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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Introduces the World’s Largest TFT-LCD Television
Hanover, 13 March, 2003 - Continuing its expansion as a leader in the consumer electronics industry, Samsung today unveiled its Thin Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) 54-inch television - the world's largest TFT-LCD TV.
A flat panel TV of this size was previously possible only with plasma display panel technology. Now, the inherent qualities of TFT-LCD TV present a crisper image, higher resolution and much less power consumption - and a lighter weight. With the introduction of the new 54-inch TFT-LCD TV, Samsung Electronics is clearly demonstrating that it is ready to take the lead in living room big-screen TV.
Samsung's new 54-inch TFT-LCD TV also excels in performance. Its less than 12ms response time - a crucial indicator of a TFT-LCD TV's motion picture capability - ensures a smooth playback of even the most action-packed visual contents. With a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 16:9 screen ratio, it is fully HD ready and can accommodate future changes in broadcasting.
The image on screen is exceptionally bright, crisp and vibrant, with brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²
), a contrast ratio of 800:1 and color temperature of 10,000 K.
Despite its unprecedented screen size, the 54-inch TFT-LCD TV is exceptionally thin and light, even for a flat-panel television. The TFT-LCD module is only two inches thick and weighs just 44 pounds - this makes mounting easier than all other models now available. The TV can also double as a gigantic computer display because of its built-in DVI-I port.
These advanced features and unique screen size, combined with TFT-LCD's inherent crisp display characteristics, make 54-inch TFT-LCD TV one of the most advanced display products available in the market.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/cebit
General Specifications
Resolution1920x1080 (Approx. 6.22Million Pixels)Screen Ratio16 : 9Pixel Size0.2075mm x 0.6225mmColor16,7MContrast Ratio800:1Brightness550 nits (cd/m²)Color Temperature10,000KResponse TimeLess than 12msecViewing AngleBetter than 170 degrees all directionsDimension1256mm x 725.4mm x 52mmWeightWithout speaker : 42.0Kg / With speaker : 45.5KgHDTV resolution max. 1080/60P
(Progressive scan, 1080 horizontal scan lines of 60 frames per second)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Corporate News : Samsung and SONY enter a cross-license agreement to share patent portfolios
Each Retains Exclusionary Rights for Unique “Differentiation Technology Patents”
SEOUL, Korea and TOKYO, Japan, December 14, 2004
Samsung Electronics Corporation(hereafter Samsung) and Sony Corporation (hereafter Sony) have signed a Cross-License Agreement on December 14, detailing mutual usage of patent portfolios owned by the two companies.
Over the past several decades, Samsung and Sony, have each built strong patent portfolios through vigorous R&D efforts on a wide range of electronic technologies, especially those related to digitalization and broadband network capability.
Today’s announcement is the culmination of negotiations that have occurred between the two companies since December 2003. It is noteworthy that the two leading companies in the electronics industry will share patents across major product lines through a cross-license agreement. The goal was to construct a mutually beneficial relationship whereby Samsung and Sony could use each other’s patent portfolios to effectively keep pace with the fast and sophisticated advancement of digital technologies. This indicates a new patent relationship appropriate for the broadband/network era.
To enable greater business growth through efficient product development, the Agreement licenses those patents which are considered to be the basic technologies necessary for product development. They are associated with technologies, such as basic semiconductor technology and industry standard technologies.
On the other hand, to foster the uniqueness of each company, and healthy competition in the market, so called “Differentiation Technology Patents” and design rights are excluded from the Agreement. Examples of “Differentiation Technology Patents” that are not licensed from Sony to Samsung, are those related to Digital Reality Creation (DRC), and PlayStation Architecture. Patents not licensed from Samsung to Sony are those related to Digital Natural Image Engine (DNIe), and Samsung’s Home Networking Technology. Furthermore, the agreement does not apply to TFT-LCD and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display patents.
Both Sony and Samsung recognize that the Cross-License Agreement will reinforce their ability to provide better products and services to consumers worldwide, while at the same time, maintain each company’s uniqueness and competitiveness.
The Cross License Agreement between Samsung and Sony includes the subsidiaries of both companies.
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Corporate News : Samsung Analyst Day 2005
Samsung Electronics will hold a "Samsung Analyst Day 2005" on November 3 and 4, 2005 at the Shilla, Seoul.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Unveils Symbian-based Smart phones in Europe
Seoul, Korea - August 17, 2005 - Samsung Electronics , a leading provider of mobile phones, announced the launch of the company's first Symbian OS-based smart phones (model: SGH-D720 / SGH-D730) for the European market. This marks Samsung's full-fledged entry into the European smartphone market. The D720 and D730 will be introduced in succession, starting with Germany in August, followed by France , Italy and Russia .
The D720 and the D730 are compact and small with the same look and feel as the traditional mobile phone. The D720 has a sleek slide-up design and weighs only 110g. The slim D730 is a clamshell-type phone and remarkably light at 97g.
From a technical as well as design perspective, both Symbian OS-based smart phones are ideally aligned to meet the needs of business customers. With the application of the Symbian OS, the phones are better capable of performing multiple tasks and offer a more user-friendly environment.
The D720 and D730 offer versatile synchronization possibilities over Bluetooth and SynML and are equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera as well as MP3 player with lyrics support. In addition, two-way e-mail function and instant messaging capabilities enhance the convenience of this convergence device.
The phones have an internal storage capacity of 18MB and support an external memory storage capacity up to 512MB. Data is easily transferable as the phones support USB connection.
The business user can activate the flight mode, which prevents voice communication during airplane flights, and the phones enable a selective use of other business functions.
Entertainment functions were strengthened as well. The phones allow the user to compose tunes easily with the Music Maker feature and set them as a ring tone or an alarm. With the D720, the user can enjoy favorite songs with the dual stereo speaker system. Both models provide Bluetooth-based multiple games function enabling two people to play each other via Bluetooth.
Kitae Lee, President of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business, states, “Samsung's Symbian-based smart phones are built to satisfy the sophisticated tastes yet demanding lifestyle of the business user. The latest technology-leading features are packaged in a compact and fashion-setting design that distinguishes the Samsung phone.” He adds, “We plan to continue to introduce a wide range of smart phones for the worldwide market.”
SGH-D720 Specifications
GPRS(900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Symbian OS
Display: 1.9-inch 262,144-color TFT-LCD (176 x 208 pixels)
1.3-megapixel camera
External Memory: MMCmicro
MP3 Player with Lyrics Support
MPEG4/H.263/Real
MMS / E-mail / JAVA / WAP 2.0
64 Poly Ringtones
Music Maker
Bluetooth / USB support
Document Viewer, BT Multi-game
File Manager, Flight Mode
Dual Stereo Speaker
99x47x22.3mm, 110g
SGH-D730 Specifications
GPRS(900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Symbian OS
Display: 1.9-inch 262,144-color TFT-LCD (176 x 208 pixels)
1.3-megapixel camera
External Memory: MMCmicro
MP3 Player with Lyrics Support
MPEG4/H.263/Real
MMS / E-mail / JAVA / WAP 2.0
64 Poly Ringtones
Music Maker
Bluetooth / USB support
Document Viewer, BT Multi-game
File Manager, Flight Mode
95x47x21.5mm , 97g
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Introduces New Motion Recognition Phone
Seoul , Korea - November 25 , 2005 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the SPH-S4000, a new motion-recognition phone with health monitoring and leisure functions .
The S4000 has an innovative motion sensing capability which allows user to have full control of MP3 playback simply by moving the phone from side to side. The motion sensing capability also adds a new dimension to mobile games and introduces a variety of new entertainment features. The beat - box, music box and motion effects functions are easily controlled by a simple movement by users' hand motion.
The S4000 in addition has a built-in pedometer that count s the number of steps taken by the user throughout the day. In addition, the S4000's sophisticated sensors can monitor temperature, while an onboard compass is always ready for th those users that enjoy traveling, hiking or outdoor activities.
All of these features are packaged in a sophisticated design and elegant finishing materials . The external LCD has a unique circular shape that can be used as a viewfinder to take pictures while the phone remains closed. A sliding lens - cover has been added for protection.
Samsung Electronics Telecommunications Network Business Division President Lee Ki t ae says, “The mobile phone has become an IT device that is very close to the lives of modern users. Samsung Electronics will continue to produce new models equipped with cutting-edge functions , yet simple to use in everyday life.”
The S4000 will first be available at the end of this month in Korea at around US$400.
S1400 Specification
Dimension
88mm long x 46mm wide x 28mm thick
Weight
100g
Display
Main: 176 x 200 pixel, 1.76” 262K-color TFT-LCD
Sub: 96 x 96 pixel, 1.1” 65K-color OLED
Camera
1.3M-pixel CMOS
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113, 6 00 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Wireless Olympic Works
What is WOW?
WOW ? short for Wireless Olympic Works ? is an initiative from Samsung designed to bring the power of digital information technologies to the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games. Samsung's belief in the power of wireless technology has been crystallized into a unique and innovative information tool based on handheld devices such as mobile phones, Smart (PDA) Phones , designed to help ATHOC (ATHENS 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games) officials and organizers run the Olympic Games effectively and smoothly. WOW enables them to receive the Olympic information by wireless, while the information is currently available only on fixed line-environment. In conjunction with the Olympic Worldwide Partner Schlumberger and the Grand National Sponsor Cosmote under the auspices of ATHOC, Samsung has created the most sophisticated and reliable sports information wireless communications equipment.
The wireless vision
At previous Olympic Games, information about individual sporting events, results, athletes and accommodation has only been available to officials with direct access to the information source. Prior to the 1960s, this involved vast amounts of paper and inconceivable amounts of highly inefficient manual effort; in the modern era, even PCs connected to huge Games databases and the wider Internet have not fully solved the problems associated with an event routinely involving tens of thousands of athletes, hundreds of thousands of spectators and a huge number of organizers and officials. WOW is the first system that begins to address these issues. The advent of new wireless technology now makes it possible to provide critical information to the people who need it, wherever they may be and at any time.
WOW has been designed to ensure that officials, VIPs and ATHOC staff can access the information to make the running of the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games more efficient and more flexible than it has ever been before. In conjunction with some key technology partners and both the IOC and ATHOC, Samsung has combined its deep expertise in digital communications technology with its most advanced handheld mobile devices . The result is the first ever wide-scale, fully operational wireless information system for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games .
>WOW ? built on standards
Modern mobile devices such as mobile phones and Smart (PDA) Phones are powerful and flexible tools. Like their PC counterparts, they now routinely include functions that allow their owners to get information from public WAP and websites, send email, receive messages in text form and, of course, make phone calls. This power and flexibility makes them ideal tools for workers at events such as the Olympic Games, who may be widely spread out, in remote locations and far from central sources of information. Samsung is harnessing this power and introducing it into this unpredictable environment, providing the people who run the Games unparalleled access to information about everything from venues to event results and customer services.
Due to it being based on existing, well-tested technologies and standards including Client/Server, Java, WAP, SMS, and GPRS, WOW is a solid and reliable system that has been designed to be as safe and robust as a fixed-line alternative such as an Internet-enabled PC. It does not replace the operations management technology that already provides the backbone of the Games; instead, it integrates closely with existing systems and exploits the information that has been previously tied up in the fixed-wire infrastructure, allowing it to be broadcast to wherever it is needed. Critically, the wireless technology of WOW will enable a more cost -effective and budget-relieving operation and allow the Games ' administrators to deploy staff and resources much more efficiently in future Olympics Games .
What can WOW do?
WOW has been designed to handle a vast array of information and services that are a routine part of the daily lives of the people who run the Olympic Games and support its spectators. Some examples:
Accessing scoring information from events in progress
Inform ing event results and updating medal tables
Locating nearest resources such as toilets, hotels, restaurants and other facilities near a specific venue
Displaying maps of venues
Group messaging from ATHOC HQ to staff on-site for the effective running of the Olympic Games
With WOW, all of these things and many more can be done by staff on-site from their mobile device without the need for constant access to a PC or other terminal. There are four main components of the WOW system:
• Mobile INFO2004. Mobile INFO2004 ? known as m-INFO2004 for short ? is a wireless information portal, accessed through a mobile phone. Using one of Samsung's latest handsets, users of m-INFO2004 will be able to access news about the Games, schedules and results of particular events, medal tallies and a host of other information ? all with a few clicks of the keys on their Samsung mobile. Information is accessed via the Smart phones and mobile phones. Samsung will be supplying ATHOC officials, staff and VIPs with a range of handsets that best suit individuals and specific tasks.
• Information on Demand. Known as IOD, this component of the WOW system will provide automatic alerts and updates on event results and Medal acquiring report of selected country , direct to the handset. Users can choose the events and information they want to be kept updated on from a Preferences screen in the m-INFO2004 module. When the result of a chosen event is known, it will be automatically sent to the phone in the form of a text message.
• Olympic Community Messaging. OCM for short, this messaging service will help to keep officials and participants up-to-date with important information about the Games and help manage issues such as cancellations or rescheduling of events. OCM itself has three components - the Official Announcement Notification service will be used to send important announcements to Games officials; the Emergency Alert Messaging service will send information to the emergency services in case of accidents or fires; and the Olympic Staff Schedule Alerting service will be used to keep staff updated on schedules and events, automatically alerting groups of people about changes or updates according to their role or a specific venue, for example.
• Mobile Content. Samsung has developed a wide array of entertaining content for users of the WOW service, including Olympic songs, ring tones, and special games .
All of the WOW services have been designed with security in mind, and can only be accessed by authorize personnel. Only the users of the Olympic Official devices can access to WOW system with only the authorized phone number. If a device is lost or stolen, the security system blocks the use of the phone completely and alters the device into unauthorized one.
The WOW partnership
Due to the scale and complexity of WOW, Samsung is working with experienced partners and co-sponsors to build a system that is highly reliable, robust and secure. Samsung itself is responsible for the overall management of WOW, as well as the supply of hardware in the form of handsets and smart phones; development of the core WOW software; the Mobile-INFO2004, IOD and OCM applications; and the final presentation of information to the end user. Its key partners are responsible for other critical areas of the technology:
ATHOC , the ATHENS 2004 Organising Committee, has been involved in the design and specification of WOW from its inception and has fully approved and authorize the use of the system by its thousands of officials and staff. ATHOC will be providing the data links and 2 megabytes internet circuit, covering all administration costs and additional telecommunications fees and supplying all network's components (routers, switches and firewalls). In addition ATHOC will be responsible for training users, inputting and sending staff and emergency service alerts and many other vital administrative functions.
Schlumberger , the official Information Technology sponsor of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games , is building the core data and transfer interface for WOW. One of its main tasks is the management of the main INFO2004 database which drives the applications in the handheld devices. Schlumberger will incorporate key event, results, records and other data from the on-venue results system and Games management software into the database, ready for transmission to the core WOW system via XML and other data management methods. It is also designing and managing the Internet data feeds and information diffusion systems that carefully control the flow of information backwards and forwards between mobile users and the central databases.
Cosmote , the mobile and wireless telecomms subsidiary of the Greek Telecommunications Organization (OTE), is responsible for the wireless network which will be used to transmit the data. Cosmote's GPRS data network will handle the transmission of information from the WOW core to the end-users, and it will also provide SMS and WAP gateways for handling message and browsing traffic to and from the WOW databases.
Conclusion
WOW will redefine the way in which international sporting events are organized and managed. Simple for users to understand and operate, it is the first system to address the specialized needs of the Olympic Games and its supporting staff using the latest wireless standards. As such, it represents one of Samsung's most important contributions to the sporting world. Samsung and WOW are setting new standards for efficiency and organization that will make the first truly wireless Olympic Games more successful than ever before. Samsung is proud to make all these possible in Athens, the birthplace of the modern day Olympic Games.
About the enhanced Samsung Handset
The 2004 Olympic Family can enjoy the enhanced Samsung Handset (especially Smart Phone) features such as Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and email application which may be used by ATHOC to exchange information internally with fully secured encryption and authentication technologies.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Wireless Olympic Works (WOW)
August 20 , 2004 (Athens) : WOW - short for Wireless Olympic Works - is an initiative from Samsung developed in association with the ATHENS 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and in collaboration with the Olympic Worldwide Information Technology Partner Atos Origin and the Grand National Sponsor Cosmote.
It is the world's first tailored system designed to bring the power of mobile wireless technologies to the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. Samsung, the Worldwide Olympic Partner providing wireless communications equipment for the Games, has created a unique and powerful wireless information tool that allows Olympic officials and VIPs to receive up-to-the-minute information and data while on the move. This should allow for a more secure, easy to enjoy and efficient event for everyone.
WOW has been designed to handle a vast array of information and services that are critical to the running of the Olympic Games and will be provided via the official Samsung phones which are the SGH-I530, SGH-E700 and SGH-S500. Services include:
Accessing schedules and results of events
Informing event results and updating medal tables
Informing medalist's brief biography
Group messaging and alerts from the ATHENS 2004 Headquarters to staff on-site for the effective running of the Olympic Games
With WOW, all of these things and many more can be done by staff on-site from their mobile device without the need for constant access to a PC or other terminal. There are three main components of the WOW system: the ability to access up to date information on results and news; the chance to select alerts on a wide range of information; instant Official Announcements and Emergency Announcements.
Each of these has a wide range of uses and applications:
• Mobile INFO2004. INFO2004, developed by Atos Origin, can be linked to the user's handset. Users of m-INFO2004 will be able to access news , about the Games, schedules and results of particular events, medal tallies and a host of other information - all with just a few clicks of the keys on their Samsung mobile.
• Information on Demand. Known as IOD, this allows WOW users to pro-actively select automatic alerts and updates on event results. When the result of a chosen event is known, it will be automatically sent to the phone in the form of a text message.
• Olympic Community Messaging (OCM), is a messaging service which will help to keep officials and participants up-to-date with important information about the Games and manage issues such as cancellations or rescheduling of events. OCM itself has three components - the Official Announcement Notification service for Games officials; the Emergency Alert Messaging service; and the Olympic Staff Schedule Alerting service to keep staff updated on schedules and events.
