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ETS-LDI 2004 Show Highlights
Color Kinetics Incorporated leveraged its presence at ETS-LDI 2004 to showcase a wide range of new systems and technologies that exploit the increasing advantages of LEDs as a digital light source in both traditional and completely new lighting environments - from intelligent replacement lamps for commonly used MR16 fixtures, to modular panels with individually controlled LEDs that enable video with light.
LIGHTING SYSTEMS HIGHLIGHTS
Introducing Powercore™ technology. As the performance of LEDs continues to increase, giving way to higher-output systems for general illumination, efficient power distribution poses a challenge. Foreseeing this evolution, Color Kinetics integrated a complete line voltage power solution into its systems with Powercore, streamlining multiple conversion and regulation stages into a single, flexible, microprocessor-controlled power stage that efficiently controls power output to LED-based systems. Powercore eliminates the need for multiple external power supplies, reducing installation costs and complexities, and facilitates the installation of many units in a continuous run. The first systems to leverage Powercore are:
- Introducing iColor® Cove MX Powercore - the newest Powercore-based system and highest-intensity member of Color Kinetics' popular iColor family of intelligent cove lights. iColor Cove MX Powercore boasts more than double the intensity of iColor Cove®, and provides uniform color mixing with maximized output to vibrantly fill alcoves and accent spaces, back- and edge-light signs and displays, and enable seamless streams of color in indoor architectural applications. The compact, 12" (30.5 cm) unit has a 100° beam angle, and its integral mounting bracket allows for simple 180° rotation in 10° increments, directing the output as desired. It will be available in November 2004.
- ColorCast™ 14 - a high-performance union of linear, low-profile fixture design and maximized light intensity for uniform, saturated color in wall washing and large alcove applications. The 13.5" (34.3 cm) unit comprises 18 red, green, and blue power LEDs mounted in a linear array, projecting soft light with a wide beam angle for even distribution. Its ease of installation and continuous run capabilities make it an ideal, cost-effective choice for washing large-scale alcoves, archways, and up to 15' (4.6 m) walls, in both indoor and outdoor applications, with rich color and dynamic lighting effects. ColorCast 14 is available with over-molded, end-to-end locking connectors, and a conduit-ready version will be available in November 2004.
iColor® Module FX -- a 6" (15.2 cm) square modular unit for sophisticated designs that call for singularly controllable points of light. iColor Module FX incorporates 9 or 36 tri-color LED nodes, mounted on a printed circuit board, and driven by Color Kinetics' custom Chromasic™ microchip. Each LED node within iColor Module FX is individually controllable, whether applied across one unit or a large-scale, multi-unit installation. As a result, designers have a creatively flexible, extensible medium with which to bring complex lighting designs to life, including scrolling text and images, video and animations, across small or large-scale interior wall and surface applications. The units may be conjoined to form grids and customized shapes for unique displays in retail, entertainment, hospitality and casino environments, among others.
iColor® MR g2 - an intelligent, color changing lamp that generates saturated bursts of color from most standard MR16 fixtures and sockets. With more than three times the intensity of Color Kinetics' popular iColor MR, the compact lamp facilitates both new and retrofit installations - bringing the aesthetic and practical benefits of intelligent solid-state light sources to existing installations and lighting environments, including commonly used tracks, rails, cables and pendants in interior retail, display, architectural and residential applications. It is also well suited for creating direct-view points of light in theater and stage environments. Its standard MR16 bi-pin connectors and sleek housing make it easily adaptable to a wide variety of traditional lighting schemes where LEDs may not have been previously used.
INTELLIGENT WHITE LIGHT PROTOTYPES
Color Kinetics previewed advanced prototypes of its forthcoming intelligent white light systems, which mark another milestone in the evolution of intelligent solid-state lighting. The intelligent white light series will encompass a range of versatile fixtures, which apply Optibin™ technology to ensure color consistency, as well as controllers, power/data supplies and accessories for applications where precise color temperature control and consistency have posed challenges - from architectural highlights, to merchandise display cases, to testing facilities, to television studios. On display at ETS-LDI:
A linear, low-profile system that generates consistent, high-quality white light for interior/exterior wall washing and large alcove applications. The 13.5" (34.3 cm) system features adjustable color temperature within the range of 3000 - 6500K and applies Powercore to increase efficiency and ease installation.
A robust, high-performance system for interior/exterior wall washing and grazing applications, featuring adjustable color temperature within the range of 3000 - 6500K.
A compact, adaptable MR16 lamp designed to fit most standard MR16 fixtures and sockets, available in three fixed color temperatures to suit varying application requirements.
OEM AND LICENSING HIGHLIGHTS
Color Kinetics has an open, active OEM and Licensing program through which the company extends its core technologies, expertise and services to help partners go to market quickly without draining their own resources and budgets. On display at ETS-LDI:
Color Kinetics' Digital Light Engines (DLEs) - A growing selection of integrated OEM assemblies based on Color Kinetics' proven technologies. DLEs are available in various shapes and sizes, including six newly released versions that further expand the range of possible applications. DLEs are supported by comprehensive training, reference materials, and services to ensure the successful integration of Color Kinetics' technology into existing fixtures or completely new fixture designs.
A.C. Lighting(booth #1415) -- Chroma-Q™ Color Block is a modular block of four DMX-controlled color-mixing LED lights developed by Spectrum Manufacturing with technology under license from Color Kinetics. Color Block is distributed by A.C. Lighting.
Altman Lighting(booth #2724) -- The Spectra Series includes a range of lighting fixtures, including cyclorama and indoor/outdoor wall washing and par lights, developed with Color Kinetics' DLEs.
City Theatrical (booth #2221) - Introducing PDS-750 TR; a touring-style power/data supply developed with technology under license from Color Kinetics. PDS-750 TR is specifically designed for use with Color Kinetics' ColorBlast®, ColorBurst®, and iColor Cove systems in entertainment and event applications.
Main Light Industries (booth #746) -- Soft-LED™ is a light drapery designed for entertainment applications. It applies Color Kinetics' patented technology to enable precise control of individual LED sources, allowing the creation of complex light shows that may span thousands of individually controlled LED nodes.
About Color Kinetics
Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK) is a pioneer in the design, marketing and licensing of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies. The company's award-winning product lines apply the practical and aesthetic benefits of LEDs to transcend the limits of traditional light sources for use in high-performance lighting and OEM and licensing applications. Its products and technologies leverage a patented layer of digital intelligence, called Chromacore®, to generate and control millions of colors and dynamic lighting effects. Color Kinetics holds 36 patents and has over 120 patent applications pending that apply to many aspects of solid-state lighting technology. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in the UK, China, and a joint venture in Japan. More information can be found at www.colorkinetics.com.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this Annual Report regarding Color Kinetics Incorporated’s business that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that these statements involve risks and uncertainties, are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events and results. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File Number 333-114386, and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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