MasterImage Secures Deal with German Cineplex Group

MasterImage USA announced an agreement to supply upwards of thirty MasterImage systems to the German
Cineplex Group. With both companies still riding the current 3D cinema wave, these installations come in anticipation of the upcoming Fall 2009 film releases in Germany.

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Film Journal International Article: 4K vs. 2K

For their annual special section on digital cinema, Film Journal International went directly to the manufacturers to get their vantage points on 4K vs. 2K.

Our coverage begins with the company at the forefront of 4K, Sony Electronics. FJI asked Gary Johns, VP of Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Systems Division, to elaborate on his company’s development of 4K technology and offer a glimpse of the road ahead.

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XpanD Opens New Los Angeles Headquarters

XPAND, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, opened the doors of their newly designed Los Angeles headquarters this week, centrally located near some of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks

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Barco partners with Strong Technical Services for nationwide digital cinema installation services

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today the signing of a professional services agreement with Ballantyne Strong, Inc., a global leader in cinema projection products and services.
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The Patent Covering SENSIO 3D Technology is Issue by USPTO – Number 7,580,463

SENSIO Technologies Inc., inventor of the SENSIO 3D technology, announced that it has obtained its U.S. patent number (#7,580,463). This is the final step confirming that SENSIO’s technology is now patented in the American market. Following the delays encountered with regard to issuance of the patent, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is granting an extension of 600 days so that the patent will be valid for a longer period. The patent will be valid starting from the date of filing of the patent application, which was in 2003, and will remain valid for twenty years not including the extension period.

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