All of the WOW services have been designed with security in mind, and can only be accessed by authorize personnel. Only the users of the Olympic Official devices can access the WOW system using the authorize phone number. If a device is lost or stolen, the security system blocks the use of the phone completely.
At previous Olympic Games, information about individual sporting events, results, athletes and accommodation has only been available to officials from fixed locations, such as hard-wired computer terminals. WOW will redefine the way in which international sporting events are organized and managed. Simple for users to understand and operate, it is the first system to extend the specialized data needs of the Olympic Games and its supporting staff using the latest wireless standards. As such, it represents one of Samsung's most important contributions to the sporting world. Samsung and WOW are setting new standards for efficiency and organization enabling the first truly wireless Olympic Games more successful than ever before. Samsung is proud to make all these possible in Athens, the birthplace of the Modern Olympic Games.
EDITORS NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE SAMSUNG SPOKESPEOPLE AND ATHLETES AVAILABLE TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THIS TECHNOLOGY ON THE ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES .
Media Contact, For Samsung:
Hyewon Sohn / Tanya Veingard
Samsung Olympic Games Press Office
O: +30 210 003 7257
M: +30 697 225 5617 / +30 697 225 5925
E: hyewon.sohn@samsung.com
E: tanya_veingard@uk.cohnwolfe.com
http://www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Wireless Olympic Works
◇ What is WOW?
WOW ? short for Wireless Olympic Works ? is an initiative from Samsung designed to bring the power of digital information technologies to the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games. Samsung's belief in the power of wireless technology has been crystallized into a unique and innovative information tool based on handheld devices such as mobile phones, Smart (PDA) Phones , designed to help ATHOC (ATHENS 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games) officials and organizers run the Olympic Games effectively and smoothly. WOW enables them to receive the Olympic information by wireless, while the information is currently available only on fixed line-environment. In conjunction with the Olympic Worldwide Partner Schlumberger and the Grand National Sponsor Cosmote under the auspices of ATHOC, Samsung has created the most sophisticated and reliable sports information wireless communications equipment.
◇The wireless vision
At previous Olympic Games, information about individual sporting events, results, athletes and accommodation has only been available to officials with direct access to the information source. Prior to the 1960s, this involved vast amounts of paper and inconceivable amounts of highly inefficient manual effort; in the modern era, even PCs connected to huge Games databases and the wider Internet have not fully solved the problems associated with an event routinely involving tens of thousands of athletes, hundreds of thousands of spectators and a huge number of organizers and officials. WOW is the first system that begins to address these issues. The advent of new wireless technology now makes it possible to provide critical information to the people who need it, wherever they may be and at any time.
WOW has been designed to ensure that officials, VIPs and ATHOC staff can access the information to make the running of the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games more efficient and more flexible than it has ever been before. In conjunction with some key technology partners and both the IOC and ATHOC, Samsung has combined its deep expertise in digital communications technology with its most advanced handheld mobile devices . The result is the first ever wide-scale, fully operational wireless information system for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games .
◇ WOW ? built on standards
Modern mobile devices such as mobile phones and Smart (PDA) Phones are powerful and flexible tools. Like their PC counterparts, they now routinely include functions that allow their owners to get information from public WAP and websites, send email, receive messages in text form and, of course, make phone calls. This power and flexibility makes them ideal tools for workers at events such as the Olympic Games, who may be widely spread out, in remote locations and far from central sources of information. Samsung is harnessing this power and introducing it into this unpredictable environment, providing the people who run the Games unparalleled access to information about everything from venues to event results and customer services.
Due to it being based on existing, well-tested technologies and standards including Client/Server, Java, WAP, SMS, and GPRS, WOW is a solid and reliable system that has been designed to be as safe and robust as a fixed-line alternative such as an Internet-enabled PC. It does not replace the operations management technology that already provides the backbone of the Games; instead, it integrates closely with existing systems and exploits the information that has been previously tied up in the fixed-wire infrastructure, allowing it to be broadcast to wherever it is needed. Critically, the wireless technology of WOW will enable a more cost -effective and budget-relieving operation and allow the Games ' administrators to deploy staff and resources much more efficiently in future Olympics Games .
◇ What can WOW do?
WOW has been designed to handle a vast array of information and services that are a routine part of the daily lives of the people who run the Olympic Games and support its spectators. Some examples:
Accessing scoring information from events in progress
Inform ing event results and updating medal tables
Locating nearest resources such as toilets, hotels, restaurants and other facilities near a specific venue
Displaying maps of venues
Group messaging from ATHOC HQ to staff on-site for the effective running of the Olympic Games
With WOW, all of these things and many more can be done by staff on-site from their mobile device without the need for constant access to a PC or other terminal. There are four main components of the WOW system:
• Mobile INFO2004. Mobile INFO2004 ? known as m-INFO2004 for short ? is a wireless information portal, accessed through a mobile phone. Using one of Samsung's latest handsets, users of m-INFO2004 will be able to access news about the Games, schedules and results of particular events, medal tallies and a host of other information ? all with a few clicks of the keys on their Samsung mobile. Information is accessed via the Smart phones and mobile phones. Samsung will be supplying ATHOC officials, staff and VIPs with a range of handsets that best suit individuals and specific tasks.
• Information on Demand. Known as IOD, this component of the WOW system will provide automatic alerts and updates on event results and Medal acquiring report of selected country , direct to the handset. Users can choose the events and information they want to be kept updated on from a Preferences screen in the m-INFO2004 module. When the result of a chosen event is known, it will be automatically sent to the phone in the form of a text message.
• Olympic Community Messaging. OCM for short, this messaging service will help to keep officials and participants up-to-date with important information about the Games and help manage issues such as cancellations or rescheduling of events. OCM itself has three components - the Official Announcement Notification service will be used to send important announcements to Games officials; the Emergency Alert Messaging service will send information to the emergency services in case of accidents or fires; and the Olympic Staff Schedule Alerting service will be used to keep staff updated on schedules and events, automatically alerting groups of people about changes or updates according to their role or a specific venue, for example.
• Mobile Content. Samsung has developed a wide array of entertaining content for users of the WOW service, including Olympic songs, ring tones, and special games .
All of the WOW services have been designed with security in mind, and can only be accessed by authorize personnel. Only the users of the Olympic Official devices can access to WOW system with only the authorized phone number. If a device is lost or stolen, the security system blocks the use of the phone completely and alters the device into unauthorized one.
◇ The WOW partnership
Due to the scale and complexity of WOW, Samsung is working with experienced partners and co-sponsors to build a system that is highly reliable, robust and secure. Samsung itself is responsible for the overall management of WOW, as well as the supply of hardware in the form of handsets and smart phones; development of the core WOW softwa
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Goes into Mass Production of the World’s Fastest Memory for Multimedia Applications
Seoul, Korea – January 25, 2005 : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing 256Mb XDR ™ (for “eXtreme Data Rate”) DRAM, a next-generation memory device for multimedia applications. The new memory targets applications that require the ability to process high-quality video, such as the latest game consoles, digital TVs, servers and workstations.
The Samsung 256Mb XDR ™ has an Octal Data Rate process that transfers data at eight bits per clock cycle, while cranking up the transfer speed to an industry-leading eight Gigabytes per second. That speed is ten times faster than DDR 400 memory and five times faster than RDRAM ™ (PC800). To transfer data in a stable manner at the extremely high speeds, Samsung is using Differential Rambus Signal Level (DRSL) technology.
“XDR ™ technology has tremendous potential to become a leading memory solution for today's highest-performance multimedia applications and we're quite enthusiastic about its prospects,” said Mueez Deen, marketing director, graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor.
Moreover, Samsung is scheduled to introduce a 512Mb XDR ™ DRAM, capable of transferring data as fast as 12.8 Gigabytes per second, during the first half of this year. With the introduction of yet another leading edge DRAM technology the company proofs its leadership position in the high-performance DRAM market.
The market analysis firm, IDC, predicts that the XDR ™ DRAM market will grow steadily, beginning in 2005, with global shipments exceeding 800 million 256Mbit-equivalent units until 2009.
Samsung Electronics has been the world's foremost producer of DRAMs for the past 13 years. The company produces a diverse memory portfolio that spans DDR2, graphics DRAM, mobile DRAM and now the next-generation, super-fast XDR ™ DRAM.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion . Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries , the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
RDRAM and XDR are registered trademark of Rambus Inc.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Goes into Mass Production of the World’s Fastest Memory for Multimedia Applications
Seoul, Korea – January 25, 2005 : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing 256Mb XDR ™ (for “eXtreme Data Rate”) DRAM, a next-generation memory device for multimedia applications. The new memory targets applications that require the ability to process high-quality video, such as the latest game consoles, digital TVs, servers and workstations.
The Samsung 256Mb XDR ™ has an Octal Data Rate process that transfers data at eight bits per clock cycle, while cranking up the transfer speed to an industry-leading eight Gigabytes per second. That speed is ten times faster than DDR 400 memory and five times faster than RDRAM ™ (PC800). To transfer data in a stable manner at the extremely high speeds, Samsung is using Differential Rambus Signal Level (DRSL) technology.
“XDR ™ technology has tremendous potential to become a leading memory solution for today's highest-performance multimedia applications and we're quite enthusiastic about its prospects,” said Mueez Deen, marketing director, graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor.
Moreover, Samsung is scheduled to introduce a 512Mb XDR ™ DRAM, capable of transferring data as fast as 12.8 Gigabytes per second, during the first half of this year. With the introduction of yet another leading edge DRAM technology the company proofs its leadership position in the high-performance DRAM market.
The market analysis firm, IDC, predicts that the XDR ™ DRAM market will grow steadily, beginning in 2005, with global shipments exceeding 800 million 256Mbit-equivalent units until 2009.
Samsung Electronics has been the world's foremost producer of DRAMs for the past 13 years. The company produces a diverse memory portfolio that spans DDR2, graphics DRAM, mobile DRAM and now the next-generation, super-fast XDR ™ DRAM.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion . Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries , the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
RDRAM and XDR are registered trademark of Rambus Inc.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG SGH-D500 Wins GSM Association Award For Best Mobile Handset 2005
16th February 2005, Cannes - Samsung is proud to announce that it has won the GSM Association's award for Best Mobile Handset with its SGH-D500. The award, announced at a ceremony at the 3GSM World Congress last night, recognizes excellence in handset design and innovation.
Samsung was shortlisted SGH-D500 for Best Handset and SGH-Z107 for Best 3GSM Handset categories respectively.
The Best Handset award was finally announced at GSM Award dinner, Les Ambassadeurs, Palais des Festivals, Cannes on 15 th February, out of 61 nominees among 480 initial entries. This year's award is more meaningful celebrating the 10 th Anniversary Awards Ceremony from 1996.
The SGH-D500 delivers the latest multimedia and imaging technology in a compact and elegant soft-touch slide-up style. A powerful business device as well as a multimedia companion, the SGH-D500 incorporates all of Samsung's leading technology into one package: a 1.3 Megapixel camera with flash; video recording with 60 minutes of storage; Bluetooth, email, and syncML connectivity; a speakerphone with enhanced voice clarity; an MP3 music player; 262K TFT screen; 64 polyphonic ring tones; and 96MB of internal user memory.
Accepting the award, Mr. Woonsub Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Telecommunications Network commented: “We are delighted to receive this award for Best Handset for the SGH-D500 phone. Samsung is above all focused on delivering the best possible user experience in all of its mobile products. Like the SGH-D500, the handsets that Samsung is showing at 3GSM this year feature rich media capabilities that really harness the power of GSM networks, and combine this with leading style.”
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : Samsung SGH-D500 Wins GSM Association Award For Best Mobile Handset 2005
16th February 2005, Cannes - Samsung is proud to announce that it has won the GSM Association’s award for Best Mobile Handset with its SGH-D500. The award, announced at a ceremony at the 3GSM World Congress last night, recognizes excellence in handset design and innovation.
Samsung was shortlisted SGH-D500 for Best Handset and SGH-Z107 for Best 3GSM Handset categories respectively.
The Best Handset award was finally announced at GSM Award dinner, Les Ambassadeurs, Palais des Festivals, Cannes on 15th February, out of 61 nominees among 480 initial entries. This year’s award is more meaningful celebrating the 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony from 1996.
The SGH-D500 delivers the latest multimedia and imaging technology in a compact and elegant soft-touch slide-up style. A powerful business device as well as a multimedia companion, the SGH-D500 incorporates all of Samsung’s leading technology into one package: a 1.3 Megapixel camera with flash; video recording with 60 minutes of storage; Bluetooth, email, and syncML connectivity; a speakerphone with enhanced voice clarity; an MP3 music player; 262K TFT screen; 64 polyphonic ring tones; and 96MB of internal user memory.
Accepting the award, Mr. Woonsub Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Telecommunications Network commented: “We are delighted to receive this award for Best Handset for the SGH-D500 phone. Samsung is above all focused on delivering the best possible user experience in all of its mobile products. Like the SGH-D500, the handsets that Samsung is showing at 3GSM this year feature rich media capabilities that really harness the power of GSM networks, and combine this with leading style.”
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Presents New Slim Line-up
SEOUL, Korea – November 8, 2005: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's third largest producer of mobile phones, introduces 5 new mobile phones for the European market. The average of the newly unveiled phones are under 15mm and offer the latest multimedia features, such as music playback capability, megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The lineups include two 3G phones (model: SGH-Z510, SGH-Z540), two slide-up GSM/GPRS phones (model: SGH-D800, SGH-D820), and a credit-card size mobile phone (Model: SGH-P300).
Samsung's mobile phone leadership is based on its ability to design phones with innovative form factors, such as the clamshell phones, slide-up phones, and TV viewable landscape phones. This reputation is further cemented by its introduction of phones with ever slimmer designs. It was the first to reveal a 9.8mm slim mobile phone (SPH-N2000) in 2001.
The current trend in mobile phone design is moving towards “slim & wide” design. The “slim & wide” design concept offers better portability with its lightweight and thinness, as well as enriches multimedia features in a mobile environment with larger screens.
Kitae Lee, President of the Telecommunication Network Business at Samsung Electronics, says “Samsung's new slim phones are equipped with the latest multimedia features and meet the highest standard of quality. Our values for quality, extraordinary design, and essential multimedia features were not compromised to bring to market our innovative slim concept.” He adds, “We will continue to add more ‘slim & wide' designs with varying form factors and features to the award-winning Samsung product line-up.”
SGH-Z510 and Z540 are the slimmest 3G phones at a depth of 14.9mm. Equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera and 4x digital zoom, the two phones offers a full spectrum of 3G features, including video telephony, real-time video streaming and video messaging.
The SGH-Z510's 2.2-inch QVGA screen displays crisp high-speed video streaming clips. It also includes MP3 playback functionality, allowing users to listen to 3D sound quality music content anywhere and at anytime.
The SGH-Z540 is a modernistic and exquisitely designed phone that will attract fashion-conscious consumers and working professionals who desire the many features of 3G in a superior slim design. It holds 150MB of content and supports Bluetooth and USB transfers.
The SGH-D800 is a 14.9mm slim slide-up phone that is packed with today's latest technology – 1.3 megapixel camera, document viewer, Bluetooth, PictBridge, and TV-out. Encased in a black and silver metal, it exudes modernity and elegance.
At a depth of 15.2 mm, the SGH-D820 is slim slide-up phone with a full line-up of multimedia features. It features a wide (2.12-inch) and high resolution (QVGA) LCD screen and 1.3 megapixel camera. With Quad Band capability, the SGH-D820 is functional across all GSM frequency bands. It also supports microSD external memory. With its modern, premium exterior design, the phone is the best fit for sophisticated business users who desire top-quality features in a sleek appearance.
Samsung's SGH-P300 is packed with the most advanced features in an elegant ultra slim package with mere 8.9mm thinness. This easy-to-carry mobile device shares the look and dimension of an ordinary credit card, yet comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, music player, and video recording capabilities. Its premium feather-light weight and stylish mini design is sure to turn heads everywhere you go. Nicknamed “The Card,” the P300 is perfect for users who desire the most advanced mobile technical features in a slim, unique appearance.
All phones will be launched in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year.
SGH-Z510 Specifications
Standard
UMTS 2.1 GHz / GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.2” QVGA 262K Color TFT / 1.3” 96x96 65K Color TFT
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
Video Telephony & Streaming
MP3/ AAC / AAC++ / WMA
Bluetooth / USB
Document Viewer / BT printing
Memory
1 3 8MB embedded
Size
97 x 52 x 14.9 mm
Weight
98 g
SGH-Z540 Specifications
Standard
UMTS 2.1 GHz / GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.3” 240x320 262K Color TFT , 1.07” 128x128 65K Color TFT
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263 / Real )
Video Telephony & Streaming
MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / WMA / Real
Dual Speaker
Bluetooth / USB
Document Viewer
Memory
1 50 MB embedded
Size
99 x 50.5 x 14.9 mm
Weight
9 5 g
SGH-D800 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS / EDGE (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2. 12” 240x320 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording and Messaging (MPEG4/H.263)
MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ / WMA
Bluetooth / PictBridge / Voice Recognition
Dual Speaker
Memory
80MB embedded
Size
97 x 52 x 14.9 mm
Weight
98 g
SGH-D820 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800/1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.12 ” 240x320 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4, H.263)
MP3 / AAC /ACC+
Dual Stereo Speaker / Voice Recognition
Bluetooth / USB / SynML / PictBridge
Bluetooth / PictBridge / Voice Recognition
Document Viewer / TV-out
Memory
7 3 MB Embedded / External: MicroSD
Size
99 x 51 x 15.2 mm
Weight
103 g
SGH-P300 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800/ 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
1.8 ” 176x220 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording and Messaging (MPEG4, H.263)
MP3 / AAC / AAC+/ e- AAC +
Speakerphone
Bluetooth / USB / SyncML DS
Size
8 6 x 54 x 8.9 mm
Weight
65 g
* Product specifications are subject to change without notice
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3, 6 00 people in 9 0 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Presents New Slim Line-up
With a Variety of Designs and Superior Quality,
Samsung Aims to Lead New Trends in Mobile Phone Design
SEOUL, Korea – November 8, 2005: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's third largest producer of mobile phones, introduces 5 new mobile phones for the European market. The average of the newly unveiled phones are under 15mm and offer the latest multimedia features, such as music playback capability, megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The lineups include two 3G phones (model: SGH-Z510, SGH-Z540), two slide-up GSM/GPRS phones (model: SGH-D800, SGH-D820), and a credit-card size mobile phone (Model: SGH-P300).
