AUO Licenses Fergason Patents for High Dynamic Range
MENLO PARK CA June 30, 2008 — Fergason Patent Properties LLC (FPP) announced the completion of a licensing agreement with AU Optronics Corporation (AUO) under which FPP has licensed certain rights related to a family of patents that include U.S. patents 5,717,422, 6,816,141 and 7,352,347.
The licensed patents relate to System Synchronized Brightness Control (SSBC™) technology that improves the video image quality of LCD and projection displays through the synchronous modulation of backlight brightness and the video signal. The process is widely described in the display industry as High Dynamic Range (HDR) video.
John Fergason, Managing Partner of FPP reported, “During the past year, AUO has achieved a new level of success as one of the premiere suppliers of LCD modules, from cell phones to LCD TVs. The license will position AUO to respond to the growing demand for the integration of the SSBC technology at the module level.”
About Fergason Patent Properties. FPP develops and licenses technology and IP related to displays and LCDs. Currently, there are more than ten licensees for the DCR related technology including Panasonic, LPL, Sharp, Samsung, Sony, and JVC. For more information, see www.fergasonpatents.com or contact Chuck McLaughlin at chuck@mcgweb.com.
