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FAU Faculty's Digital Imaging Technology Licensed to Panavision

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BOCA RATON, FL (September 21, 2004) - Dr. William E. Glenn, distinguished professor in Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering, has developed digital imaging technology that has been licensed to Panavision, the world's leader in the production of motion picture and television camera systems. Panavision will utilize this technology to develop its new business strategy for markets such as military, aerospace, surveillance and consumer applications.

"FAU holds the licensing agreement, which could mean royalty payments for Glenn and the University in the very near future," said Jeanie McGuire, director of FAU's Office of Technology Transfer. "FAU is proud to have Panavision bring this camera technology to market. They have been supportive and a true partner on this project, from contract through product development."

"This strategic alliance with a world class research and development imaging laboratory will enable Panavision to transition its expertise in optics and imaging system engineering for the motion picture and television industries into a variety of new business areas with digital imaging technology requirements," said John Galt, senior vice president, Panavision's Advanced Digital Imaging Group. "These businesses are as demanding of the highest possible image quality as our core motion picture and television customers. We are excited to continue our work with Dr. Glenn and his excellent team at FAU."

In 2003, Dr. Glenn, sponsored by NASA, the Office of Naval Research and Panavision, developed the HDMAX CMOS camera, which exceeds the resolution and performance capabilities of all existing high definition television cameras. Current versions of the HDMAX CMOS camera are being developed for the U.S. military for use in coastline security and surveillance and by NASA for space-flight scientific observation, inspection and medical informatics. The camera technology will also be adapted by scientists affiliated with FAU's Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology for use in underwater scientific exploration.

Dr. Glenn is director of FAU's Imaging Technology Center and of the NASA Imaging Technology Space Center. Both specialize in advanced imaging technology, including high-definition digital cameras, wireless portable ultrasound systems and high-definition displays. Dr. Glenn has received numerous awards, including a television EMMY® in 1978 for his Digital Noise Reducer. He currently holds 122 U.S. issued patents (approximately half of which have become commercial products) and has authored or co-authored more than 105 technical papers in the area of imaging technology. Since 1980 he has served on the Advanced Television Systems Committee, an industry advisory committee that develops national standards for advanced television productions and transmission.

For more information, contact Jeanie McGuire at 561-297-0202 or Suzanne Lezotte, Panavision, at 818-316-1000.

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