Samsung's mobile phone leadership is based on its ability to design phones with innovative form factors, such as the clamshell phones, slide-up phones, and TV viewable landscape phones. This reputation is further cemented by its introduction of phones with ever slimmer designs. It was the first to reveal a 9.8mm slim mobile phone (SPH-N2000) in 2001.
The current trend in mobile phone design is moving towards “slim & wide” design. The “slim & wide” design concept offers better portability with its lightweight and thinness, as well as enriches multimedia features in a mobile environment with larger screens.
Kitae Lee, President of the Telecommunication Network Business at Samsung Electronics, says “Samsung's new slim phones are equipped with the latest multimedia features and meet the highest standard of quality. Our values for quality, extraordinary design, and essential multimedia features were not compromised to bring to market our innovative slim concept.” He adds, “We will continue to add more ‘slim & wide' designs with varying form factors and features to the award-winning Samsung product line-up.”
SGH-Z510 and Z540 are the slimmest 3G phones at a depth of 14.9mm. Equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera and 4x digital zoom, the two phones offers a full spectrum of 3G features, including video telephony, real-time video streaming and video messaging.
The SGH-Z510's 2.2-inch QVGA screen displays crisp high-speed video streaming clips. It also includes MP3 playback functionality, allowing users to listen to 3D sound quality music content anywhere and at anytime.
The SGH-Z540 is a modernistic and exquisitely designed phone that will attract fashion-conscious consumers and working professionals who desire the many features of 3G in a superior slim design. It holds 150MB of content and supports Bluetooth and USB transfers.
The SGH-D800 is a 14.9mm slim slide-up phone that is packed with today's latest technology – 1.3 megapixel camera, document viewer, Bluetooth, PictBridge, and TV-out. Encased in a black and silver metal, it exudes modernity and elegance.
At a depth of 15.2 mm, the SGH-D820 is slim slide-up phone with a full line-up of multimedia features. It features a wide (2.12-inch) and high resolution (QVGA) LCD screen and 1.3 megapixel camera. With Quad Band capability, the SGH-D820 is functional across all GSM frequency bands. It also supports microSD external memory. With its modern, premium exterior design, the phone is the best fit for sophisticated business users who desire top-quality features in a sleek appearance.
Samsung's SGH-P300 is packed with the most advanced features in an elegant ultra slim package with mere 8.9mm thinness. This easy-to-carry mobile device shares the look and dimension of an ordinary credit card, yet comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, music player, and video recording capabilities. Its premium feather-light weight and stylish mini design is sure to turn heads everywhere you go. Nicknamed “The Card,” the P300 is perfect for users who desire the most advanced mobile technical features in a slim, unique appearance.
All phones will be launched in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year.
SGH-Z510 Specifications
Standard
UMTS 2.1 GHz / GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.2” QVGA 262K Color TFT / 1.3” 96x96 65K Color TFT
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
Video Telephony & Streaming
MP3/ AAC / AAC++ / WMA
Bluetooth / USB
Document Viewer / BT printing
Memory
1 3 8MB embedded
Size
97 x 52 x 14.9 mm
Weight
98 g
SGH-Z540 Specifications
Standard
UMTS 2.1 GHz / GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.3” 240x320 262K Color TFT , 1.07” 128x128 65K Color TFT
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263 / Real )
Video Telephony & Streaming
MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / WMA / Real
Dual Speaker
Bluetooth / USB
Document Viewer
Memory
1 50 MB embedded
Size
99 x 50.5 x 14.9 mm
Weight
9 5 g
SGH-D800 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS / EDGE (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2. 12” 240x320 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording and Messaging (MPEG4/H.263)
MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ / WMA
Bluetooth / PictBridge / Voice Recognition
Dual Speaker
Memory
80MB embedded
Size
97 x 52 x 14.9 mm
Weight
98 g
SGH-D820 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800/1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
2.12 ” 240x320 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4, H.263)
MP3 / AAC /ACC+
Dual Stereo Speaker / Voice Recognition
Bluetooth / USB / SynML / PictBridge
Bluetooth / PictBridge / Voice Recognition
Document Viewer / TV-out
Memory
7 3 MB Embedded / External: MicroSD
Size
99 x 51 x 15.2 mm
Weight
103 g
SGH-P300 Specifications
Standard
GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800/ 1900MHz)
Camera
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Display
1.8 ” 176x220 262K Color TFT LCD
Features
Video Recording and Messaging (MPEG4, H.263)
MP3 / AAC / AAC+/ e- AAC +
Speakerphone
Bluetooth / USB / SyncML DS
Size
8 6 x 54 x 8.9 mm
Weight
65 g
* Product specifications are subject to change without notice
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3, 6 00 people in 9 0 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Gears up to Provide Unprecedented Wireless Equipment Technology Support for the Olympic Torch Relay and Olympic Winter Games
Seoul , Korea – November 2, 2005 . – In 100 days, sport fans around the world will celebrate the beginning of the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Samsung Electronics, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Telecommunications Equipment category and Presenting Partner of the Torino 2006 Olympic Torch Relay, has committed its strongest support yet to the Olympic Games.
“We are ready and excited to help our partners at the IOC and TOROC make the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games as one of the smoothest and most successful events ever,” said Jong Yong Yun , Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics. “We are counting down to the launch of the historic Olympic Torch Relay that will travel through all of Italy beginning December 8, spreading excitement for the Games.”
For Torino 2006, Samsung has increased the number of official Olympic Winter Games phones it will provide to organizers, staff, volunteers, athletes and media to 8,000. Later this month, Samsung will complete the delivery of the SGH-D600 mobile phones, its latest flagship handset, which features the state-of-the-art mobile information service, Wireless Olympic Works (WOW). WOW provides officials with crucial, up-to-the-minute information and services critical to running the Games. Staff will be able to access schedules and results of events, update the medal count, receive medalists biographies, information on venues and weather, and group messaging from TOROC headquarters to on-site personnel.
“TOROC greatly appreciates Samsung's commitment to enhancing the Olympic Games with its leading technology.” said Valentino Castellani , President of TOROC, commented,, “Samsung's mobile technology will enable thousands of staff members and volunteers to communicate quickly and efficiently about the operation of the Games.”
As the Presenting Partner of the Torino 2006 Olympic Torch Relay, Samsung is providing over 1,900 people from around the world a once-in-a-lifetime experience to run with the Olympic Flame. The company selected inspiring individuals, who embody the Olympic spirit, from thousands of sport fans who applied to various promotions as Samsung torchbearers. Starting from Rome on December 8, the Olympic Flame will be carried 11,300km by more than 10,000 participants before it arrives in Torino for the Opening Ceremony on February 10. For the first time, Samsung also will provide WOW's special wireless phone services to help organizers of the Relay.
December, in Piazza Solferino, the heart of Torino 's historic city center, Samsung will begin building the Olympic Rendezvous at Samsung (OR@S), a must-see pavilion that has attracted more than 2.1 million Olympic spectators since its inception at the 2000 Sydney Games. OR@S features a Spectator Center , where fans can enjoy special exhibits, daily live entertainment and a showcase of Samsung's latest wireless products and mobile phones. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Olympic athletes, including skiing legend Alberto Tomba ( Italy ), Samsung's Global Athlete Ambassador, and current athletes competing in the Games. OR@S also houses the popular Athlete Center -- a private home away from home where Olympic athletes can relax with their families and make free phones calls to friends back home. The OR@S in Torino will be the largest built by Samsung for any Games.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. employs approximately 113,600 people in over 90 offices across 48 countries. The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones. Since 1997, Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category and continues its contribution to the Olympic Movement as a Worldwide Olympic Partner and Presenting Partner for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and Torch Relay. For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG SHOWCASES NEW PLASMA MONITORS FOR PRO A/V AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Las Vegas, NV -- Samsung , the world's leading manufacturer of CRT and TFT computer monitors and professional displays, unveils three stunning new additions to its family of high-end plasma displays designed for the professional and commercial marketplace. The new plasma lineup includes the 42” high-definition PPM42M5H , the 42” standard-definition PPM42M5S and the 50” PPM50M5H . All new plasma monitors will be on display at InfoComm 2005 at Samsung's booth #2318 . Pricing and availability dates have not yet been determined.
“As a worldwide display and technology leader, Samsung understands the rigorous environment and intensive market for high-end digital signage and plasma display products. Samsung's newest generation plasma monitors on exhibit at InfoComm 2005 highlight the company's commitment to providing the most advanced display solutions available today,” states Mark Pickard, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Pro A/V displays, for Samsung's Information Technology Division (ITD) . “Samsung's new 42-inch and 50-inch plasma monitors offer dramatically higher contrast ratios and brightness levels than in any previous iteration of our plasma products. These, combined with other high-end Samsung technologies, provide customers with superior image quality for any professional, commercial or corporate display application.”
Higher Contrast, Brighter Picture, Amazing Quality
Samsung's new high-end plasma monitors are ideal display solutions for digital signage, financial, multimedia presentation and professional audio and video applications. All new plasmas offer a super-high 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 1, 100 cd/m² brightness level. The 10,000:1 contrast ratio provides whiter whites, blacker blacks and greater shadow detail.
In order to achieve this super-high 10,000:1 contrast ratio, Samsung has developed an exclusive octal plasma pixel structure that increases the electrical separation between the pixels. This reduces the tendency for one pixel to influence the adjacent pixel, which increases the contrast. Samsung has also chosen a high-Xenon gas, which is up to 50% more efficient in generating brightness.
The 42” PPM42M5H features a high 1024 x 768 resolution and is true high-definition by matching the 720p HDTV format without the need for processing. The standard-definition 42” PPM42M5S is a more economical display solution incorporating a 852 x 480 resolution. The 50” PPM50M5H is perfect for use in presentation and digital signage applications and sports a 1366 x 768 resolution.
Samsung's latest family of plasma displays offer a gamut of advanced features that ensure outstanding image quality and performance. All models include Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture functionality that is ideal for videoconferencing and a built-in processor for “tiling” displays in a 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 1x5 and 5x1 configuration, making the units perfect for video wall applications. In addition, the displays can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, terrific for electronic signboards and video advertising applications. For an array of display options, the plasmas feature variable aspect ratios with six separate modes including 16:9 and 4:3, and a 10x digital zoom and pan control.
Samsung's new lineup of plasma displays offer advanced Anti-Burn Technologies including Auto Pixel Shift that keeps the images moving imperceptibly and Samsung's Always White technology combines with its Signal Pattern Process to eliminate electrically charged residual images.
The new models feature an array of signal inputs for direct hook up to nearly any video source. Each display device includes inputs for composite video, component video that offers 480i/p, 720p and 1080i viewing, S-Video for gaming applications, DVI for digital video sources and an RGB input for use with a PC.
Samsung backs its plasma displays with an industry leading two-year parts and labor warranty. For more information about Samsung's new professional and commercial plasma displays or for the name of the dealer nearest you, contact Samsung toll-free at 1-800-SAMSUNG or via the Internet at www.samsungusa.com
About Samsung’s Information Technology Division
Samsung Electronics America's Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Irvine , California , is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). Samsung's ITD markets a complete line of award-winning TFT and CRT display products, color and monochrome laser printers, fax machines and multifunction devices for professional, corporate and SOHO users. ITD also markets large-screen plasma displays designed specifically for the professional and commercial markets.The Samsung Electronics America organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung's Consumer Electronics Division (CED) and Information Technology Division (ITD), as well as its subsidiaries including Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI).
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
Samsung Plasma Monitors - Specifications
Model Name
PPM42M5S
PPM42M5H
PPM50M5H
Display
Diagonal Size
42"
42"
50"
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
Resolution
852X480
1024X768
1366X768
Pixel Pitch
Brightness
1,100cd/㎡
1,100cd/㎡
1,100cd/㎡
Contrast
10,000:1
10,000:1
10,000:1
Grey Scale
10Bit (Module 12Bit)
10Bit (Module 12Bit)
10Bit (Module 12Bit)
Number of Colors
1,07Billion (Module 68.7Billion)
1,07Billion (Module 68.7Billion)
1,07Billion (Module 68.7Billion)
Power
Power Supply
100~250V(50/60Hz)
100~250V(50/60Hz)
100~250V(50/60Hz)
Power Consumption
Dimension & Weight
Set(W x H x D)
Weight
Color Cabinet
Black / Dark Silver
Pictures
Scan System
Progressive Scan
Color System
Multi (PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43)
Digital Comb Filter
3D Comb Filter
Color Temperature
Normal / Cool1 / Cool2 / Warm1 / Warm2
Picture Mode
Custom, Dynamics, Standard, Movie (PC:Entertain/Internet/Text/Custom)
Screen Mode
Wide, Zoom1, Zoom2, 14:9, Normal, Panorama
OSD
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Swedish
VESA Mounting Hole
VESA Standard Mounting
Input Terminal
Composite Video
1 x RCA
S-Video
1 x Din-4pin
Component 1
3 x RCA (Y/Pb/Pr)
Component 2
3 x BNC (Y/Pb/Pr)
RGB 1 (PC 1)
1 x D-sub 15pin
RGB 2 (PC 2)
5 x BNC (RGB HV)
DVI
1 x 29pin DVI
RS-232C
1 x D-sub 9pin
Audio
1 x mini jack, 3 x RCA(L/R)
Output Terminals
Composite Video
1 x RCA
RGB 1 (PC 1)
1 x D-sub 15pin
RS-232C
1 x D-sub 9pin
Audio
2 x RCA (L/R)
Speaker
External Speacker Jack (L/R), 10Wx2
Operating Conditions
Temperature
0~40℃
Humidity
20~80%
Altitude
700~1,114hps
Special Features
Burn-in Protection (Audio Pixel Shift, Single Pattern Processor, All White, Inverse Mode)
Multi Display Screen(Natural mode, Whole mode)
Picture in Picture, Picture by Picture
Digital Power Management Signaling System
Digital Zoom, Picture Freeze
Key Lock / IR Lock
Matrix Video Wall (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 1x5, 5x1)
Programmable Timer Function, On/Off Timer, Auto Power Off
Vertical Display Available
Melody On/Off, Auto Volume, Pseudo Stereo/Vertical Surround
VESA Wall Mount Standard Support
Supplied Accessories
Tabletop Stand, Remote control(Batteries included), Power Cord, Speaker wires
MDC S/W, Pivot S/W, PC Cable, RS-232C Cable, Owner's Instruction
Optional Accessories
Wall Mount
Vertical Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
Speaker
Stand
Regulations
CE, UL1492, UL6500, CSA C22.2, FCC Class A, Energy Star(
Color Cabinet
20ft / 40ft
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Corporate News : Olympic RendezVous @ SAMSUNG
August 15, 2004 (Athens)- The Olympic Rendezvous at Samsung (OR@S) is open to the public and athletes and their families who visit OAKA (Athens Olympic Sports Complex) from August 13 th until 29 th . OR@S will be an entertainment center during the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games to host “National Days”, a series of cultural entertainment events to celebrate various cultures of nations and share the Olympic experience with all the spectators . Well known past and current Olympians will participate in National Days which be fronted by Samsung Athlete Ambassadors including Sydney Gold medallist Cathy Freeman and British Gold Medal Hope Darren Campbell . Fans will be able to meet their national heroes and heroines, enjoy especially created themed events, musical performances and a spectacular laser show.
The first of eight events will be Korean National Day on Sunday 15 th which is South Korean Independence Day. This will be followed by National days for Italy, Russia, UK, France, Greece, China and Germany (see schedule below).
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Samsung Electronics, Mr. Il-Hyung Chang said, “Samsung is proud to be hosting this multicultural festival celebrating the diversity of the nations of the world. Visitors will be entertained by dance performances, bands and traditional entertainment . ”
For each National Day, the OR@S has organized a colorful mix of the nations ' traditional music and dance, futuristic technology and a chance to meet some of the world's leading athletes each of whom was also a Samsung Olympic Torchbearer. The highlights will include a ‘ Masterclass' where spectators will have a brief class of disciplines from athletes followed by Q&A session .
The athletes will be:
• Cathy Freeman, former 400m Olympic Gold medallist from Australia
• Darren Campbell, a British 200m sprinter
• Alessio Boggiatto, an Italian swimmer
• Niki Xanthou, a long jumper from Greece
• Miguel Indurain,a former Olympic cyclist from Spain
• Elena Dementieva, a Russian tennis player
• Stephane Diagana, the French retired 400 meter hurdler
• Andre Wessels, German foil fencer
The athletes will be talking about the challenges involved in their particular sport, giving demonstrations and answering Q&As. In addition, there will be a stunning live laser and music show at each event. This will be an especially choreographed and tailored performance by artists from the various countries. Each event will provide autograph, photograph and some interview opportunities.
All of these events will be held at The Olympic Rendezvous @ Samsung, which has been designated the “ Official Meeting place for Athletes and their Families ” and is a landmark point of interest for spectators. Over 300,000 visitors are expected to visit it during the period of The Games.
As one of the centerpiece s of Samsung's worldwide partnership of the Olympic Games , the OR@S also showcases Samsung's latest cutting-edge technology in wireless communications equipment. This includes WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) tailored technology provided by Samsung which allows ATHENS 2004 officials and organizers to access up-to-the-minute Olympic scores and other data.
The OR@S is located within the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) next to the Olympic Superstore and the Neratziotissa entrance.
Event Schedule at OR@S
Date
National Day
Aug 15
Korea National Day
Aug 16
Italy National Day
Aug 17
Russia National Day
Aug 18
UK National Day
Aug 19
France National Day
Aug 20
Greece National Day
Aug 21
China National Day
Aug 22
Germany National Day
* PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES AND TIMES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINAL CHANGES
IN ATHLETE SCHEDULES.
Interviews may be available, please arrange in advance by contacting Tanya Veingard (international) on +30 697 225 5925 or Haris Makrakou (Greek) on +30 694 880 0746.
