Qvu™ Technology from Quartics Named as a Finalist in the TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Awards
IRVINE, Calif., April 26, 2010 – Quartics, Inc. today announced that its programmable Qvu™ video enhancement technology has been named a finalist in the semiconductor category for the TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Awards. Now in its 17th year, this premier business event celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry, and honors local companies, individuals and products that drive innovation in Orange County. This year’s winners will be announced at a dinner on June 2, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, Calif.
“We had a record number of nominations this year, almost 100, and we congratulate Quartics for their Qvu technology rising to the finalist ranks,” said Bob Brunson, associate director, TechAmerica Orange County. “This region boasts many noteworthy companies, such as Quartics, that continue to influence technology development throughout the rest of the world, and we’re excited to help highlight them.”
In addition to the awards, TechAmerica Orange County will recognize educators and students for their innovative use of science, math, and technology in the classroom and the community in conjunction with Project Tomorrow. The organization is the nation’s leading education nonprofit group focused on preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s innovators.
The Revolutionary Qvu™ Video Enhancement Experience
Qvu is bringing about a revolution in how consumers experience video. Whether watching streamed content from YouTube, viewing locally stored video or using next-generation applications such as HD telepresence devices, Qvu provides a cost-effective, high definition experience that surpasses anything available on the market today.
Qvu is the world’s first programmable video processor unit (VPU) that is universally applicable to all OEM and ODM device platforms. Its unique and patented technology significantly improves battery life and extends viewing time, while offering a single platform that can be repurposed for use in multiple applications to handle all video processing tasks.
Key applications and benefits for Qvu include:
· Improved experience with both SD and HD content
· Sharper and brighter image quality with more vibrant colors
· Ultra-smooth viewing with no “skipping”
· World wide video content play back using virtually any content delivery standard
· Watch 2D videos in 3D
· Video search
· HD telepresence
· Gesture recognition, input and control
· Multi-view
About Quartics, Inc.
Quartics is a consumer electronics company that is redefining the video experience for consumers globally. The company’s patented products and technologies deliver video quality on devices including Netbooks, Laptops, PCs, and more that surpasses high definition at consumer price points. Visit www.quartics.com for more information.