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Silicon Image Showcases Tessera's FotoNation Technology at GSMA Mobile World Congress
About FotoNation Technology
The FotoNation family of technologies from Tessera provides a portfolio of in-camera image enhancement solutions for digital photos. The FotoNation Red solution automatically detects and removes red- and golden-eye defects. The FotoNation FaceTracker solution includes the FotoNation SmileCheck, FotoNation BlinkCheck and FotoNation Beautification extension modules. It detects the presence of human faces in pictures to help ensure optimal focus, exposure and color balance, while also reducing the appearance of wrinkles or other skin imperfections for enhanced image quality. The FotoNation FaceRecognition technology automatically identifies specific human faces for easier image management, sharing and retrieval.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance, features, functionality and benefits of Silicon Image's camerIC-18 technology as well as Tessera's relationship with Silicon Image, the use of Tessera's FotoNation FaceTracker solution by Silicon Image in its camerIC-18 MP sensor or other devices, and the capabilities, speed and performance of Tessera's FotoNation FaceTracker solution. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those risks and uncertainties described in the risk factors contained in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its latest periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those projected, particularly with respect to participation in the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Tessera's relationship with Silicon Image, the use of Tessera's FotoNation FaceTracker solution by Silicon Image in the camerIC-18 MP sensor or other devices, the capabilities, speed and performance of Tessera's FotoNation FaceTracker solution, and the impact of Tessera's embedded imaging technologies both on how manufacturers deploy camera modules, and on how and to what extent features are added to mobile phones that enhance user experience and results. Material factors that may cause results to differ from the statements made include delays, setbacks or losses relating to our intellectual property or intellectual property litigations, or any invalidation or limitation of our key patents; fluctuations in our operating results due to the timing of new license agreements and royalties, or due to legal costs; changes in patent laws, regulation or enforcement, or other factors that might affect our ability to protect our intellectual property; the risk of a decline in demand for semiconductor products; failure by the industry to adopt our technologies; competing technologies; the future expiration of our patents; the future expiration of our license agreements and the cessation of related royalty income; the failure or refusal of licensees to pay royalties; failure to achieve the growth prospects and synergies expected from acquisition transactions; and delays and challenges associated with integrating acquired companies with our existing businesses. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Tessera's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, include more information about factors that could affect the company's financial results. Tessera assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release. Although this release may remain available on Tessera's website or elsewhere, its continued availability does not indicate that Tessera is reaffirming or confirming any of the information contained herein.
About Silicon Image Inc.
Silicon Image Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor and intellectual property products for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as DVI and HDMI, the company's solutions facilitate the use of digital content amongst consumer electronics, personal computer (PC) and storage devices, with the goal to securely deliver digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with regional engineering and sales offices in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.siliconimage.com.
NOTE: Silicon Image and the Silicon Image logo are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.