Notes to editors:
Samsung athlete ambassadors include: Sydney Gold medallist Cathy Freeman (Aus) , Sprinter Darren Campbell (UK), swimmer Alessio Boggiatto (Italy), fencing star Andre Wessels (Germany), tennis player Elena Dementieva (Russia), legendary Spanish cyclist and Atlanta 1996 gold medallist Miguel Indurain, long jumper Niki Xanthou from host country Greece and 400 meter hurdler Stephane Diagana (France)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries. The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones in quantity and the second largest producer of mobile phones in sales volume. Since 1997 Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. Samsung was a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
For more information:
Tanya Veingard (International) / Haris Makrakou (Greek)
Samsung Olympic Games Press Office
O: +30 210 003 7257
M: +30 697 225 5925 / +30 694 880 0746
E: tanya_veingard@uk.cohnwolfe.com / hmakrakou@theprteam.gr
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Develops World’s Largest (82”) Full HDTV TFT-LCD
- The world’s largest 82-inch TFT-LCD developed at Samsung’s 7G line.
- Viewing angle of 180° achieved by applying Samsung’s proprietary S-PVA technology.
- 12.44 million thin-film transistors used to achieve full HD image quality of 6.22 million pixels.
- Samsung to unveil the 82-inch TFT-LCD at CeBIT 2005 in Hannover, Germany.
SEOUL, Korea – March 7, 2005 – Samsung Electronics, the leading provider of TFT-LCD display panels, announced that it has developed the world's largest 82-inch TFT-LCD. This full HD image quality TFT-LCD panel was developed at the company's new production complex in Tangjeong, Korea. The soon-to-be operational 7 th -generation production facility uses glass substrates that measure 1.87m x 2.20m.
Samsung has made a series of breakthroughs in TFT-LCD technology ahead of the competition over the years. The company developed the first 40-inch model in August 2001, the first 46-inch panel in October 2002, the first 57-inch model in December 2003 and now the first 82-inch panel.
At its 7 th -generation Line 7-1, Samsung can produce two 82-inch panels from a single substrate. Previously, technological limitations prevented the development of LCDs of this size and competitive technologies, such as PDP and DLP technologies, were used to produce such large-sized panels.
Samsung's latest large-screen TFT-LCD offers a variety of features. The company applied its patented Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment (S-PVA) technology to achieve extra-wide viewing angles. In addition, the product boasts a low-dispersion color filter and ultra high aperture ratio, achieving a contrast ratio of at least 1200:1 and brightness of 600nit (cd/m²). Response times are at 8ms or faster, providing clear moving picture images. A high-color-saturation backlight raises color saturation to 92% to produce a premium image quality.
Sang Soo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of the LCD Development Center, states, “Our 82-inch LCD panel proves Samsung Electronics' technological leadership. It uses our proprietary S-PVA technology, eliminating distortion from all angles and offers a 180-degree viewing angle. With this panel, we have achieved the world's best performance in terms of contrast ratio, viewing angle and color saturation.”
Samsung is set to begin operations at the world's first 7 th -generation TFT-LCD production line at Tangjeong, Korea. This facility can be used to produce the company's full line-up of LCD modules for TV: from 23-inch (24 per substrate), 26-inch (18 per substrate) and 32-inch (12 per substrate) to 40-inch (8 per substrate) and 46-inch (6 per substrate).
Samsung Electronics is at least one year ahead of the competition in terms of using 7 th -generation production technology to make modules of 40 inches, 46 inches and 57 inches. It is therefore in a position to take an early lead in the fast-growing market for large-screen, wall-hanging TVs.
The development of the 82-inch TFT-LCD marks the smooth launch of Samsung's and Sony's joint venture in S-LCD. The 7 th -generation line will begin mass production at the end of March.
Samsung Electronics will unveil its 82-inch TFT-LCD at CeBIT 2005, which opens in Hannover, Germany on March 10.
Samsung Electronics' LCD Lines
Generation
Substrate Size
Samsung Line
Main Products
3
370mm x 470mm
1
2-inch to 7-inch LCDs for mobile phones and PDAs
3.5
550mm x 650mm
2
Small- to mid-sized and note PC LCDs
4
600mm x 720mm
3
LCDs for note PCs (mainly 14.1-inch)
4.5
730mm x 920mm
4
15-inch, 17-inch LCDs for note PCs and monitors
5
1100mm x 1250mm
5
17-inch, 19-inch LCDs for monitors
6
1100mm x 1300mm
6
LCDs for monitors and TVs
7
1870mm x 2200mm
7-1 (S-LCD)
30-inch, 40-inch LCDs for TVs
Terminology
PVA Technology
Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment is a proprietary Samsung technology for achieving a wide viewing-angle. The liquid crystal molecules are originally aligned at 90 degrees vertically to the electrodes. The passage of an electric field deflects the liquid crystal molecules off-vertical, producing the required image. Similar to the multi-domain vertical alignment (VA), the liquid crystals are controlled by separating unit pixels into four domains.
S-PVA Technology
Samsung's patented Super PVA is an upgraded PVA liquid crystal cell technology. The cell architecture accommodates eight, rather than the conventional four crystals, so that the liquid crystal molecules can be controlled in eight different directions and angles. This capability greatly enhances the side viewing-angle of the LCD screen.
Color Saturation
This is a measurement of color purity and is compared against the NTSC (National Television Standard Committee) standard of 100. Commercial CRT TVs and LCD TVs normally have a color saturation of 72%, but a higher level is needed to achieve high-definition image quality.
TV Resolution Classifications
Standard Definition (SD):
640 x 480 pixels
4:3 aspect ratio
High Definition (HD):
1,366 x 768 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
Full HD
1,920 x 1,080 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
Specifications for Samsung's New 82-inch TFT-LCD
Resolution
1,920 x RGB x 1,080 (Full HD)
Screen Size
82 inches (diagonal)
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (horizontal to vertical)
Pixels
6.22 million (number of RGB sub-pixels)
Number of Colors
16.7 million shades (24-bit color)
Max Brightness
600 candela
Contrast Ratio
1,200:1
Color Saturation
92% of NTSC standard
Liquid Crystal Response Time
8ms (at maximum)
Viewing Angle
180° (all directions)
Module Size
1,875mm x 1,080mm x 45mm
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG and Sports Sponsorship
Samsung considers sports sponsorship to be a vital communications tool for helping people outside Korea better understand Samsung's corporate philosophy and values. The Olympic Games, which Samsung has sponsored since 199 7 , is the best known of these, but Samsung also supports a number of international competitions and events encompassing sports as diverse as horse riding, volleyball, golf, gymnastics and running. Since 1986 Samsung has also been a sponsor of the Asian Games, a huge sports event which attracts thousands of competitors from over 40 countries.
Local sponsor of Seoul Asian Games
1986
National sponsor of the Seoul 1998 Olympic Games
1988~96
Main sponsor of FEI/Samsung International Equestrian (Jumping and Dressage
Competition Area)
1990
Local sponsor of Beijing 1990 Asian Games
1994
Local sponsor of Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games
1995
Sponsor of World Cup Volleyball Tournament in Japan
1995
First Samsung Running Festival inaugurated in Hungary
1995
Official sponsor of the Samsung World Championship women’s international golf
tournament
1996
Title sponsor of the Samsung Expo as an unofficial sponsor of Atlanta Olympic Games;
Samsung Expo Pavilion erected beside the Main Stadium
1996
Three-year contract (’97-’99) signed with FEI for Samsung Nations Cup (equestrian
competition)
1997
Support for World Track Championships (Athens), Grand Prix Track Finals (Fukuoka),
International Indoor Track Championships in Budapest and the 33rd World Gymnastics
Championship in Lausanne, Switzerland
1997
Samsung Nations Cup equestrian event starts in La Baule, France
1998
Official Partner of Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, providing exclusive sponsorship for the
audio/visual equipment and home appliances categories
1998
Samsung Nations Cup contract extended two more years (2000-01)
2001
Samsung Nations Cup contract extended three more years (2002-05)
2002
Official Partner for the Busan 2002 Asian Games as multi-category supplier (audio/visual
equipment and home appliances and wireless telecommunications equipment)
2003
Official Partner of Daegu Universiade Games as multi-category supplier (audio/visual
equipment and home appliances and wireless telecommunications equipment)
2003
Samsung Super League Kicked Off in La Baule in May and finished in Barcelona in
September
The Asian Games
First hosted in New Delhi in 1952, the Asian Games is now one of the world's largest sporting events. Like the Olympic Games, they are held every four years to promote goodwill and friendship among the nations belonging to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
The Asian Games has grown quickly since its inception. The last event, hosted in the port of Bu s an in South Korea in 2002, attracted over 18,000 athletes, officials and journalists from 44 countries. Samsung has been directly involved with the Asian Games since 1986, when it became a local sponsor. The company has been involved in sponsorship of every Games since then, being the only Korean sponsor of the Beijing 1990 Asian Games and the Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games . Samsung was designated an Official Partner for the 13 th Bangkok Asian Games in 1998 and went on to become a multi-category Official Partner for the 14 Busan Asian Games, supplying audio-visual equipment, home appliances, and wireless telecommunications equipment.
As a multi-category sponsor, Samsung played an important role in ensuring that Asia's largest sporting event was a resounding success. The games served as an opportunity for Samsung to engage in marketing activities aimed at boosting sales and corporate stature in the Asian region. Samsung sponsored Korea's first torch relay program, developing marketing activities to coincide with the month-long relay that traversed the entire country, and organized numerous other events including a ‘unification marathon' in which 5,000 people took part. It also staged various events at the Samsung PR pavilion, turning it into a venue for cross-cultural interaction. One such event, the Power of Asia program, involved assembling a group of over 65,000 people from all around Asia to cheer on participating teams.
Surveys have shown that awareness of the Samsung brand rose by over 20% on 2001 levels following Samsung's sponsorship of the 14 th Busan Asian Games, with corresponding rises in sales and revenues.
Equestrian Sports: The Samsung Super League
Horse-riding has long been a sport supported by Samsung, which has worked hard to foster positive sporting images of humans and animals working in concert. To date, the company has co-sponsored many of the premiere equestrian events in Europe and North America; in particular the Samsung Nations Cup Series, a long-established international equestrian competition which attracts teams from all the major horse-riding nations.
To promote the oldest and most respected equestrian competition, Samsung joined forces with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) to create the Samsung Super League, a new competition involving the eight top teams from the Nations Cup series . The Samsung Super League is effectively a world equestrian games tournament, attracting the best riders and their horses from all over the world. The inaugural season of the Samsung Super League began in May and came to a successful finish in September. Despite suffering a defeat in the final event, the victory of first season went to the French team.
Samsung has signed a sponsorship contract with the FEI that runs through 2005. The tournament will raise the profile of equestrian sports as a whole, and reinforce Samsung's reputation as a company that supports sporting activity in many spheres.
Golf: The Samsung World Championship
The Samsung World Championship is one of the highlights of the US Ladies' Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. Noted for its inclusion of the world's top players, the Championship has been held since 1980, with Samsung becoming its official sponsor in 1995.
The SWC is open only to the world's best golfers, including the defending champion, the winners of the four LPGA majors and the leading money winners from the previous year's LPGA tournament, who compete for a purse worth $US800,000. The winner qualifies for the four majors for three years and the LPGA tour for one year, making it a highly attractive event for the top players. It has also been largely responsible for the emergence of Korea as a major force in world golf; in 1999, Se Ri Pak won the tournament in a field of 20 international players, boosting Korea's reputation as a golfing nation.
In 2003, the SWC was broadcast live by ESPN-NBC in America, Star Sports in Asia and on other influential channels throughout the world. Played in Texas, where Samsung has a presence in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, the event has had a positive effect on Samsung's image in the local community and is now widely regarded as the ‘fifth major'. Samsung has signed a contract that extends its sponsorship of the tournament into 2006.
Athletics: Running Festivals
The first Samsung Running Festival was originally conceived in 1995 as part of the celebrations of the fifth anniversary of Samsung's launch in Hungary. The company's efforts were rewarded with the participation of 80,000 Hungarian citizens, and today the Samsung Running Festival has established itself as a truly global event in which hundreds of thousands people take part all over the world. By 1997 39 cities in central and eastern Europe were hosting running events, with 250,000 participants; and in 1998, simultaneous events were held in Beijing, New Delhi and Bangkok, with Samsung donating $1 for every runner to respective National Olympic Committees. Since then Running Festivals have been held as far apart as Australia, Russia and America.
Based on a 5-kilometre non-competitive mini-marathon, the Running Festivals are open to anyone of any age. Designed to be more than just a race, each event is held in the spirit of co-operation between people of different cultures and beliefs and the blurring of geographical boundaries. Runners come from all walks of life; renowned athletes, socially prominent individuals, average citizens and young children all take part alongside one another. An associated fundraising program helps to generate financial support for a wide variety of good causes and national sports programs.
Crufts Dog Show
Crufts is the world most famous and prestigious dog show, with more than 20,000 top pedigree dogs competing from over 30 countries. Samsung has been the sole sponsor of the show since 1993, supplying all the remote-controlled video equipment and electronic systems needed to run the event.
Samsung has a substantial presence at the show, including an area devoted to the company's animal protection activities. Samsung established Korea's first guide dog training facility to assist blind people. It also trains rescue dogs, dogs that help people with rehabilitation, and supports PAT (Pet as Therapy) programs.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Develops World’s Largest (82”) Full HDTV TFT-LCD
SEOUL, Korea – March 7, 2005 – Samsung Electronics, the leading provider of TFT-LCD display panels, announced that it has developed the world's largest 82-inch TFT-LCD. This full HD image quality TFT-LCD panel was developed at the company's new production complex in Tangjeong, Korea. The soon-to-be operational 7 th -generation production facility uses glass substrates that measure 1.87m x 2.20m.
Samsung has made a series of breakthroughs in TFT-LCD technology ahead of the competition over the years. The company developed the first 40-inch model in August 2001, the first 46-inch panel in October 2002, the first 57-inch model in December 2003 and now the first 82-inch panel.
At its 7 th -generation Line 7-1, Samsung can produce two 82-inch panels from a single substrate. Previously, technological limitations prevented the development of LCDs of this size and competitive technologies, such as PDP and DLP technologies, were used to produce such large-sized panels.
Samsung's latest large-screen TFT-LCD offers a variety of features. The company applied its patented Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment (S-PVA) technology to achieve extra-wide viewing angles. In addition, the product boasts a low-dispersion color filter and ultra high aperture ratio, achieving a contrast ratio of at least 1200:1 and brightness of 600nit (cd/m²). Response times are at 8ms or faster, providing clear moving picture images. A high-color-saturation backlight raises color saturation to 92% to produce a premium image quality.
Sang Soo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of the LCD Development Center, states, “Our 82-inch LCD panel proves Samsung Electronics' technological leadership. It uses our proprietary S-PVA technology, eliminating distortion from all angles and offers a 180-degree viewing angle. With this panel, we have achieved the world's best performance in terms of contrast ratio, viewing angle and color saturation.”
Samsung is set to begin operations at the world's first 7 th -generation TFT-LCD production line at Tangjeong, Korea. This facility can be used to produce the company's full line-up of LCD modules for TV: from 23-inch (24 per substrate), 26-inch (18 per substrate) and 32-inch (12 per substrate) to 40-inch (8 per substrate) and 46-inch (6 per substrate).
Samsung Electronics is at least one year ahead of the competition in terms of using 7 th -generation production technology to make modules of 40 inches, 46 inches and 57 inches. It is therefore in a position to take an early lead in the fast-growing market for large-screen, wall-hanging TVs.
The development of the 82-inch TFT-LCD marks the smooth launch of Samsung's and Sony's joint venture in S-LCD. The 7 th -generation line will begin mass production at the end of March.
Samsung Electronics will unveil its 82-inch TFT-LCD at CeBIT 2005, which opens in Hannover, Germany on March 10.
Samsung Electronics' LCD Lines
Generation
Substrate Size
Samsung Line
Main Products
3
370mm x 470mm
1
2-inch to 7-inch LCDs for mobile phones and PDAs
3.5
550mm x 650mm
2
Small- to mid-sized and note PC LCDs
4
600mm x 720mm
3
LCDs for note PCs (mainly 14.1-inch)
4.5
730mm x 920mm
4
15-inch, 17-inch LCDs for note PCs and monitors
5
1100mm x 1250mm
5
17-inch, 19-inch LCDs for monitors
6
1100mm x 1300mm
6
LCDs for monitors and TVs
7
1870mm x 2200mm
7-1 (S-LCD)
30-inch, 40-inch LCDs for TVs
Terminology
PVA Technology
Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment is a proprietary Samsung technology for achieving a wide viewing-angle. The liquid crystal molecules are originally aligned at 90 degrees vertically to the electrodes. The passage of an electric field deflects the liquid crystal molecules off-vertical, producing the required image. Similar to the multi-domain vertical alignment (VA), the liquid crystals are controlled by separating unit pixels into four domains.
S-PVA Technology
Samsung's patented Super PVA is an upgraded PVA liquid crystal cell technology. The cell architecture accommodates eight, rather than the conventional four crystals, so that the liquid crystal molecules can be controlled in eight different directions and angles. This capability greatly enhances the side viewing-angle of the LCD screen.
Color Saturation
This is a measurement of color purity and is compared against the NTSC (National Television Standard Committee) standard of 100. Commercial CRT TVs and LCD TVs normally have a color saturation of 72%, but a higher level is needed to achieve high-definition image quality.
