Today at the 2014 International CES,Conexant Systems Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, showcases the CX92137, a complete controller and image processing solution for digital photo printers. The CX92137 is part of Conexant's ImagingSmart TM solutions and is deployed in LG Electronics' Pocket Photo smart mobile printer. LG has leveraged Conexant's highly-integrated controller and firmware to create the world's smallest mobile photo printer that features high-quality images anytime, anywhere. With 12 generations of imaging system-on-chip (SoC) expertise, Conexant is the longest-standing merchant imaging solutions provider in the printing industry and a trusted technology supplier for LG.

Most smart phones today offer integrated digital cameras that rival traditional compact cameras in both image quality and ease-of-use. The portability of smart phones has enabled the explosion of digital image sharing, and is also driving the need for high quality image printing on-the-go. LG's Pocket Photo mobile printer, powered by Conexant's CX92137, has a lightweight, compact design and is compatible with Android and iOS smart phones as well as laptops. Targeted to consumers of all ages who are looking to enhance their mobile lifestyle, LG's Pocket Photo printer delivers on the promise of portability, and the technology collaboration with Conexant was an important step in making it possible.

Harnessing the low-power, low-cost and advanced image processing capabilities of Conexant's CX92137, LG's Pocket Photo mobile printer uses ZINK® Zero Ink® technology - enabling the printing of digital images without ink/toners cartridges or ribbons. Designed specifically for photo printing applications, Conexant's chip contains a powerful ARM 32-bit core with a Memory Management Unit (MMU) to deliver the power required for high-speed imaging applications. This SoC incorporates advanced image processing and print engine control technology that controls thermal transfer and dye-sublimation print engines as well as the entire system (including WiFi networking control, motor control, user interface and low power management). The result is a reduction in both system costs and board space.

According to Bill Garvis, general manager for Conexant's Imaging System Group, "The latest addition to our ImagingSmart line of solutions for photo printing applications, the CX92137, is helping LG change the way people think about printing. Our photo printer controller and image processing SoC is the most integrated solution in the industry. Our SoC and embedded software solution makes high-speed, high-quality image processing possible at a low system cost, and LG has delivered on the promise of no muss, no fuss printing anytime, anywhere."

Experience Smart: Conexant at CES

At 2014 International CES, Conexant is presenting an enhanced user experience at its 'Experience Smart TM' suite. From voice interactive applications that go mobile - to cloud imaging for printing - to video processors that deliver quality, Conexant combines its significant IP portfolio in DSP and mixed signal technology with innovative embedded software to produce highly innovative software and silicon solutions. These solutions are designed to enrich and expand audio and imaging capabilities. At the show, Conexant will be demonstrating a range of ImagingSmart solutions, including an LG Pocket Photo mobile printer using the CX92137. Please visit Conexant's Experience Smart Facebook page for all of the details.

About Conexant

Conexant Systems, Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, combines its significant IP portfolio in DSP and mixed signal technology with embedded software to deliver highly innovative software and silicon solutions to enrich and expand audio and imaging capabilities. Both enterprise and consumer markets are addressed by Conexant's AudioSmart TM and ImagingSmart TM solutions. Products with the company's technology built-in include PCs, tablet computers, smart phones, TVs, headsets, printers, video monitors, game consoles and a variety of other devices. Founded in 1999, Conexant is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, Calif. with offices worldwide and design centers in the U.S. and Asia. To learn more, please visit www.conexant.com, follow them on LinkedIn and like them on Facebook.

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