Matrox Avio fiber-optic dual-DVI KVM extender

Matrox Avio fiber-optic dual-DVI KVM extender allows you to separate your workstation from the user environment and secure it up to 2 km away in a machine room.

Avio extends uncompressed data over a single fiber-optic cable and doesn't introduce any latency. Users experience the same system performance—fast 3D graphics and smooth HD, 2K and 4K video, without any cursor/mouse lag or dropped frames.

Compared to CAT5 type copper extenders, a fiber-optic solution supports longer distances and delivers better overall performance as it provides larger bandwidth to extend multiple HD video streams.

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OPEN CONTROL ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE INCORPORATES
The Open Control Architecture (OCA) Alliance (San Francisco CA), the industry collective developing a media networking system control standard for professional applications, has incorporated as a non-profit trade association. The Alliance was founded in June 2011 to develop a standardized control and monitoring architecture for professional media networks. The Alliance released initial technical documents to its Observer members in October 2011, and the complete OCA 1.0 Specification to the Observers in May 2012. The Specification now stands at Release 1.1, available at www.oca-alliance.com for free download. In the coming months, the Alliance will transfer the Specification to a public standards organization for ratification as an official open public standard, free for all to use. The Alliance will actively support the standards-making process, and will promote and support the adoption of OCA. Alliance founders are Bosch Communications Systems, d&b audiotechnik, Duran Audio, LOUD Technologies, Media Technology Systems, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Salzbrenner StageTec Mediagroup, TC Group and Yamaha Commercial Audio.

ITC CONSIDERING BAN ON IMPORTATION OF LED PRODUCTION LIGHTING
The International Trade Commission Investigation is now considering an initial determination (337-TA-804) by the administrative law judge that could ban the importation of the majority of the population of LED lights that could be used for video, film, broadcast and photography, except those made or licensed by Litepanels, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vitec Group plc. An immediate effect will be the elimination of market competition and a consequential spike in the price of LED light systems. Although the October 12 date for communicating about this issue has passed, more details can be found at http://patentfreeled.com.

Canon's REALiS Pro AV Projectors Display Incredible Detail, Color and Brightness.

Canon's REALiS Installation LCOS Projectors feature high brightness, intricate image detail, accurate color, and a range of operational advantages. Fourth-generation AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology maximizes display capabilities and helps to deliver superb video and still images in long-throw venues and brightly-lit auditoriums.Benefits and advantages also include: Rich seamless image quality, higher-than-HD resolution (1920x1200 in select models, choice of Genuine Canon Lenses, motorized Lens Shift for installation convenience and advanced color adjustment. DICOM® simulation mode models are also available. Learn more about Canon's REALiS Projectors at: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/projectors

CAMBRIDGE, LENCORE IN PATENT BATTLE
According to Cambridge Sound Management (CSM, Cambridge MA), the company has successfully defended all claims in its direct field sound masking patent against a Patent Office reexamination request filed by Lencore Acoustics Corp. (Woodbury NY). In the final step of the proceeding, the US Board of Patent Appeals has denied all appeal requests by Lencore, and has stated that all claims in Patent US 7,194,094 B2 are upheld, saying, "We sustain the Examiner's refusal to adopt any of the Requester's proposed grounds of rejection." Lencore has subsequently discontinued sale of its "direct fired" (direct field) products.
"We will continue to defend our intellectual property, which is the foundation of our technology and important to our success," said John Heine, CSM President.
Lencore, in exclusive comments to Sound & Communications, stated that Cambridge Sound Management wrongly claimed that Lencore discontinued its sales of direct fired products subsequent to an action by the Patent Office with regard to a CSM patent request. Lencore continues to sell direct fired products. Earlier this year, Lencore dropped its lowest tier speaker line, Crossways, in favor of introducing a redesigned speaker. Sales of the discontinued Crossways speakers accounted for less than 1% of the company's business. Jonathan Leonard, Lencore President, commented, "With regard to small direct fired speakers, the market has spoken; these speakers simply do not meet the key requirements for sound quality. Our decision to discontinue these was based on market conditions and our commitment to quality."
In addition, Lencore reported that all patent claims by CSM were originally rejected and CSM was forced to amend its claims; although the new claims have been allowed, that decision is subject to further review. This process will likely take at least another year before a final determination is made. Lencore rejects that it has infringed any of Cambridge Sound Management's asserted patent's claims and maintains that these claims are invalid."

Contemporary Research introduces the ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner

Contemporary Research introduces the ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner, the first HDTV tuner with built-in broadcast-quality HD-SDI, shipping now.
By directly outputting HD-SDI instead of using an HDMI/SDI adapter, the SDI stream can include 708/608 captioning data, and can be switched to provide stereo AES or AC-3 audio.The HD-SDI video outputs at a fixed resolution (i080i, 720p, or 480i) using an internal scaler for analog and digital channels. In addition to the SDI, AV is sent simultaneously from Component and Composite video outputs, as well as digital coax/optical and stereo audio ports.
Based on the new 232-ATSC+1 platform, the ATSC+SDI is controllable via Ethernet, an onboard Web page, USB, RS-232 and IR control. Programming can be received using cable, off-air, analog, QAM and ATSC standards. An optional A/B RF switch can automatically switch between cable and off-air feeds, supporting a channel list for both inputs. A new digital tuning section enables better response for marginal channels.
The compact HDTV tuners can be mounted two-across within a single rack space.
Contemporary Research President Scott Hetzler says, "This product was created in response to requests from our integrators, consultants, and end users. HD-SDI is fast becoming the professional standard for HD video distribution, traditionally for TV stations and studios, and gaining popularity in corporate, worship, and sports facilities. We added Web control specifically for our broadcast users, who will no longer need control systems and extra interfaces to control their tuner."