One-Blue, LLC announced that Sharp Corporation has joined its Blu-ray Disc (BD) patent licensing program as a licensor.
THX Media Director Goes Live at CES
THX Ltd. announced the fist round of consumer electronics devices that incorporate THX Media Director technology at CES 2012.
USITC Targets Blu-ray Majors in Patent Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it will investigate a complaint filed by Walker Digital alleging that Blu-ray Disc (BD) players manufactured by Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, Pioneer and others infringe a patent owned by the private research and development lab.
DVD6C Lowers Prerecorded DVD Disc Royalty
The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C) announced that it is offering a reduced royalty rate for prerecorded DVD-Video, DVD-ROM and DVD-Audio discs to licensees in good standing.
TV Shipments Rise in Q3 2011
DisplaySearch announced that manufacturers shipped 62 million TVs in the third quarter of 2011, up 3.7% year over year and a 12% increase from the second quarter.
Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative Gathers Steam
Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and XPAND 3D announced that Philips, Sharp, TCL and Toshiba have expressed their support for the activities of the Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.
LCD TV Shipment Growth Falls to Record Low
DisplaySearch announced that LCD TV shipment growth fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2011.
Sharp Unleashes Elite LED LCD TVs
Sharp Electronics announced its new line of Elite LED LCD TVs, including the 60″ PRO-60X5FD ($5,999.99) and 70″ PRO-70X5FD ($8,499.99).
LCD TV Makers to Ramp Up Production
DisplaySearch announced that LCD TV brands and OEM/ODM makers plan to increase their Q3 2011 production in order to meet demand for the upcoming holiday season.
Sharp and NHK Develop 85-Inch Super Hi-Vision LCD Display
Sharp Corporation and NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) announced that they have jointly developed an 85-inch LCD display that is compatible with Super Hi-Vision (7,680 x 4,320).

