DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) announced today that Lowry Digital Images has officially changed its name to DTS Digital Images. DTS acquired Lowry Digital Images, a leader in image restoration and enhancement in January 2005.
A Burbank, California-based technology developer and service provider, DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a leader in restoring and enhancing moving pictures, whether captured on film or in digital form. DTS Digital Images uses highly advanced, proprietary image processing algorithms designed to improve picture quality and resolution and to remove unwanted artifacts. DTS Digital Images’ founder, John D. Lowry, is a long-time image specialist who first gained industry recognition for his work on images transmitted from the moon during the Apollo 16 and 17 missions in the 1970s. Since its inception in 1998, DTS Digital Images has processed more than100 of the world’s most recognized feature films for output to broadcast television, DVD, 35mm film and IMAXâ presentations.
The decision to change the company’s name reflects DTS Digital Images integration with DTS, as well as DTS’ diversification beyond audio technologies. John Lowry will continue to oversee DTS Digital Images’ technology development and projects as Chief Technology Officer.
“As DTS moves forwards, brand integration is an important aspect of our identity and business,” said Jon Kirchner, President and CEO of DTS. “DTS now offers high definition solutions for images as well as sound to enhance the entertainment experience, whether it is in the theater, home or car, and this new branding underscores our dedication to the growth not only of DTS Digital Images, but DTS as a whole.”
About DTS Digital Images
Founded in 1998, DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a market leader in digital restoration and enhancement of moving pictures. The stunning quality DTS Digital Images delivers is based on a series of groundbreaking image processing algorithms developed by the company’s founder, John Lowry, who revolutionized video imaging processing in the 1970s; his first breakthrough inventions were used on live video signals from the Apollo 16 and 17 missions. Since its inception, DTS Digital Images has applied its image processing magic to more than 100 of the world’s most recognized feature films with output to broadcast television, DVD, 35mm and IMAX™. Recent restorations include the Indiana Jones and Star Wars trilogies. DTS Digital Images is a subsidiary of DTS, Inc.
About DTS
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processors, and there are more than 300 million DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 24,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS, is an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and China. For further information, please visit
www.dtsonline.com.