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opportunities for its ViaTV videophone technology wherever possible. * The table below lists those products currently being offered.
The Company's ViaTV videophones connect to a standard touch-tone telephone and add video to an otherwise normal telephone call, without
the need for a PC. The ViaTV videophones are designed to be compliant with the H.324 international standard for video telephony over POTS
and to be compatible with PC and non-
PC based systems that adhere to the H.324 standard. In addition, the ViaTV videophones are designed to
communicate with full duplex audio and video rates of up to 15 frames per second. The ViaTV videophones are based on the Company's
proprietary semiconductor and software technology and include a V.34 modem and display video on the display screen in several sizes, as well
as in a simultaneous remote and self-view mode. Additional features include caller ID, electronic pan/tilt/zoom, snapshot mode, video privacy
mode and an auto-answer feature with an optional security password. The ViaTV videophones are controlled through the touch-tone keypad of
the user's telephone and menu driven instructions that appear on the video display screen.
The VC105 videophone requires the use of a television as the display, while the VC150 videophone includes a built-in four-inch LCD video
display. The VC105 and VC150 videophones each contain a built-in color video camera. Particular aspects of each product are as follows:
- VC105 Set-top Videophone. The VC105 Set-top Videophone is the successor to the Company's initial videophone product, the VC100
videophone, which was first sold in February 1997. The VC105 videophone requires the use of a television as a display and it contains a built-
in digital video camera. It is simple to install and use and is targeted primarily for home and small-business video communication use.
- VC150 Desktop Videophone. The VC150 Desktop Videophone, which the Company first shipped in March 1998 contains a built-in four-
inch
LCD display and a built-in digital camera. As a result, it merely requires connection to a touch-
tone telephone. The VC150 is suited for desktop
or countertop use in a home or business environment.
Since the Company has discontinued production of its ViaTV videophones, the ability of the Company to generate future revenues from this
product line are highly uncertain.* The Company is currently attempting to sell its existing inventory of ViaTV products.
TECHNOLOGY
The Company has developed the following technologies:
Semiconductor Architecture
The Company's digital and multimedia communication semiconductors share a common programmable architecture that enables
implementation of multimedia communication applications in a highly efficient
* This statement is a forward looking statement reflecting current expectations. There can be no assurance that the Company's actual future
performance will meet the Company's current expectations. See "Manufacturing" commencing on page 15, "Competition" commencing on
page 13 and "Factors That May Affect Future Results" commencing on page 17 for a discussion of certain factors that could affect future
performance.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES
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ViaTV Model VC105 Set-top H.324 set-top videophone - Built-in video camera
Videophone requiring connection to a - Accessory port input
television and touch-tone phone.
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ViaTV Model VC150 Desktop H.324 videophone requiring - Built-in video camera
Videophone connection to a touch-tone - Built-in 4-inch LCD display
telephone. - Accessory port input
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