Visual Circuits Announces The World's First Multi-Channel, High-Definition Video Decoder PCI Card With 32-Bit Accelerated Graphics

16-Apr-04

Visual Circuits announced the Gemini 2 Universal Media Card, establishing the bench-mark for high-definition playback. Gemini 2 can simultaneously power two independent channels of high or standard-definition video together with 32-bit accelerated graphics. Gemini 2 offers comprehensive implementation capabilities for system design teams responsible for developing multi-channel media applications for entertainment, government, medical, merchandising, and military industries. ""The Gemini card is precisely what we've been waiting for,"" noted John Marano, Sr. Technology Advisor to Reflect Systems, a leading developer of enterprise media solutions. ""It not only provides a reliable solution for existing customer requirements, but because of its versatility, it defines a roadmap that takes us -- and our customers -- well into the future."" Gemini 2 offers a full palette of digital which can be combined to deliver the experiential message, including transparency and blending effects of scalable, on-screen graphic regions, HD video and web-driven scrolling text. At less than $1,500 per channel, the innovative Gemini 2 design establishes breakthrough price and performance benefits for this universal media experience. Visual Circuits' leadership position in HD video integration began with its HDfocus in 2000 -- the first commercially available HD video decoder card. Gemini 2 builds from this legacy position, offering designers and engineers robust HD performance in the least complex manner. Designed for ease of integration and supported by a logical and backward compatible API, the most complicated projects become simple to implement with Gemini 2, ensuring project timelines are met at approved budget levels. ""Recent acceleration in the use of high definition video in many industries, and the need to combine HD with standard definition video and 32-bit graphics suggests a strong need for Gemini 2,"" said David Parish, Visual Circuits' CEO. Our Gemini series of products are the first in the world to truly accommodate any media requirement."" Available to system integrators and OEM customers, with a full software development kit (SDK) and integration support, Gemini 2 cards will be available in Q2 2004. Gemini will be demonstrated at NAB 2004 in the FOCUS Enhancements booth, SL3501. For more information on Visual Circuits, as well as downloading Gemini 2 technical specifications, please visit www.visualcircuits.com.

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