JVC Licenses Fergason Patents for High Dynamic Range
MENLO PARK CA January 09, 2008 — Fergason Patent Properties LLC (FPP) announced the completion of a licensing agreement with Victor Compay of Japan (JVC) under which FPP has licensed certain rights related to a family of patents that include U.S. patents 5,717,422 and 6,816,141.
The licensed patents relate to System Synchronized Brightness Control (SSBC™) technology that improves the video image quality of LCD and projection displays through the synchronous modulation of backlight brightness and the video signal. The process is widely described in the display industry as High Dynamic Range (HDR) video.
Charles McLaughlin, VP Licensing of FPP, commented, “JVC has adopted HDR technology in both their LCD and projection televisions to improve video quality. We are pleased that they have elected to license our related IP.”
About Fergason Patent Properties. FPP is actively developing technology and licensing IP related to displays and LCDs. Currently, the company is supporting more than ten licensees with a primary focus on high dynamic range (HDR) LCD applications. For more information, see www.fergasonpatents.com or contact Chuck McLaughlin at chuck@mcgweb.com.
