A new CD marvel awaits, but the horizon recedes

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Digital video disks (DVD) are a new type of super CD that can store 7.5 times as much data as a normal CD-ROM. DVDs can produce substantial amounts of audio and visual data at rapid speeds, as well as yield a picture quality that surpasses videotape and laser disk. DVDs are likely to become publically available in 1997, in the form of rentable films. Several issues must be addressed before DVDs can be introduced, including copyright protection, incompatible formats and public acceptance. A wide variety of features can be contained on DVDs, such as movies, Web browsers, audio tracks, full-motion games, encyclopedias and mail-order catalogs. The initial DVDs will not be able to record, but future models will allow users to record and write their own movies. DVD players are not yet available and will cost more than $500.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Digital Video Processors, Equipment and supplies, Digital video disk, DVDs (Digital videodisks), Broadcasting equipment, Digital television equipment, Digital video

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Imaging device makes chip-sized cameras a real-world possibility

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Toshiba is introducing an imaging chip made by using complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), a process that is being used to make several integrated circuits. CMOS makes it possible to combine an image sensor, an image compressor, timing controls and memory on a single piece of silicon. Consequently, everything needed for a camera can now be placed on just a single chip. There are several possible applications for small, inexpensive CMOS imaging chips, such as video cameras in PCs to provide users with the equipment needed to hold video conferences. The industry may experience a power shift if the Europeans and Americans are able to catch up with the Japanese by using CMOS for sensors.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Image Processing Equip, Semiconductor industry, Product development, Design and construction, Image processing equipment, Imaging systems, Imaging Technology

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