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Video Processors
Algolith
DragonFly video processor, $3,000, consult details and original specs on the 2005
HDTV Technology Report. According to the conversations I had back at CES 2006,
the company had some financial problems that made it unable to release the product
as originally planned by mid-2005, and was postponing release for 1Q06 but it was
further postponed for later. The unit implements Silicon Optix Realta HQV chip, 1
component in (max 1080i/60), 2 HDMI in (max 1080i/60), 1 component out (max
1080i/60), RGBHV (max WXGA), 1 HDMI out (max 1080i/p/60), no pass-thru of
1080p apparently because it does not even accept 1080p, full four field deinterlacing
window for HD deinterlacing and
cadence detection (1080i to 1080p),
upgradeable algorithms via USB port.
1080p output could be 24/30/60fps.
CES 2007
DragonFly $3,000, TTM now.
The unit has been finally released.
Featuring the above specs, 10-bit
diagonal interpolator which removes so-called jaggies and stair-stepping artifacts
from de-interlaced video sources without blurring the image; Noise Reduction
capability, available as an option, reduces analog and MPEG noise artifacts and the
fully automatic adaptive software algorithm adds a fourth dimension of pixel-by-pixel
noise and motion measurement.
Onboard USB interface allows Dragonfly
software to be fully upgraded and reprogrammed
via the Web, Automatic Per
Pixel Video/Film Detection lets the
Dragonfly make pixel-level decisions when
processing film pixels as film and video pixels as video — rather than frame-level
decisions, which can lead to visible artifacts, eWARP-2 engine allows AnyPlace
flexible projector placement.
The optional Noise Reduction and SDI Input are available for an additional $495
each.
Mosquito (video enhancer) $3,000, TTM now, noise reduction for digital and HD
video signals, filters and reduces video imperfections without losing detail, HDMI,
new edition, Version 2.0, of Algolith’s software core.
Flea (video enhancer) $1,000, TTM now, HDMI input, new edition, Version 2.0, of
Algolith’s software core, reduces noise and artifacts introduced by compressed digital
video signals from such sources as DVDs, satellites, digital cable, PVRs, and Home
Theater PCs.
Serial Option $500, TTM now, small accessory module
for the Mosquito and Flea to be controlled by Home
Automation systems, such as Crestron, AMX and other
manufacturers, RS-232, USB port, power input, bidirectional
communication.
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