. TruSurround re-mixes up to six
channels of surround sound information into a two-speaker output, while
retaining all of the original spatial information. The spatial cues and
surround sound effects are processed using psycho acoustic techniques, such
that sound appears to come from the sides of and behind the listener.
General Instruments(R) has announced their intention to feature
TruSurround in a new line of digital set-top boxes for production later this
year. Sony(R) is using TruSurround in their Wega(R) line of televisions to
provide listeners with a surround sound experience, as is Pioneer(R) in select
models of DVD Players, A/V Receivers and Televisions. Thousands of computers
including models from Gateway(R) and Compaq(R) have shipped with TruSurround
enhanced DVD players.
TruSurround Implementation Options
As with FOCUS, TruSurround may be implemented via Integrated Circuit or
DSP code. ICs and DSP platforms now shipping with TruSurround include the
M624XXFP, M624XYFP, M65XXXFP and M65XXYFP from Mitsubishi, the NJM2180,
NJM2187, NJM2188 and NJU25018 from NJRC, the MED252078 from Medianix(R), 56007
from Motorola(R), FC9332F and TC9337F from Toshiba(R), and the MB86342B from
Fujitsu(R).
Demonstrations of these technologies and further information on available
chip options, is available from January 7-10th at the SRS Labs Booth at CES in
the Las Vegas Convention Center (#3635), or contact the global headquarters of
the SRS Labs sales department at 949-442-1070. Information on additional
sales offices can be found at srslabs.com.
Patent Information
SRS Labs' sound technology FOCUS, that electronically repositions a sound
image creating a enhanced sound field from any non-optimally located or small
speakers, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 5,850,453 with twenty-two separate
claims. SRS Labs has also received notification from the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office that it will be granted a patent for its multi-channel
virtualization technology, TruSurround. The TruSurround patent will include
forty-eight claims and cover implementations designed to process a 5-channel
audio source into just two speakers, while retaining all of the original audio
information and affording the listener the sensory perception that they are
surrounded by additional "phantom" speakers. SRS Labs has also received
notifications that a patent will be granted for the five-speaker
implementation of TruSurround. SRS Labs also has multiple foreign patent
applications pending for both the FOCUS and TruSurround technologies.
About SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS Labs is the world's leading provider of audio and voice enhancement
technology solutions. SRS Labs' business consists of licensing audio and
voice enhancement technologies to manufacturers of consumer electronics,
computer, gaming and telecommunications equipment; the design of custom ASICs
(application specific integrated circuits) for consumer electronics, game,
telecommunications and personal computer manufacturers; the distribution of
components, chips and assembly systems for the China and Hong Kong markets;
and the manufacturing and marketing of home theater and game products for the
Asian consumer marketplace.
For more information on SRS Labs' technologies, the companies worldwide
licensing program or its design and manufacturing capabilities, visit the SRS
Labs website at srslabs.com.
SRS, the SRS symbol, FOCUS and TruSurround are registered trademarks of
SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. All other
brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth
in this press release, such as the statements of Mr. Yuen in paragraph two may
include forward-looking statements and projections (including statements
concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations) that are
based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information
currently available to, management.
While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable
assumptions, there can be no assurances that the Company's financial goals
will be realized. Numerous factors may affect the Company's actual results
and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-
looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. For example, results
may be significantly affected by the ability of SRS Labs to successfully
license FOCUS and TruSurround to OEMs, the ability of the Company to obtain
entry into the digital consumer product arena with TruSurround, and the
ability of the Company to finalize pending or expected technology licensing
agreements. Additional factors which may affect results expressed in
forward-looking statements include the acceptance of new products and
technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely
development and release of products by suppliers and licensees of the Company,
general business and economic conditions, particularly in Asia, and other
risks detailed in the Company's Form 10K and Form 10Q statements filed with
the SEC.
SOURCE SRS Labs, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Jennifer A. Drescher, Director of Corporate Relations of SRS
Labs, Inc., 949-442-1070 Ext. 5110, jenniferd@srslabs.com/
/Web site: srslabs.com
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