TV Resolution Classifications
Standard Definition (SD):
640 x 480 pixels
4:3 aspect ratio
High Definition (HD):
1,366 x 768 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
Full HD
1,920 x 1,080 pixels
16:9 aspect ratio
Specifications for Samsung's New 82-inch TFT-LCD
Resolution
1,920 x RGB x 1,080 (Full HD)
Screen Size
82 inches (diagonal)
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (horizontal to vertical)
Pixels
6.22 million (number of RGB sub-pixels)
Number of Colors
16.7 million shades (24-bit color)
Max Brightness
600 candela
Contrast Ratio
1,200:1
Color Saturation
92% of NTSC standard
Liquid Crystal Response Time
8ms (at maximum)
Viewing Angle
180° (all directions)
Module Size
1,875mm x 1,080mm x 45mm
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG and the Olympic Games
Introduction
Samsung Electronics has consistently sponsored and supported a broad range of sporting events for almost 20 years, including many world-class competitions such as the Olympic Games and the Asian Games. Sport's ability to unify people regardless of their age, race, or gender strongly echoes Samsung's corporate philosophy, which seeks to improve human society through the application of digital technology. Samsung's belief in the importance of sport forms the cornerstone of the company's marketing and communication strategy. Sport not only plays an important part in elevating Samsung's brand recognition in major international markets, but also demonstrates the company's commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and global friendship.
Without doubt the largest and most significant sporting event in the world today is the Olympic Games, where the true spirit of sport, competition and honor is upheld by the Olympic Charter and the International Olympic Committee. Samsung will be once again heavily involved with the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games in its capacity as a worldwide sponsor and official wireless communications equipment partner. Samsung will also be Presenting Partner at the A THENS 2004 Olympic Games Torch Relay , taking place around the world in June/July 2004.
Samsung and the Olympic Games
Samsung's involvement with the Olympic Movement began in 1988, when it became a national sponsor for the Seoul Olympic Games. Samsung then became a worldwide sponsor as the wireless telecommunications equipment sponsor for Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The company has recently confirmed its commitment as worldwide sponsor of the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the wireless communications equipment category.
A measure of the value to the sponsor can be gauged from the results of Samsung's sponsorship of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, which raised awareness of the brand by 5% to 16.2 %. In just the first year after the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, s ales of the telecommunications products have increased by 44% from 3.9 billion dollars in 1998 to 5.2 billion dollars in 1999. (The sales of the telecommunications products in the first half of 2003 are 5.2 billion dollars.) This activity also influenced Samsung's status as the fastest growing brand in the world for two years in a row, according to a report by branding expert Interbrand in July 2003. In only three years, Samsung's brand value has more than doubled from $5.2 billion in 2001 to its current $10.8 billion. A t least some of these are direct result s of Samsung's continued activities in Olympic marketing.
Timeline of Samsung's involvement in the Olympic Games:
1998
National sponsor of the Seoul 1998 Olympic Games
1997
Olympic TOP IV sponsorship signed for the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games and the
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
1998
Worldwide sponsor of the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games in the wireless
telecommunications equipment category
2000
Worldwide sponsor of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in the wireless telecommunications
equipment category
2000
Olympic TOP V sponsorship signed for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the
ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games
2002
Worldwide sponsor of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games in the wireless telecommunications equipment category
2002
Olympic TOP VI sponsorship signed for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing
2008 Olympic Games.
2004
Worldwide sponsor of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games in the wireless telecommunications equipment category
2004
Presenting Partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay
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Corporate News : Athens 2004 Olympic Torch to Light Up
5 May 2004 ? SAMSUNG, a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay, announced its lineup of Torchbearers for the first-ever global Olympic Torch Relay in which SAMSUNG Torchbearers will also carry the flame across all five land masses represented in the Olympic rings. Since its sign-up to be a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay on October 30 th 2003, SAMSUNG has organized various marketing activities all around the world to select Torchbearers regardless of age, nationality or background . The relay will commence in Sydney, Australia on June 4 th and travel through a total of 27 countries and 34 cities, including all previous host cities of the Olympic Games as well as cities in continents which the Olympic flame has never visited such as Cairo, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro.
SAMSUNG has conducted various marketing activities through its global network offices to select its roster of Torchbearers under the slogan “Share the Experience with SAMSUNG.” Torchbearers selected by SAMSUNG include courageous individuals who have triumphed over personal challenges like William Weir of Canada as well as prominent social activists such as Sandra Jimenez of Mexico and John Hughes of Australia.
Jong Yong Yun, Vice Chairman and CEO of SAMSUNG Electronics, said, “I am honored that such a distinguished and diverse group of individuals from all around the world have signed up to share in the experience together with SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG's Torchbearers truly represent what the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games are all about.”
To enhance the significance of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay's visit all of host cities of the Olympic Games, SAMSUNG invited Olympians to join the event as Torchbearers. Among Olympians, Australian 400m gold medalist Cathy Freeman will have the honor of lighting the flame and running as the 1st SAMSUNG International Torchbearer. Ms. Freeman is one of several SAMSUNG Athlete Ambassadors who will join the Torch Relay in Sydney, Melbourne, Seoul, Beijing, Paris, London, Rome and Berlin. Athletes of promise like Pippa Funnell (Equestrianism, England),
Tim Lobinger (Pole Vault, Germany), Therese Alshammar (Swimming, Sweden) also have an opportunity to run as a SAMSUNG Torchbearer. SAMSUNG also selected people who will not participate in the Olympic Games due to unexpected accidents or financial problems, such as Australian Ivan Gaal .as a SAMSUNG Torchbearer.
Other SAMSUNG Torchbearers include famous celebrities and sports stars who will share the Olympic spirit with people from all around the world. The list of entertainers includes Adal Ramones (TV show host, Mexico), Yukio Hashi (pop singer, Japan) and Olga Kabo (actress, Russia), not to mention globally recognized athletes from various sports.
Also selected were individuals representing various walks of life including Joseph Glass, an 88 year-old American aerobics coach as well as members of the business community and ethnic groups who will pass the flame in line with SAMSUNG' s commitment to improving the world.
SAMSUNG's involvement with the Olympic Games began in 1988 as a national sponsor for the Seoul Olympic Games. In 1998 SAMSUNG became the worldwide wireless telecommunications equipment sponsor for the Nagano Olympic Winter Games with continued sponsorship at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. SAMSUNG recently reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Olympic Games by signing up to continue its sponsorship in the wireless communications equipment category for the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
About SAMSUNG Electronics
SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. SAMSUNG Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries . The company is the world's largest producer of CDMA mobile phones. Since 1997 SAMSUNG has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
Please contact us for more information on the SAMSUNG Torchbearers.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG and ATHENS 2004
As one of eleven TOP (The Olympic Partners) sponsors of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, SAMSUNG is involved in many initiatives that will help the organizers run the Games more smoothly and efficiently than ever before, while reinforcing SAMSUNG’s reputation and commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and global friendship. As the official wireless communications equipment partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games and one of two presenting partners of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay, SAMSUNG will offer its latest state-of-the-art wireless communications equipment technology to the organizers and staff of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games to make the most complex sporting event ? and relay - in the world.
Not only will SAMSUNG’s involvement in the Olympic Games assist the organizers, but the sponsorship fund also supports the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of each nation, enabling all national Olympic teams to attend the Games, regardless of their self-financing capabilities.
And sports fans from around the globe will also be able to share in the Olympic spirit with SAMSUNG with a number of marketing programs designed to increase consumers enjoyment of the biggest sporting event in the world. These initiatives will not only help drive awareness of the SAMSUNG brand and its products around the world, but they will also have a positive impact on brand favor, consumers’ purchase intention and ultimately overall product sales. Sales figures of its telecommunications products during the following one year after the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games show how sales increased by 44%.
SAMSUNG and ATHENS 2004 Marketing Activities
SAMSUNG’s global marketing activities to support its Olympic Games sponsorship include:
NOY on-line promotion
With a year to go until the start of the 2004 Olympic Games, SAMSUNG launched an online essay contest and competition on August 13, 2003 on a newly created dynamic website, www.samsung.com/olympics. The essay contest, in which entrants must submit an essay on the subject “My Olympic Hero”, offers six first-prize winners a trip to the Games, and six second-prize winners the chance to be a torchbearer during the Olympic Torch Relay. 60 runners-up will receive one of the latest SAMSUNG mobile phones. Entrants in a separate poll, entitled “My Olympic Favourites”, can win one of 20 fantastic new SGH-E700 phones. The promotion is open to residents of six European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and UK) and will close on 15 November 2003.
ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay
SAMSUNG is one of two Presenting Partners for the first ever truly global Olympic Torch Relay. In the run-up to the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, the Torch Relay will be run across five continents, as represented by the famous Olympic rings, and will unite communities worldwide in a global celebration of the Olympic Values of fair play, friendship, practice, exercise and ethos.
Working alongside the other Torch Relay presenting partner and TOP sponsor Coca-Cola, the IOC, ATHENS 2004 and individual country working committees, SAMSUNG will be actively involved in the organization and operation of this 10-week relay across the globe and Greece to further enhance its consumer’s emotional connection with the SAMSUNG brand. As well as helping to select torchbearers who meet the criteria demanded by the ATHENS 2004 and IOC’s Olympic ideals, SAMSUNG will help to generate publicity and interest in each city on the relay route, organize media and other promotional events along the route itself, recruit celebrity torchbearers and organize arrival and departure ceremonies in co-operation with city councils and local National Olympic Committees. The company will also organize running festivals in selected cities, in which anyone can take part. As part of its media activities, SAMSUNG will also offer opportunities to become torchbearers to readers and viewers of key media in countries along the relay route.
NOC & Athlete Sponsorship
SAMSUNG local offices are sponsoring the National Teams in some countries all over the world, although a proportion of SAMSUNG’s Olympic Games sponsorship funds are shared between each National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the 201 nations participating in the Olympic Games. SAMSUNG plans to extend its involvement with some individual NOCs and work with high profile athlete ambassadors to broaden communication of the SAMSUNG brand and its products.
Olympic Rendezvous @ SAMSUNG
As part of its on-the-ground activity, SAMSUNG will build a pavilion within the OAKA as a fun and secure place for athletes, their families and sports fans to congregate during the Games. Known at OR@S (Olympic Rendezvous @ SAMSUNG), a similar pavilion was established for both Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games as a forum to showcase SAMSUNG product, its contribution to Olympic Movement and its global citizenship. For the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, OR@S will provide “the Official Athletes and Families Meeting Place” in its Athlete Centre; it will demonstrate its latest wireless technology to consumers, athletes and media attending the OR@S; it will host exciting entertainment programs; and invite its athlete ambassadors to attend its events as SAMSUNG spokespeople.
Eurosport
SAMSUNG has announced a major partnership with Eurosport, Europe’s leading sports broadcaster, in which the company will promote its Olympic activities, technology and products to an audience of passionate sports fans. SAMSUNG will co-sponsor a range of exclusive Olympic-related programs, including the Sports Star Awards ? a unique ceremony for celebrating and honoring sporting heroes after the Games themselves and Mission to Athens ? to follow 8 athletes from 8 different European countries from mid-September 2003 right-up to the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. The two companies will also work together to promote SAMSUNG’s Olympic activity, including its online essay contest and the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
ATHOC Support Program
In total, SAMSUNG will provide over 22,000 wireless communication devices (mobile phones and systems, wireless paging equipment, two-way radio systems and batteries) to athletes, officials, media, staff and volunteers. SAMSUNG's expertise in digital wireless communications equipment will play a vital role in contributing to the successful operation of the Games, and the company has developed a unique and innovative information system, called WOW (Wireless Olympic Works), that will help co-ordinate the hundreds of events and thousands of people involved in making the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games a success (see enclosed backgrounder on WOW for more information).
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Corporate News : 500,000 Fans and Athletes Visited the Olympic RendezVous @ SAMSUNG
August, 25, 2004 (Athens) - Today, the 500,000th visitor to the Olympic Rendezvous at Samsung (OR@S) was recorded. As a result of the huge popularity of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games so far, visitor numbers are far beyond those expected at OR@S. The OR@S stands out as a beacon in the OAKA where spectators, fans and athletes alike can come and enjoy themselves in a cool and relaxing atmosphere, chatting over the latest results and medal news at the Olympic Games. They can also enjoy Samsung's cutting edge wireless equipment technology and latest gadgets and phones or just enjoy themselves with the newest mobile phones. The facility, which is designated “Official Meeting Place for Athletes and Their Families” during the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, has only been open 13 days. Over 6 00,000 visitors are now expected to visit it during the overall period of t he Games.
OR@S is the center of a wide range of activities aimed at entertaining spectators and assisting competitors and sharing the Olympic spirit with everyone. During The Games Samsung has hosted a series of “National Days”, cultural entertainment events which celebrated various cultures of Olympic nations . It will also be hosting a series of auctions for Olympic memorabilia to raise money for the charity ‘Right To Play'. Fans will be able to meet their national heroes and heroines, enjoy especially created themed events, memorabilia auctions, musical performances and a spectacular laser show. Visiting athletes include stars from eight nations such as Sydney Gold medallist Cathy Freeman and competitors such as Darren Campbell (well known sprinter from the UK), Niki Xanthou (the popular Greek long jumper) and Miguel Indurain (legendary Spanish cyclist and Atlanta 1996 gold medallist) all of whom are also Samsung Athlete Ambassadors.
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Samsung Electronics, Mr. Il-Hyung Chang said, “I am delighted that so many spectators have chosen to enjoy the many exciting activities at OR@S. We were honored when the OR@S was designated the Official Meeting Place for Athletes and Their Families and it is also very pleasing that we have been able to assist so many athletes at the Games so far.”
A special celebration was held to honor the 500,000th visitor to the Olympic Rendezvous @ Samsung. The winner, Mr Nick Tsolakis, was from Crete and had spent 10 days in Athens to enjoy the Games. He was presented with a Samsung mobile phone ? SGH-E700 by Seong Soo (Sunny) Hwang, Director General, from Samsung Electronics in front or a large crowd. Commenting on this surprise presentation he said:
“I was very surprised. I have been to the OR@S every day to enjoy the entertainment. When I heard there would be a celebration of the 500,000th visitor, I didn't think it was going to be me. I think this facility is really impressive and I will certainly be coming back for the remaining days of the Games.”
Over the Games time, OR@S is featuring three main activities:
The Athlete Center
The Athlete Center is the “Official Meeting Place for Athletes and Their Families” during the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. The Center provides a home- away- from-home for visiting athletes and their guests.
The Spectator Center
The Spectator Center on the ground floor showcases some of Samsung's contributions to the world of wireless communications. Visitors will be able to see demonstrations of Samsung's unique and innovative information system WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) which allows ATH ENS 2004 officials and organizers to access up-to-the-minute Olympic scores and other data while on the move.
Loop Plaza
Situated immediately outside the OR@S building , this area is dedicated to live entertainment and exhibits. The Loop Plaza will play host to public appearances from Olympians, Samsung's laser shows , National Day celebrations, sports memorabilia auctions, an Olympic Torch Relay exhibit and other live dance, music, acrobatics and street theatre performances.
The OR@S is located within the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) next to the Olympic Superstore and the Neratziotissa entrance.
Interviews may be available, please arrange in advance by contacting Tanya Veingard (international) on +30 697 225 5925 or Haris Makrakou (Greek) on +30 694 880 0746.
Notes to editors:
Samsung athlete ambassadors include: Sydney Gold medallist Cathy Freeman (Aus), Sprinter Darren Campbell (UK), swimmer Alessio Boggiatto (Italy), fencing star Andre Wessels (Germany), tennis player Elena Dementieva (Russia), legendary Spanish cyclist and Atlanta 1996 gold medallist Miguel Indurain, long jumper Niki Xanthou from host country Greece and 400 meter hurdler Stephane Diagana (France)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries. The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones in quantity and the second largest producer of mobile phones in sales volume. Since 1997 Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. Samsung was a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
For more information:
Tanya Veingard (International) / Haris Makrakou (Greek)
Samsung Olympic Games Press Office
O: +30 210 003 7257
M: +30 697 225 5925 / +30 694 880 0746
E: tanya_veingard@uk.cohnwolfe.com / hmakrakou@theprteam.gr
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Corporate News : Cathy Freeman, SAMSUNG's Global Athlete Ambassador, to Begin Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay in Australia
4th June 2004 : Australian sporting legend and Samsung's Global Athlete Ambassador Cathy Freeman will be the first person to run with the Olympic Torch on the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay as the flame begins its worldwide tour in Sydney, Australia on June 4 th .
Cathy was the last Torch Bearer at the person to run with the flame before the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and she will be the first one of thousands of athletes, celebrities, competition winners and local community heroes to carry the flame as it travels the globe .
As a Proud Presenter of the Olympic Torch Relay, Samsung's support has helped this become the first ever truly global relay - traveling over 78,000 km, visiting 27 countries, including Greece, and 34 cities, including Ancient Olympia, in 35 days - embracing communities from all five continents represented by the Olympic rings. These cities include all previous host cities of the Olympic Summer Games as well as cities where the Olympic flame had never previously visited, such as Cairo, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro , before arriving in Athens to signal the start of the 2004 Olympic Games .
Samsung, Worldwide Wireless Communications Equipment Partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, will be involved throughout the Torch Relay in every country, helping to build the bridges between nations and celebrate the Olympic S pirit S pirit in reflection of the symbolism of the flame. As Global Athlete Ambassador for Samsung , a Presenting Partner for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay, Cathy will tour along the T orch Relay when the flame travels to through Seoul, Beijing, Paris, London, Rome , and Berlin .
Cathy said: “I was fortunate enough to carry the Olympic Torch and light the flame for the start of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It was one of the greatest moments of my life and I feel very privileged that Samsung has given me the opportunity to be a torchbearer once again. The Olympic Games s symbolize s so much but in particular the Torch resembles the crossing of boundaries and the coming together of cultures regardless of age, gender or race.”
Cathy Freeman is one of several Samsung Athlete Ambassadors who will be taking part in the Torch Relay as a Torch Bearer, including sprinter Darren Campbell (UK), 400 meter hurdler Stephane Diagana (France), swimmer Alessio Boggiatto (Italy), fencing star Andre Wessels (Germany), legendary Spanish cyclist Miguel Indurain , tennis player Elena Dementieva (Russia) , and long jumper Niki Xanthou from host country Greece.
In addition, Samsung is giving thousands of ‘extraordinary' ordinary people who represent the Olympic values of celebration, unity, human scale endeavor and heritage in their communities the honor of carrying the Olympic flame.
