Sigma Designs Demonstrates DVD Video for Intel In-Car Computing Platform at the Windows CE Developers Conference
8 June 1999
Sigma Designs Demonstrates DVD Video for Intel In-Car Computing Platform at the Windows CE Developers Conference
MILPITAS, Calif.--June 8, 1999--Processor-Based Car PC Platform
Sigma Designs, Inc. , a recognized leader in digital video solutions for personal computers, today announced that it is demonstrating a reference platform for adding DVD playback to Intel's Pentium(R) processor-based auto PC development platforms at the Windows CE Developers Conference.
Recognizing the increased interest in the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system as a leading platform for innovation for digital appliances and embedded systems, Microsoft Corporation is hosting the fourth annual Windows CE Developers Conference, with over 2000 attendees expected, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver June 6-9. The Intel architecture-based auto PC development platform with Sigma's REALmagic DVD playback will be shown at Intel's Booth No. 321.
"Intel's in-car computing development platform will enable OEMs to offer drivers and passengers with a wide range of applications. For the driver, these include navigation, traffic alerts, diagnostics, automated emergency (911) features, voice-activation, and hands-free telephony," said Patrick Johnson, director of Intel's In-Car Computing Operation. "The addition of Sigma Technology's DVD Video playback provides rear-seat passengers with the ability to watch movies and play the latest games."
"Sigma Designs is pleased to work with Intel to bring high-quality DVD playback into the automotive environment. Our history of working with Intel to provide REALmagic EM8220 DVD decoder support for the Intel(R) 740 and 752 graphics accelerator chips provides a strong foundation for going forward with Intel's in-car computing initiative," stated William K. Wong, Sigma's vice president of marketing.
The Windows CE Developers Conference is a forum for independent software developers and corporate technology professionals to receive the latest technical and marketing support information on the Windows CE operating system. More than 60 technical sessions will cover topics such as developing embedded systems with Windows CE. Windows CE powers devices from consumer appliances to business productivity tools and embedded systems. More than 100 hardware and software companies will demonstrate their Windows CE-based products in a trade fair during the conference.
About Sigma Designs
Sigma Designs entered the multimedia market in 1993 with products based on the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard for compressing and decompressing digital audio and video signals. Since then, Sigma has been a driving force behind advancement of the MPEG technology used in most multimedia products on the market today. Sigma Designs' products include affordable MPEG video and audio decoding hardware.
All Sigma Designs products are sold worldwide through a network of dealers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For additional information, call 800/845-8086 or 408/262-9003, fax 408/957-9740 or visit Sigma's web site at http://www.sigmadesigns.com.
Editors and Analysts: For further information, photographs and interviews, please contact Andy Marken, marken@cerf.net or 408/986-0100.
Note to Editors: REALmagic is a trademark, and Sigma Designs is a registered trademark of Sigma Designs. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
