Epson Extends Scope of License with Fergason Patent Properties
MENLO PARK CA March 10, 2008 — Fergason Patent Properties LLC (FPP) announced the extension of the product scope of its existing licensing agreement with Seiko Epson Corporation under which FPP has licensed certain rights related to a family of patents that include U.S. patents 5,717,422 and 6,816,141.
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 either High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR).
“We are pleased that Epson has decided to extend its use of SSBC.” said Charles McLaughlin, VP Licensing for FPP. “Epson was an early adopter of HDR technology in their projectors. The revised license will cover applications in the small LCD modules manufactured by Epson Imaging Devices that are used in mobile and portable applications ”
About Fergason Patent Properties. FPP is actively developing technology and licensing IP related to displays and LCDs. Currently, the company is supporting more than ten licensees with a primary focus on high dynamic range (HDR) LCD applications. For more information, see www.fergasonpatents.com or contact Chuck McLaughlin at chuck@mcgweb.com.
About Epson. Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs. With an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.
Epson is a network of 87,626 employees in 117 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the Group had consolidated sales of 1416 billion yen in fiscal 2006.