There are many inspirational stories of courageous individuals such as Violet Gourley in Northern Ireland who has brought together divided communities in Antrim by forming a charity football club; Andre Martin , 54, a marathon runner from France who works with disabled children and who wants to carry the torch on their behalf ; 17-year-old Mehmet , from Germany who has a disabled right arm and wants to show other handicapped people that it is not the body that represents beauty but inner values; William Weir of Canada who has overcome disabilities to take part in sport; John Fer from the US, a lifelong runner who survived six years a POW in North Vietnam and kept up his physical and emotional fitness by running in place inside his cell; and prominent social activists such as Sandra Jimenez of Mexico and Boray Uras of Istanbul . Samsung Torch Bearers also include famous celebrities and sports stars who will share the Olympic spirit with people from all around the world such as Lan Sang from China (Image Ambassador of Bid for 2008 Olympic Games), Hussien Fahmy from Egypt (Actor) and Daniela Cicarelli from Brazil (Model, TV host).
Jong Yong Yun, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, said, “We are honored that Cathy Freeman will be representing Samsung in Sydney as the first Torch Bearer of the first truly global Olympic Torch Relay. She is an outstanding and inspirational athlete who truly reflects the Olympic value and joins a distinguished and diverse group of individuals from all around the world who will be sharing in the Olympic experience together with Samsung. Samsung's Olympic Torch Bearers truly represent what the Olympic Games is are all about.”
Once the Games is are underway Cathy will be joining other Samsung Athlete Ambassadors and making regular appearances at Olympic Rendezvous @ Samsung ( OR@S ), Samsung's Olympic pavilion where athletes and their families can mingle with sports fans and interact with the latest Samsung wireless technologies.
Notes to Editors: Samsung will be undertaking the following activity in its role as official Presenting Partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay:
Recognising those who inspire: There will be over 11,000 Torch Bearers for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay who will play a part in carrying the flame around the world. Samsung helped to select 1,800 of these torchbearers - people who best encompass the qualities of humanity that the Olympic Games represent.
City Celebration : Samsung will help organize celebratory events in each region to promote the Torch Relay. These events will be unique for each country to celebrate the local culture and heritage and include large-scale outdoor events, running festivals and roadshow.
Community relations : Through its involvement with the Community Task Force in each city, Samsung will be able to build relations with local government and council officials, law enforcement agencies and emergency services, transport organizations, tourist offices, schools and local media.
Media relations : Throughout all of this activity, Samsung will hold regular press conferences for local and national media, and will webcast the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay through the Samsung website. (www.samsung.com/olympics)
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries . The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones in quantity and the second largest producer of mobile phones in sales volume . largest producer of CDMA mobile phones . Since 1997 Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. For more information, please visit the web site,
http://www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Becomes Multi-Category Prestige Partner of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006
Doha , Qatar - 12 December 2005 : The Olympic Council of Asia and the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee officially signed a partnership agreement with the global leader in digital technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. as a Prestige Partner. The partnership includes exclusivity in the audio/visual equipment, Household Appliances and mobile telecommunications hardware categories for the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.
Samsung Electronics announce d that the company will continue its partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia and the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC) as a continuation of its support to the Asian Games since 1986.
Mr. Husain Al-Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia, Mr. Abdulla Khalid Al Qahtani, Director General of DAGOC and Mr. Sunny Hwang , Vice President and Head of Worldwide Sports Marketing of Samsung Electronics signed the agreement designating Samsung Electronics as Prestige Partner of the 15 th Asian Games Doha 2006 in a ceremony held in Doha today.
“We are very pleased to welcome Samsung Electronics to the 15 th Asian Games Doha 2006. Samsung Electronics is a long-term supporter of the Asian Games since 1986 in Seoul ,” said Mr. Al-Musallam.
“The partnership we have with Samsung as the Olympic Council of Asia comes at a time when Doha 's progress is already exceeding all expectations. This will be a fruitful partnership , ” Al Musallam added.
Under the agreement, Samsung Electronics will provide financial and technical support to the Asian Games Doha 2006. In addition, Samsung's audio/visual equipment, mobile telecommunications hardware and household appliances will be used on site at the Games by organizers, staff, media and volunteers. The se products, along with Samsung's technical expertise, are integral for a seamless execution of the Games. Moreover, Samsung's support will help athletes, officials and fans share the exciting moments of the 15 th Asian Games.
Mr. Al Qahtani of DAGOC congratulated Samsung Electronics as a Prestige Partner and expressed his appreciation of Samsung's contribution to Asia 's largest sporting event.
“We are very proud that the fame and recognition of the 15 th Asian Games has attracted the global leader in digital technology, Samsung Electronics. There is great synergy between Doha and Samsung in terms of dramatic growth, success, levels of performance and specific goals. Qatar has an elegant heritage that is reflected in Samsung's passion for innovation,” said Al Qahtani.
“Samsung's association with us reflects the cooperative, yet competitive team spirit of the 15 th Asian Games. I am confident that Samsung Electronics will deliver what we both have set out to achieve in December 2006 and as Samsung Electronics would say; “everyone is invited.”
Samsung Electronics is a long-time supporter of the Asian Games, beginning as a local sponsor of the Seoul 1986 Asian Games and continuing as a local sponsor for the Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games. Samsung's full commitment to the Asian Games started in 1998, participating as an official partner of the Bangkok Asian Games and as a multi-category sponsor in the Busan Asian Games in 2002.
“ Today, Samsung Electronics became a Prestige Partner in multiple categories for the Doha 2006 Games and w e are proud to support Doha in host ing the greatest and most successful 15 th Asian Games , ” said Mr. Hwang of Samsung Electronics.
“ Samsung Electronics has a strong tradition of supporting the world's best sporting competitions such as the Asian Games and the Olympic Games . This partnership provides Samsung with an important platform to show case our cutting- edge technology and leading products to a valuable audience in Asia ,” Mr. Hwang added.
Samsung Electronics highlights s ports sponsorship as a platform to raise brand awareness and build a reputation for excellence in corporate citizenship. Samsung's extensive support of sports , including the Asian Games, is based on its corporate values that celebrate peace, encourage friendly competition and promote unity among people of all cultures.
About Samsung and the Olympic Games
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. employs approximately 113,600 people in over 90 offices across 48 countries. The company is the world’s third largest producer of mobile phones. Since 1997, Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category and continues its contribution to the Olympic Movement as a Worldwide Olympic Partner and Presenting Partner for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and Torch Relay. In Torino, Samsung will provide Olympic staff, volunteers, athletes and media with 8,000 official Olympic Games phones, featuring its state of the art mobile information service, Wireless Olympic Works (WOW), designed to help organize the largest and most complex sporting event in the world. Also in Torino, Samsung will host the Olympic Rendezvous @ Samsung (OR@S), a relaxing and fun destination for spectators, athletes and their families. The popular meeting place features a series of daily events and activities, as well as a showcase for Samsung’s latest wireless products. For more information, please visit the web site, www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : Over 6,000 Olympic Competitors Make Use of Special Facilities to Contact Loved Ones
August 26, 2004 (Athens) - The emotional pressure on competitors and their families when they are thousands of miles away from family and friends can be intense. However, at the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, competitors have a facility that has been designated the ‘Official Meeting place for Athletes and their Families' that provides free telephone and on-line services. Over 6,000 athletes from a huge number of the 202 competing countries have based themselves here and taken time out from the pressure of the Games to make contact with home.
Samsung estimate that over 3,000 athletes have taken advantage of the free call to home ‘Share the Experience Call' that they offered and around 75,000 emails have been made so far from the OR@S facility.
Commenting on this phenomenon, Cathy Freeman (Sydney Gold medalist) and frequent visitor to the OR@S said: “This is really great. It can be very lonely competing at such a high level and the facility that Samsung has provided is invaluable in helping connect people with loved ones. Facilities like the OR@S really make a difference in achieving a successful event for the Olympic Games”.
Competitors from Australia to Zambia have used the facilities at OR@S including names such as: Niki Xanthou , (long jumper) from Greece, Miguel Indurain , ( former Olympic cyclist from Spain), Darren Campbell (200m s printer - UK), Alessio Boggiatto (swimmer from Italy), Andre Wessels (fencer from Germany) and Stephane Diagana (retired 400 meter hurdler from France) .
In fact, whole teams such as the Australian and South African water polo teams have arrived to relax together. Several medalists including Dimosthenis Tambakos, Greek Gold Medallist in gymnastic rings enjoyed the facilities following their success.
As a result of the popularity of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games so far, visitor numbers are far beyond those expected at OR@S. Over 8 00,000 visitors are now expected to visit it during the overall period of the Games, way beyond the 300,000 originally estimated .
The OR@S is the center of a wide range of other activities aimed at entertaining spectators and assisting competitors in order to share the Olympic spirit with everyone. During the Games Samsung has hosted a series of “National Days”, which celebrate the many cultures of Olympic nations . It is also hosting a series of auctions for Olympic memorabilia to raise money for the charity ‘Right To Play'. Fans are able to meet their national heroes and heroines, enjoy musical performances and special laser shows.
The OR@S is located within the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) next to the Olympic Superstore.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries. The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones in quantity and the second largest producer of mobile phones in sales volume. Since 1997 Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. And Samsung is a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
Samsung Media Contact:
Hyewon Sohn / Tanya Veingard
Samsung Olympic Games Press Office
O: +30 210 003 7257
M: +30 697 225 5617 / +30 697 225 5925
E: hyewon.sohn@ samsung.com
E: tanya_veingard@uk.cohnwolfe.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG and the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay
SAMSUNG signs the contract with ATHOC to be an official Presenting Partner of the A THENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay ? a privilege given to just two TOP V sponsors. As the first ever truly global Olympic Torch Relay, it will be the world's largest celebration of this kind .
Celebrating the return of the Games to Athens in a dramatic and inspiring way, the Torch Relay will be the longest ever, running for the first time across five continents as represented by the famous Olympic rings, and uniting communities worldwide in a global celebration of the Olympic Values of fair play, friendship, practice, exercise and ethos.
SAMSUNG's Olympic Torch Relay activities
The Olympic Torch Relay inevitably attracts huge crowds and generates enormous excitement in local communities. SAMSUNG is proud to be a sponsor and Presenting Partner for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay and is helping to generate some of this excitement with a series of events around the world. Involved throughout the event in every country, the company is helping to build the bridges between nations and celebrate the Olympic spirit in reflection of the symbolism of the flame. SAMSUNG will help to generate publicity and interest in each city on the relay route, organize media and other promotional events along the route itself, recruit celebrity torchbearers and organize arrival and departure ceremonies in co-operation with city councils and local National Olympic Committees. The company will also organize running festivals in selected cities, in which anyone can take part. Specific activities and responsibilities include:
Recognizing those who inspire : There will be over 10,000 torchbearers for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay who play a part in carrying the flame around the world and SAMSUNG will help to select 1,800 of these torchbearers, using its substantial marketing presence to attract people who best encompass the qualities of humanity that the Olympic Games represents.
SAMSUNG announces Catherine Freeman, the last torchbearer at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, as its first torchbearer for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay. SAMSUNG honors to support the Olympic spirit by designating her as the first torchbearer and she has expressed her excitement to be a part of two consecutive Olympic Games. Catherine Freeman is one of Australia's most admired and respected athletes as well as a gold medallist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
City Celebration : SAMSUNG will help organize celebratory events in each region to promote the Torch Relay. These events will be unique for each to celebrate the local culture and heritage. Many different sorts of event are planned, including large-scale outdoor events, running festivals, roadshows as well as local community activities such as hospital visits by torchbearers.
Community relations: Through its involvement with the Community Task Force in each city, SAMSUNG will be able to build relations with local government and council officials, law enforcement agencies and emergency services, transport organizations, tourist offices, schools and local media.
Media relations: Throughout all of this activity, SAMSUNG will hold regular press conferences for local and national media, and will broadcast the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay through webcasting on SAMSUNG's website.
Catherine Freeman
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Gold Medallist
Women’s 4 x 400m 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester
Gold Medallist
Women’s 400m Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
1999 World Championships
Seville 1st 400m
1997 World Championships
Athens 1st 400m
Silver Medallist
Women;s 400m Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games
Inspirational Award 2000
International Athletic Foundation
Lighting the Cauldron
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Olympic Order
International Olympic Committee 2001
PERSONAL BESTS (2000-present)
2003
Awarded Centenary Medal
2002
Named ‘Global Leader of Tomorrow 2002’ by World Economic Forum
2001
Doctorate of Ballarat University (Honoris Causa)
2001
Selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders for Tomorrow for 2002
2001
World Sportswoman of the Year - Laureus World Sports Awards
2001
VOC’s 2000 Wilfred Kent Hughes Award (for most outstanding Olympic Performance by a Victorian Athlete)
2001
Australian Print Media Award
2001
Arthur Ashe Courage Award - ESPY Awards
2001
Order of Australia Medal - Australia Day honors
2000
Victorian Sportswoman of the Year
2000
Most Outstanding Female Performer Award - Olympian Club of Australia
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG steps up Olympic Games marketing campaign
ATHENS, GREECE (October 30, 2003). In 288 days the world will be able to join in the spirit of the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad as the first Olympic Games of the third millennium returns to Athens, the birthplace of the modern day Olympic Games. Today SAMSUNG Electronics announced its first truly global sports marketing campaign to support its sponsorship as the official Worldwide Wireless Communications Equipment Partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games.
SAMSUNG unveiled a series of marketing initiatives designed to drive awareness of its involvement with the Olympic Movement and allow sports fans around the world the opportunity to share the Olympic spirit and excitement in the lead up to and during the Games, while reinforcing the company’s reputation and commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and global friendship.
SAMSUNG will enable organizers and staff of the ATHENS 2004 Olympics Games to organize and run the most complex sporting event ? and the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay - in the world by providing them with its latest state-of-the-art wireless communications equipment technology as one of eleven TOP (The Olympic Partners) sponsors and one of two presenting partners of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
SAMSUNG's involvement with the Olympic Movement began in 1988 when the company became a local sponsor for the Seoul Olympic Games and it became a worldwide TOP sponsor in 1997.
“We are very proud to be a TOP sponsor of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games,” said II-Hyung Chang, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at SAMSUNG Electronics. “Our Olympic marketing efforts are an important part of our sports marketing strategy to strengthen the SAMSUNG brand and enhance our global market position, while at the same time contributing to the success of the Olympic Games. The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games will prove to be a very significant moment in our sponsorship history as we integrate our marketing efforts globally to ensure a consistent program of activity and message.”
"We have had a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with SAMSUNG over the past 7 years. SAMSUNG is one of our most active Sponsors and their contribution to and involvement with the Olympic Movement will make the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games even more significant and successful for the athletes, media and spectators", says Gerhard Heiberg, IOC Member and Chairman of the Marketing Commission."
As an official Presenting Partner of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay, a privilege given to just two TOP V sponsors, SAMSUNG has designated Cathy Freeman, Olympic gold medallist and the last torchbearer of Sydney 2000, as its first torchbearer for what will be the first ever truly global Olympic Torch Relay and the world’s largest celebration of its kind. As a SAMSUNG athlete ambassador, Cathy Freeman will be an integral part of the company’s ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games global marketing program.
Cathy Freeman expressed her excitement to be a part of two consecutive Olympic Games: ”At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games I was bestowed with the great honor of carrying the Olympic Torch and lighting the flame that signaled the start of the Games. It was one of the greatest moments of my life and I feel very privileged that SAMSUNG has given me the opportunity to be a torchbearer once again. The Olympic symbolize so much but in particular the torch resemble the crossing of boundaries and the coming together of cultures regardless of age, gender or race.
SAMSUNG's marketing program is already underway and includes:
On-line promotion
On 13 August 2003, exactly one year before the opening ceremony, SAMSUNG launched an essay contest online at www.samsung.com/olympics. The contest, in which entrants must submit an essay on the subject “My Olympic Hero”, offers six first prize winners a trip to the Games, and six second prize winners the chance to be a torchbearer during the Olympic Torch Relay.
The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay
Working alongside the other Olympic Torch Relay presenting partner and TOP sponsor Coca-Cola, for the first truly global Olympic Torch Relay, SAMSUNG is proud to bring the emotion and inspiration of the Olympic Games to the past and future host cities of the Summer Games. SAMSUNG will be actively involved in the organization and operation of this 10-week relay across five continents.
Athlete Ambassadors
SAMSUNG will work with some National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and high-profile athlete ambassadors to broaden communication of the SAMSUNG brand and its products.
Olympic Rendezvous @ SAMSUNG
As part of its on-going brand presence program, SAMSUNG will again build a pavilion within the OAKA as a fun and secure place for athletes, and their families. For the spectators coming to the Games, OR@S will be a center of entertainment and a chance to meet the Athletes in person. In addition, OR@S will provide a base for showcasing SAMSUNG's latest wireless communications technology.
Eurosport
The company has developed a partnership with Eurosport, Europe’s leading sports broadcaster, in which the company will promote its Olympic activities, technology and products to an audience of passionate sports fans. The two companies have begun to work together to promote SAMSUNG's Olympic activity, including its online essay contest and the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
ATHOC Support Program
In total, SAMSUNG will provide over 22,000 wireless communication devices to athletes, officials, media, staff and volunteers. SAMSUNG's expertise in digital wireless communications equipment will play a vital role in contributing to the successful operation of the Games, and its unique and innovative information system, WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) will help to make the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games a success.
[About SAMSUNG]
SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. SAMSUNG Electronics employs approximately 75,000 people in 89 operations in 45 countries. The company is the world’s largest producer of CDMA mobile phones. SAMSUNG Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media Network Business, Device Solution Network Business, Telecommunication Network Business and Digital Appliance Network Business. Since 1997 SAMSUNG has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG becomes multi-category Prestige Partner of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006
Samsung signs agreement in support of the Asian Games
Doha , Qatar - 12 December 2005 : The Olympic Council of Asia and the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee officially signed a partnership agreement with the global leader in digital technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. as a Prestige Partner. The partnership includes exclusivity in the audio/visual equipment, Household Appliances and mobile telecommunications hardware categories for the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.
Samsung Electronics announce d that the company will continue its partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia and the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC) as a continuation of its support to the Asian Games since 1986.
