New features and capabilities include:
HD/SD Media Acquisition
-- The PX-100, combined with the FS-5 Portable DTE recorder, offers an unprecedented acquisition-
-- New PX Media Transfer Utility supports hierarchical file-based import and export capabilities with multi-platform support and multiple file format options.
-- Apple Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format support via the Focus Enhancements Universal Metadata EngineTM. Users can easily share timecode-based metadata between acquisition, archive, and their nonlinear editing (NLE) timeline.
-- The PX Automated Ingest Station offers seamless 24/7 automated broadcast monitoring and recording.
Archive Management
-- New PX Media Server Software V5.1 provides new capabilities, including powerful media search engine improvements such as full text search, downloadable project and user statistics for easy tracking; and playout scheduling with trimming and content type grouping.
HD Media Delivery
-- With the SOAP-based PX Interface Protocol, users can deliver custom web-based content directly from the PX server. In addition, the PX HD Playout Station provides many enhanced capabilities while simplifying the process of content playout.
“We have added many exciting new features and components to our PX Media Server family to offer a seamless and more efficient HD file-based solution,” stated Robert Caldeira, senior product manager for Focus Enhancements. “Key to this is our commitment to full metadata continuity throughout the entire workflow and simple interoperability with our media acquisition and delivery products, and popular NLEs.”
Pricing and Availability
-- Focus PX Media Transfer Utility is expected to be available in Summer 2008 at a suggested retail price of $599.
-- PX Automated Ingest Station is currently available at a suggested retail price starting at $10,950.
-- PX HD Playout Station is expected to be available in Summer 2008 at a suggested retail price starting at $24,950.
-- PX Interface Protocol is currently available at a suggested retail price starting at $3,950.
-- PX Media Server Software V5.1 is expected to be available in Summer 2008, and will ship on all PX 100/500 Media Servers.
The PX family of products solves many media asset management issues associated with file-based workflow. Solutions span entry-level, turnkey solutions to scalable systems for small and large workgroups, as well as enterprise applications. PX is sold as a complete, bundled solution and the PX family of products is available through the Focus Enhancements worldwide System Integrator network. For more information, please visit www.focusinfo.com.
About Focus Enhancements, Inc.
Focus Enhancements, Inc. (NASDAQ CM:FCSE), headquartered in Campbell, CA, is a leading designer of world-class solutions in advanced, proprietary video and wireless video technologies. The company’s Semiconductor Group develops wireless IC chip set based on WiMedia UWB standard and design as well as markets portable ICs to the video convergence, portable media, navigation systems and smartphone markets. The company’s System Group develops video products for the digital media markets, with customers in the broadcast, video production, digital signage and digital asset management markets. More information on Focus Enhancements may be obtained from the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, or by visiting the Focus Enhancements home page at http://www.focusinfo.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release which are not historical, including statements regarding management’s intentions, hopes, expectations, representations, plans or predictions about the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include statements regarding management’s expectations of the ProxSys’ features and capabilities and its availability date. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes to the ProxSys’ feature-set due to changes in the market place, unforeseen delays in research and development, and the risk factors specified in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 as well as other filings with the SEC. These statements are based on information as of April 9, 2008 and the company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
ProxSys is a registered trademark of Focus Enhancements. Universal Metadata Engine is a trademark of Focus Enhancements. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2008 Focus Enhancements Inc. All rights reserved.