Mr. Husain Al-Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia, Mr. Abdulla Khalid Al Qahtani, Director General of DAGOC and Mr. Sunny Hwang , Vice President and Head of Worldwide Sports Marketing of Samsung Electronics signed the agreement designating Samsung Electronics as Prestige Partner of the 15 th Asian Games Doha 2006 in a ceremony held in Doha today.
“We are very pleased to welcome Samsung Electronics to the 15 th Asian Games Doha 2006. Samsung Electronics is a long-term supporter of the Asian Games since 1986 in Seoul ,” said Mr. Al-Musallam.
“The partnership we have with Samsung as the Olympic Council of Asia comes at a time when Doha 's progress is already exceeding all expectations. This will be a fruitful partnership , ” Al Musallam added.
Under the agreement, Samsung Electronics will provide financial and technical support to the Asian Games Doha 2006. In addition, Samsung's audio/visual equipment, mobile telecommunications hardware and household appliances will be used on site at the Games by organizers, staff, media and volunteers. The se products, along with Samsung's technical expertise, are integral for a seamless execution of the Games. Moreover, Samsung's support will help athletes, officials and fans share the exciting moments of the 15 th Asian Games.
Mr. Al Qahtani of DAGOC congratulated Samsung Electronics as a Prestige Partner and expressed his appreciation of Samsung's contribution to Asia 's largest sporting event.
“We are very proud that the fame and recognition of the 15 th Asian Games has attracted the global leader in digital technology, Samsung Electronics. There is great synergy between Doha and Samsung in terms of dramatic growth, success, levels of performance and specific goals. Qatar has an elegant heritage that is reflected in Samsung's passion for innovation,” said Al Qahtani.
“Samsung's association with us reflects the cooperative, yet competitive team spirit of the 15 th Asian Games. I am confident that Samsung Electronics will deliver what we both have set out to achieve in December 2006 and as Samsung Electronics would say; “everyone is invited.”
Samsung Electronics is a long-time supporter of the Asian Games, beginning as a local sponsor of the Seoul 1986 Asian Games and continuing as a local sponsor for the Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games. Samsung's full commitment to the Asian Games started in 1998, participating as an official partner of the Bangkok Asian Games and as a multi-category sponsor in the Busan Asian Games in 2002.
“ Today, Samsung Electronics became a Prestige Partner in multiple categories for the Doha 2006 Games and w e are proud to support Doha in host ing the greatest and most successful 15 th Asian Games , ” said Mr. Hwang of Samsung Electronics.
“ Samsung Electronics has a strong tradition of supporting the world's best sporting competitions such as the Asian Games and the Olympic Games . This partnership provides Samsung with an important platform to show case our cutting- edge technology and leading products to a valuable audience in Asia ,” Mr. Hwang added.
Samsung Electronics highlights s ports sponsorship as a platform to raise brand awareness and build a reputation for excellence in corporate citizenship. Samsung's extensive support of sports , including the Asian Games, is based on its corporate values that celebrate peace, encourage friendly competition and promote unity among people of all cultures.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. Samsung Electronics has been the worldwide sponsor of World Cyber Games since 2000. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : Chelsea FC Visits Korea for Friendly Match with Suwon SAMSUNG Bluewings
SEOUL , Korea – May 19, 2005 : The official press conference for the “ Samsung Mobile Invitational: Chelsea FC vs. Suwon Bluewings” friendly soccer match was held today at the Shilla Hotel. The first ever friendly game between the two clubs will be played at the Suwon World Cup Stadium at 19:00 on May 20 (Friday) and will pit the 2004/2005 English Premier League Champions Chelsea FC against the 2004 Korean League and Asian A3 Champions Cup winner Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
Chelsea 's trip to Korea provides an opportunity for the team to build a global relationship with its fans in Asia and coincides with an agreement signed by Samsung Electronics on April 25 to become Chelsea FC's new official club sponsor. The five year deal starting on June 1, 2005 is the biggest ever sponsorship deal signed by Chelsea and the second largest by Samsung after its sponsorship of the Olympic Games. The deal gives Samsung exclusivity with Chelsea in product categories such as mobile phones, AV, white goods and IT equipment as well as a range of marketing activities to support and strengthen the value of both brands on a global scale.
Today's press conference was attended by Samsung corporate and Bluewings officials including Mr. Insoo Kim (CEO & President of Samsung Electronics Europe HQ) , Mr. Woosik Chu (Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics), Chelsea officials including Mr. Peter Kenyon (Chelsea FC CEO), head coach and team captain from both teams, and members of the domestic and international media.
At the press conference, head coaches Jose Mourinho of Chelsea and Bum-Keun Cha of the Bluewings exchanged team shirts. The May 20 friendly will mark the field debut of the new Chelsea Centenary jerseys to be worn from next season and which features the “Samsung Mobile” logo in the front .
Mr. Chu of Samsung commented: "Samsung is a leading global brand in digital technology and is enjoying dramatic growth around the world. Chelsea is making its mark on the world stage as one of the rising stars of football, and the association with the club will not only help drive and enhance Samsung's image on a global scale but also allow us to get even closer to our customers.”
Mr. Kenyon of Chelsea added: "We are absolutely delighted to have Samsung as our new official club sponsor. The company is one of the world's largest brand names, and we are excited about what it can offer Chelsea .”
As a company Samsung has already shown a strong commitment to sport through sponsorship of the Olympic Games and in football through its ownership of the Suwon Bluewings at home and as official sponsor of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in the mobile category, sponsoring all Asian regional qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup and the AFC Champions League.
Samsung's sponsorship of Chelsea FC is in line with the company's firm belief in responsible corporate citizenship and global friendship through sports, while also playing an important role in elevating Samsung's brand recognition in major international markets.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics President Kitae Lee named as 'Distinguished Industry Leader' by IEEE
The prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society (IEEE) is holding its Global Telecommunications Conference in Dallas November 29-December 3. During this event, the society will announce its decision to confer the Distinguished Industry Leader Award on Samsung Electronics President Kitae Lee.
IEEE Communications Society/Awards Chair Dr. Mike Kincaid says, "IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Industry Leader Award for 2004 has been voted on and unanimously awarded to Mr. Kitae Lee, President & CEO of Telecommunication Network Business, Samsung Electronics” and he explains “President Kitae Lee will receive this award in recognition of contributions and leadership in the development of the mobile communications industry and innovation in mobile communications technology”
The IEEE Distinguished Industry Leader Award is bestowed on just one person each year. The recipient must have been very influential in the development of the global information and communication industry. This influence could be either in leading the spread of new communication and information technology or in achieving milestones in the development of communication systems, handsets or services.
The IEEE presented its first Distinguished Industry Leader Award in 2001. The four recipients prior to President Lee are all at the very top of the global information and communication industry: NTT DoCoMo Chairman Keiji Tachikawa ('01), Cisco Chairman John Chambers ('02), Nokia Chairman Jorma Ollila ('03) and Qualcomm Chairman Erwin Jacobs ('04).
Samsung Electronics President Kitae Lee joins the ranks of a very elite group and is the first Korean to be so honored. President Lee says, “I have devoted my life to developing the communications industry and its technology and firmly believe that new wireless technology will be the nucleus that transforms our lives. I am honored to receive this award, which recognizes my life's work. In the future, I will continue to strive to create the most innovative technologies and to help advance both the information and communications industry as well as people's lives in general.”
The IEEE will formally present the award to President Lee at the International Conference on Communication (ICC), which will be held in Seoul next May.
The IEEE was established in 1984 and now has 360,000 members from academic, corporate and government circles in 176 countries. All members are professionally involved in the electronics or information/communications fields.
The importance of the IEEE continues to grow particularly in the telecommunications industry. It now plays a leading role in establishing next-generation communications technology standards such as 802.16
.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2003 parent company sales of US$36.4 billion and net income of US$5.0 billion. Employing approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices in 46 countries, the company consists of six main business units: Corporate Technology Operations, Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips, TFT-LCDs. For more information, visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Announces Ultra Fast 1-Gigabit OneNANDTM Flash Memory for Next-Generation Mobile Phone Market
Electronica 2004, Munich, Germany – November 10, 2004 : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the successful develop development of a 1Gigabit (Gb) OneNAND TM Flash memory device utilizing Samsung's advanced 90nm process technology. By introducing this high density OneNAND Flash memory device, Samsung expands its diverse portfolio of flash technology to fully support the advanced multimedia features associated with next generation handsets and other mobile applications.
Samsung's OneNAND device, providing a new Unified Storage concept , combines the high-speed data read function of NOR flash and the advanced data storage of NAND flash. The single chip is based on NAND architecture integrating buffer memory and logic interface.
Featuring a 66MHz synchronous interface and cache read function that enable an enhanced read performance of 108MBytes per second (MBps), the 1Gb OneNAND Flash boasts a four-fold read speed increase over conventional NAND Flash performance. Its faster read speeds resolves the delay time in copying the boot code from the NAND Flash to the DRAM and executing applications on-demand.
Today, a continuous multi-shot capability is limited to the DRAM buffer size. The 1Gb OneNAND delivers 10MBps of write speed, enabling direct write into the total Flash memory space without the need for DRAM buffering. This provides continuous, multi-shot capturing of 5-Megapixel images and real-time recording of VGA resolution video.
The OneNAND device also supports enhanced security features. An OTP block has been integrated into its design to prevent forgery. In addition, a lock function for the memory block unit is available to protect the operating system from viruses.
Samsung's OneNAND Flash solution is available separately or can be mounted together with a mobile SDRAM in an MCP to effectively execute the key operations on feature intensive next-generation mobile phones. Placing two 1Gb OneNAND Flash and one mobile SDRAM in a 3chip MCP, can satisfy the high performance, multimedia memory requirements of 3G mobile handsets.
Samsung's complementary Flash software solution includes a selection of operating software, an interface to RTOS file systems, all respective device drivers, and software development tools that further facilitate the application of OneNAND to mobile handsets.
Since initial market introduction in 2003, Samsung's OneNAND Flash technology is now adopted by more than 10 leading set designers in over 20 advanced mobile applications covering a broad field of mobile handsets, PDA, DSC, DTV, game consoles, and navigator systems.
Samsung will show its 1Gb OneNAND Flash and MCP-based mobile memory solutions at the Electronica 2004 Conference in Munich, Germany, November 9 - 12 . Samsung's booth number is A4 107 in Hall A4 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.
About Samsung OneNAND Flash
Samsung OneNAND is a single-chip comprising a NOR Flash interface, NAND Flash controller logic, NAND Flash Array and up to 5kB of internal Buffer-RAM. This level of integration enables OneNAND to achieve up to 108 MB/s of sustained read performance to optimize application functionality. Developed to meet the growing demand for faster internal data flows and large storage requirements, OneNAND supports high-resolution digital images, video and memory-hungry applications.
OneNAND is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. OneNAND is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2003 parent company sales of US$36.4 billion and net income of US$5.0 billion. Employing approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices in 46 countries, the company consists of six main business units: Corporate Technology Operations, Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, visit www.samsung.com .
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Introduces New Motion Recognition Phone
Seoul , Korea - November 25 , 2005 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the SPH-S4000, a new motion-recognition phone with health monitoring and leisure functions .
The S4000 has an innovative motio n sensing capability which allows user to have full control of MP3 playback simply by moving the phone from side to side. The motion sensing capability also adds a new dimension to mobile games and introduces a variety of new entertainment features. The beat - box, music box and motion effects functions are easily controlled by a simple movement by users' hand motion.
The S4000 in addition has a built-in pedometer that count s the number of steps taken by the user throughout the day. In addition, the S4000's sophisticated sensors can monitor temperature, while an onboard compass is always ready for th those user s that enjoy traveling, hiking or outdoor activities.
All of these features are packaged in a sophisticated design and elegant finishing materials . The external LCD has a unique circular shape that can be used as a viewfinder to take pictures while the phone remains closed. A sliding lens - cover has been added for protection.
Samsung Electronics Telecommunications Network Business Division President Lee Ki t ae says, “The mobile phone has become an IT device that is very close to the lives of modern users. Samsung Electronics will continue to produce new models equipped with cutting-edge functions , yet simple to use in everyday life.”
The S4000 will first be available at the end of this month in Korea at around US$400.
S1400 Specification
Dimension
88mm long x 46mm wide x 28mm thick
Weight
100g
Display
Main: 176 x 200 pixel, 1.76” 262K-color TFT-LCD
Sub: 96 x 96 pixel, 1.1” 65K-color OLED
Camera
1.3M-pixel CMOS
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113, 6 00 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Introduces Sleek, Stylish, Compact and Wireless Printers at CeBIT 2003
Hanover, March 13, 2003 ? Samsung Electronics introduces a range of 3 new fully featured models for the entry-level laser category, all featuring a cassette-fed mechanism. The ML-1510, ML-1710 and ML-1750 are the world’s smallest cassette based printers. These unique, space-saving models are equipped with advanced technology and a number of innovative features including compatibility with a range of operating system and paper handling for a wide variety of paper stocks and sizes.
“Samsung has realized tremendous success in the personal laser printer category by combining the most advanced technology with superior value for money,” said Mr. Jang Jae Lee, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Digital Printing Division. “We are committed to ongoing R&D to deliver high-quality products at an affordable price for all sectors of the laser printer market.”
ML-1510 offers a speedy 14 page-per-minute output rate, ML-1710 & ML-1750
Offer 16 page-per-minute output rate and all incorporate Samsung’s unique Toner Saver technology, which reduces toner consumption by up to 40 percent when activated, delivering additional cost savings through fewer replacement of cartridges.
Its most feature-rich ML-2150 series printers offer a broad range of options to meet the needs of any workgroup and corporate including wireless capability. The ML-2150 Series is equipped with a brand new 20-page-per-minute duplexing print engine. Other key features include 16MB of standard memory (expandable to 144MB), and an extra large paper-handling capacity including a 500-sheet paper cassette and a 100-sheet multi-purpose feeder, as well as an optional 500-sheet second cassette.
All of the ML-2150 Series printers are equipped with multiple interfaces including USB 2.0 that is capable of transferring data at a much faster rate of 480Mbps which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1. The printers are also net workable via an Ethernet 10/100 Base TX network adapter or a combination 10/100 Base TX and 802.11b wireless NIC, either as options or standard configuration.
The SCX-4016 and SCX-4216F are powerful new flatbed multi-function units ideal for use by small and medium-size businesses. The SCX-4016 offers three-in-one functionality for printing, copying and scanning, while the SCX-4216F offers four-in-one functionality by adding faxing to its list of capabilities.
The SCX-4216F offers enhanced functions including a high-speed 33.6 Kbps Super G3 Fax modem and a 30-page automatic document feeder (ADF) for sending and receiving long faxes. Both SCX-4016 and SCX-4216F models utilize Samsung Printer Language (SPL), which produces razor-sharp text and graphics at a 600dpi resolution. The copy function allows documents to be enlarged by up to 400 percent or reduced to 25 percent of their original size.
Incorporating Samsung Electronics easy-to-use SmarThru3 Document Management software offering Optical Character Recognition(OCR), the SCX-4016 and SCX-4216F are capable of converting scanned documents for email, image, fax and web capabilities.
All models support a wide range of operating systems such as Windows and Mac. Especially, the ML-1510, ML-1710, ML-1750, and ML-2150 series support almost 20 types of Linux operating systems, making them one of the most competitive models in their class. The models also accept a wide variety of paper stocks and sizes making them the ideal solution for individuals or small businesses looking for an affordable way to produce professional quality.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/cebit
General Specifications ML-1750
ModelML-1750TechnologyMono LBPSpeed(A4)16 ppmResolution1200X600 dpiPrint LanguagePCL 6, IBM Proprinter, EpsonInterface(s)USB 2.0,
IEEE 1284CompatibilityWin 9x/NT 4.0/Me/2000/XP
Various Linux OS, Mac(Mac OS 8.6↑)Paper Input250 Sheets Cassette
1 Manual SlotPaper Output50 Sheets Face down
1 Sheet Face upPaper Sizes- Cassette: A4, A5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, ISO B5, JIS B5, 3"x5"
- Manual Slot : A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Folio, JIS B5, Executive, ISOB5, 3"x5",Monarch, No.9, No.10, DL, C5Special MediaTransparency, Labels, Postcard, EnvelopeDimensions (WxDxH)348x355x193mmWeight7kgSupplier life3,000 Sheets @IDC 5% Coverage
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Unveils 7.2Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor
Seoul Korea , September 12 , 2005 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it has developed a 7.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor (CIS). It is the world's first 7.2M-pixel CIS for compact cameras with the smallest pixel size. Higher resolution CIS chips reflect the industry-wide attention on CIS technology as a promising new imaging technology as well as a feasible replacement of charge-coupled device (CCD), especially in mobile applications such as camera phones, digital still cameras and digital camcorders.
This announcement was made at a press conference hosted by Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business president and CEO, Dr. Chang-Gyu Hwang in Seoul .
Samsung's 7.2M-pixel CIS has a 1/2-inch lens aperture and a 2.25um pixel size. The proprietary pixel structure enhances the fill factor over 55 percent and delivers high signal to noise ratio. Copper technology has been used for interconnects, and the resulting reduced pixel height gives high focusing efficiency and sensitivity. The overall performance is comparable to , or even exceeds, CCD quality.
The CMOS image sensors are achieving broader presence in today's mobile applications as the industry acknowledges the benefits and advances of the CMOS-based technology. After announcing the 5M-pixel CIS last June, Samsung's 7.2M-pixel underscores the high potential and value CIS technology can deliver for future high resolution and quality imaging.
Supporting the low power requirement in mobile or portable applications, the new CIS chip performs at the same level and operates at a power level that is a mere 10 percent of its charge-coupled device (CCD) counterpart. The lower power consumption and price competitiveness makes the CIS an attractive solution for image devices now being used on mobile phones and other portable digital appliances such as cameras and camcorders.
Industry research firm Gartner Dataquest predicts that the global CIS market will increase from US$2.4 billion in 2004 to US$3.2 billion this year and surge to US$5.6 billion by 2008.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : Related Party Transaction in Beneficiary Certificate
- Transaction counter party: Samsung Securities
- Relationship to the company: Affiliate
- Transaction date: Dec. 17, 2004
- Transaction amount: KRW 100 billion
- Transaction balance: KRW 1,300 billion
- Portion to the shareholders’ equity: 11.2%
- Beneficiary certificate details
• Name of beneficiary certificate: Samsung 12 Private Bond Investment-3
• Fund management: Samsung Investment Trust Management
• Relationship to the company: Affiliate
• Due date: Dec. 16, 2005
- Transaction purpose: The transaction aims to enable the company to manage its
fund in a stable manner and to improve fund profitability.
- Others: The transaction balance above is the total payment Samsung Electronics
has made to the investment fund to the Investment Trust Management
since July 16, 2004
- Relevant Disclosure: July 16, 2004
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG's Application Processors Power HP’s Newest iPAQ PDAs
Seoul, Korea, June 23, 2003-Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in semiconductor technology, today announced that its ARM9™-based S3C2410 application processor solution has been designed into two of Hewlett Packard’s newest iPAQ hand-held devices. The S3C2410 has been selected for its ability to lower power consumption and deliver optimum performance in the newly announced h1930 and h1940 iPAQ models.
The h1930 model features the 203MHz version of the S3C2410, allowing HP to offer a value-driven PDA with a great balance of performance and power consumption in a form factor that easily fits into a pocket. For the h1940, the 266 MHz version of the S3C2410 supports premium performance through increased processor speed and a faster 133 MHz memory bus. The S3C2410 also enables very appealing end-user features on these iPAQs such as color LCD display support, SD/MMC/SDIO, USB host and device, and touch screen interface.
“The Samsung S3C2410 product line provides a great combination of performance and power consumption,” said Cindy Box, the director of marketing at HP handhelds. “We are extremely pleased to offer the performance characteristics of Samsung’s processors in the sleek 1900 series HP iPAQ Pocket PCs.”
“The S3C2410 allows seamless interoperability between Microsoft Windows Mobile software and the applications developed for the operating system,” said Dr. Yun Tae Lee, vice president of SOC R&D Center at Samsung Electronics, “We look forward to continuing work with leading OEM companies like Hewlett Packard to help bring next generation, feature-rich mobile computing solutions to the consumer and enterprise markets.”
Developed around an ARM920T CPU core, Advanced Micro-controller Bus Architecture (AMBA), compiled memory and Harvard cache architecture with separate 16KB instruction and 16KB data caches, the Samsung S3C2410 presents an efficient, fully static design solution that is suitable for low-power applications such as PDAs and smart phones. The S3C2410 also interfaces to high density NAND flash memory and includes a host of peripherals in a small 14x14 mm package that is only 1.16mm in height. The fully featured S3C2410 delivers optimized CPU performance while saving design space and eliminating the need to configure additional components.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Unveils the World’s Fastest Mobile CPU
Seoul Korea, July 21, 2003 - SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the S3C2440, the world’s fastest mobile CPU, with a core speed of 533MHz. The new mobile CPU will drive the emergence of new services, functions and multimedia content for mobile handheld devices such as PDAs and smart phones.
“The increasing popularity of mobile applications is driving the demand for high-performance, low-power mobile processors, “ said Vice President Yun-tae Lee of the Mobile Design Project Team at SOC R&D Center, SAMSUNG Electronics. “SAMSUNG developed its newest 533MHz processor using its unique high-speed process and low-power design technology in conjunction with an optimized power management methodology that enables high performance operation from a minimal power source.”
The S3C2440 enables value-added end-user features such as camera interface, TFT & STN LCD display support, SD/MMC/SDIO, USB host and device, and touch screen interface. By providing a comprehensive set of common system peripherals, the S3C2440 reduces overall system costs and eliminates the need to configure additional components.
The S3C2440 CPU supports major operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE, Palm OS, Symbian and Linux. The device also offers the advantages of a built-in NAND flash boot loader so that high-density NAND flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip.
The S3C2440 features an ARM920T core, a 16/32-bit RISC microprocessor for high performance in a small form-factor and a low core voltage of 1.3V. In addition, it is developed using 0.13um CMOS standard cell and a memory compiler and adopts Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture (AMBA).
A recent Gartner Dataquest forecast reveals the global application/ multimedia processor market is expected to reach 25 million units in 2003 and leap to 170 million units by 2007. SAMSUNG’s high-speed, low-power mobile S3C2440 CPU is sampling now in 533MHz, 400MHz, and 300MHz versions and will be in mass production from Q4 2003.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Unveils an Ultra-Fast and High-Capacity Laser Printer for Businesses
ML-3560, an ultra-fast laser printer, can print 33 pages per minute
Equipped with 40GB HDD, it’s the largest capacity in its class for various printing job
The Series also offers a wide variety of office printing solutions
Seoul, Korea - August 11, 2005 -Samsung Electronics has introduced ML-3560, an ultra-fast laser printer capable of 33ppm, targeting medium- to large-size offices. After making a full-fledged entry to the printing market in 2000, Samsung Electronics became the global No. 2 in the Mono LBP market by 2003, based on the strengths of its standard LBP products. With the ML-3560 Series, however, the company is expanding its product lineup to include the upper-middle LBP market segment, setting a foot on the next stage for ultimate domination of the global laser printer market.
The ML-3560 Series is geared toward medium- to large-size offices, empowered with a high printing speed reaching 33ppm, 400MHz CPU, and paper inputs of 1,100 sheets. It works impeccably even when a lot of people use the product at the same time. Moreover, wired and wireless networks and duplex printing are available as options, able to create an optimal printing environment according to business needs.
Samsung Printers’ proprietary SyncThru Web Admin Service is a web-based management tool for configuring devices, checking device status, performing remote diagnostics, changing settings, and managing Samsung network printers and other printers. SyncThru Web Admin Service allows the printer administrator to learn the status of printers in real time such as their failures and toners’ residual quantity and manage all printers with ease.
The 40GB HDD, the highest-capacity embedded in the same rank printers, enable the ML-3560 Series printers to be more than simple peripherals dependent on computers and to perform independent tasks on their own. Using the high capacity HDD, the ML-3560 Series can carry out a wide array of tasks such as collate/reprint, delayed print, proof print, and private print. Furthermore, as the ML-3560 Series can apply the extension of various solutions such as JMS (Job Management system) and the Forms Overlay function, it is a printing solution machine rather than a simple printer.
Samsung Electronics’ ML-3560 Series is a product ideal for rapidly-growing high-speed laser printer market. Its large LCD and convenient and ergonomic buttons mean maximum user convenience as well. In addition, when Samsung’s proprietary “Toner Save” button is activated, the toner can be saved as much as 40%, providing both power and savings in the most optimal package to large-size offices with needs for high outputs.
Based on Samsung printers’ laser technology prowess, recognized as the No. 1 product in customer satisfaction by PC World (U.S.) two years running since 2003, Samsung Electronics is continually buttressing its printer lineup for medium- and large-size offices this year, with a plan to translate its success in the standard laser printer market to the high-speed laser printer market.
Entertainment functions were strengthened as well. The phones allow the user to compose tunes easily with the Music Maker feature and set them as a ring tone or an alarm. With the D720, the user can enjoy favorite songs with the dual stereo speaker system. Both models provide Bluetooth-based multiple games function enabling two people to play each other via Bluetooth.
Kitae Lee, President of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business, states, “Samsung's Symbian-based smart phones are built to satisfy the sophisticated tastes yet demanding lifestyle of the business user. The latest technology-leading features are packaged in a compact and fashion-setting design that distinguishes the Samsung phone.” He adds, “We plan to continue to introduce a wide range of smart phones for the worldwide market.”
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Unveils an Ultra-Fast and High-Capacity Laser Printer for Businesses
Seoul, Korea - August 11, 2005 -Samsung Electronics
has introduced ML-3560, an ultra-fast laser printer capable of 33ppm,
targeting medium- to large-size offices. After making a full-fledged entry
to the printing market in 2000, Samsung Electronics became the global
No. 2 in the Mono LBP market by 2003, based on the strengths of its standard
LBP products. With the ML-3560 Series, however, the company is expanding
its product lineup to include the upper-middle LBP market segment, setting
a foot on the next stage for ultimate domination of the global laser printer
market.
The ML-3560 Series is geared toward medium- to large-size offices, empowered
with a high printing speed reaching 33ppm, 400MHz CPU, and paper inputs
of 1,100 sheets. It works impeccably even when a lot of people use the
product at the same time. Moreover, wired and wireless networks and duplex
printing are available as options, able to create an optimal printing
environment according to business needs.
Samsung Printers’ proprietary SyncThru Web Admin Service is a web-based
management tool for configuring devices, checking device status, performing
remote diagnostics, changing settings, and managing Samsung network printers
and other printers. SyncThru Web Admin Service allows the printer administrator
to learn the status of printers in real time such as their failures and
toners’ residual quantity and manage all printers with ease.
The 40GB HDD, the highest-capacity embedded in the same rank printers,
enable the ML-3560 Series printers to be more than simple peripherals
dependent on computers and to perform independent tasks on their own.
Using the high capacity HDD, the ML-3560 Series can carry out a wide array
of tasks such as collate/reprint, delayed print, proof print, and private
print. Furthermore, as the ML-3560 Series can apply the extension of various
solutions such as JMS (Job Management system) and the Forms Overlay function,
it is a printing solution machine rather than a simple printer.
Samsung Electronics’ ML-3560 Series is a product ideal for rapidly-growing
high-speed laser printer market. Its large LCD and convenient and ergonomic
buttons mean maximum user convenience as well. In addition, when Samsung’s
proprietary “Toner Save” button is activated, the toner can
be saved as much as 40%, providing both power and savings in the most
optimal package to large-size offices with needs for high outputs.
Based on Samsung printers’ laser technology prowess, recognized
as the No. 1 product in customer satisfaction by PC World (U.S.) two years
running since 2003, Samsung Electronics is continually buttressing its
printer lineup for medium- and large-size offices this year, with a plan
to translate its success in the standard laser printer market to the high-speed
laser printer market.
Entertainment functions were strengthened as well. The phones allow the
user to compose tunes easily with the Music Maker feature and set them
as a ring tone or an alarm. With the D720, the user can enjoy favorite
songs with the dual stereo speaker system. Both models provide Bluetooth-based
multiple games function enabling two people to play each other via Bluetooth.
Kitae Lee, President of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business,
states, “Samsung's Symbian-based smart phones are built to satisfy the
sophisticated tastes yet demanding lifestyle of the business user. The
latest technology-leading features are packaged in a compact and fashion-setting
design that distinguishes the Samsung phone.” He adds, “We plan
to continue to introduce a wide range of smart phones for the worldwide
market.”
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3
billion. Employing approximately 113,000 people in over 90 offices in
48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital
Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor
Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of
the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest
producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For
more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Unveils Symbian-based Smart phones in Europe
Seoul, Korea - August 17, 2005 - Samsung Electronics , a leading provider of mobile phones, announced the launch of the company's first Symbian OS-based smart phones (model: SGH-D720 / SGH-D730) for the European market. This marks Samsung's full-fledged entry into the European smartphone market. The D720 and D730 will be introduced in succession, starting with Germany in August, followed by France , Italy and Russia .
The D720 and the D730 are compact and small with the same look and feel as the traditional mobile phone. The D720 has a sleek slide-up design and weighs only 110g. The slim D730 is a clamshell-type phone and remarkably light at 97g.
From a technical as well as design perspective, both Symbian OS-based smart phones are ideally aligned to meet the needs of business customers. With the application of the Symbian OS, the phones are better capable of performing multiple tasks and offer a more user-friendly environment.
The D720 and D730 offer versatile synchronization possibilities over Bluetooth and SynML and are equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera as well as MP3 player with lyrics support. In addition, two-way e-mail function and instant messaging capabilities enhance the convenience of this convergence device.
The phones have an internal storage capacity of 18MB and support an external memory storage capacity up to 512MB. Data is easily transferable as the phones support USB connection.
The business user can activate the flight mode, which prevents voice communication during airplane flights, and the phones enable a selective use of other business functions.
Entertainment functions were strengthened as well. The phones allow the user to compose tunes easily with the Music Maker feature and set them as a ring tone or an alarm. With the D720, the user can enjoy favorite songs with the dual stereo speaker system. Both models provide Bluetooth-based multiple games function enabling two people to play each other via Bluetooth.
Kitae Lee, President of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business, states, “Samsung's Symbian-based smart phones are built to satisfy the sophisticated tastes yet demanding lifestyle of the business user. The latest technology-leading features are packaged in a compact and fashion-setting design that distinguishes the Samsung phone.” He adds, “We plan to continue to introduce a wide range of smart phones for the worldwide market.”
SGH-D720 Specifications
GPRS(900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Symbian OS
Display: 1.9-inch 262,144-color TFT-LCD (176 x 208 pixels)
1.3-megapixel camera
External Memory: MMCmicro
MP3 Player with Lyrics Support
MPEG4/H.263/Real
MMS / E-mail / JAVA / WAP 2.0
64 Poly Ringtones
Music Maker
Bluetooth / USB support
Document Viewer, BT Multi-game
File Manager, Flight Mode
Dual Stereo Speaker
99x47x22.3mm, 110g
SGH-D730 Specifications
GPRS(900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
Symbian OS
Display: 1.9-inch 262,144-color TFT-LCD (176 x 208 pixels)
1.3-megapixel camera
External Memory: MMCmicro
MP3 Player with Lyrics Support
MPEG4/H.263/Real
MMS / E-mail / JAVA / WAP 2.0
64 Poly Ringtones
Music Maker
Bluetooth / USB support
Document Viewer, BT Multi-game
File Manager, Flight Mode
95x47x21.5mm , 97g
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Electronics Underscores Mobile Technology Leadership at Annual Press Conference
Seoul , Korea , Sept ember 12, 2005 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, announced three new technologies targeted at the expanding, multi-facetted mobile application industry. At a press conference held today in Seoul , Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business president and CEO, Dr. Chang-Gyu Hwang, introduced the following new devices :
• a 16Gb NAND flash memory using 50-nm technology for increased mobile storage;
• a 7.2 mega-pixel CMOS image sensor for high-end digital pictures ; and
• Fusion semiconductors for
N ext-generation smart phones and PDAs , MP3 music players , and Subscriber identity module card applications .
“Consumers are looking for ever smaller, more stylish mobile devices,” said Dr. Hwang. “This poses a challenge for the semiconductor industry to create chips that meet the high-performance, high-density and minimum space requirements but don't become a power drain. We're uniquely position ed to address the market with high value products as we are the only company that manufactures all the discrete components that go into these new solutions.”
Increased Mobile Storage
Samsung has developed the world's highest density NAND flash – a 16Gb multi-level cell (MLC) NAND memory. The 16Gb NAND density was achieved with the industry first use of 50-nanometer (nm) technology directly applicable to mass production processes and by using Samsung's proprietary 3D-transistor architecture. The finer geometry substantially reduces the noise level between cells and enables continued migration of storage platforms.
Higher Resolution Reflects Industry Attention
Samsung has developed a 7.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor (CIS) for many different types of compact digital cameras. Higher resolution CIS chips reflect an industry-wide attention on CIS technology as a promising new imaging technology as well as a feasible replacement of charge-coupled device (CCD), especially in mobile applications such as camera phones, digital still cameras and digital camcorders.
Fusion Semiconductor Technology for Mobile Applications
Leading the mobile convergence trend, Samsung has developed multi-featured Fusion Semiconductor solutions that provide space and power-sensitive packaging solutions for mobile applications. Fusion Semiconductor solutions combine memory and system LSI semiconductor devices into a single solution.
Samsung's new package-on-package (PoP), the SC32442 MSP, stacks together a high-performance, low-power mobile application processor with a memory multi-chip package (MCP), which contains NAND flash and low-power mobile SDRAM. With dimensions of 14x14x1.6mm, Samsung's new PoP can offer up to a 60 percent space saving on mobile handheld printed circuit boards (PCBs), compared to using discrete processor and memory devices.
The new SiP for MP3 players carries a low power MP3 decoder, audio CODEC chipset, NOR flash for code execution, and NAND flash for MP3 file storage. The SiP has a flexible design with NAND density of 512MB can easily be brought up to 1GB. The CODEC and NOR flash can also be selectively removed. The base design can then be utilized to meet the diverse features of MP3 players . Samsung's SiP can also resolve the large area coverage of the individual components and enable set designers to introduce even smaller or slimmer new MP3 players.
The new S-SIM for high-density SIM cards mounts a collective choice of in-house memory and system LSI technologies in a single package: a 128MB NAND Flash, a NAND Flash controller, and a SIM card IC. Samsung's S-SIM SiP solution provides a diverse set of high-speed interfaces including MMC, USB and several hundred-mega bits-per-second data transfer level that matches that of a PC.
Further information about all four of these new technologies is available at www.samsungsemi.com .
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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Corporate News : Payment of Interim Dividend
1.Total payout (KRW)
791,100,000,000
2. Dividend per
share (KRW)
Major shareholder
Common shares
5,000
Preferred shares
5,000
Minor shareholder
Common shares
5,000
Preferred shares
5,000
3. Dividend yield (%)
Major shareholder
Common shares
1.08
Preferred shares
1.69
Minor shareholder
Common shares
1.08
Preferred shares
1.69
4. Record date
06/30/2004
5. Board decision date
07/16/2004
- Attendance of outside directors
Present
(no.)
5
Absent
(no.)
2
- Attendance of auditors
Present
6. Others
- The total payout in item No.1 is rounded off for the amount
below KRW 100,000,000.
- The dividend yield in item No.3 was calculated as follows:
(Dividend per share) divided by (the average of ending
prices of the stock for five operating days leading up to two
days prior to the record date, i.e., 24th-28th) multiplied by 100
- The auditors in item No.5 are members of the audit committee.
- As SEC generated a record semi-annual net profit
exceeding the total net profit of the full year 2003,
the Company raised the interim dividend to KRW 5,000 per
share in a form of special dividend from the previous
KRW 500 per share.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG'S HT-DB390 Is Reviewed By Laptop
At more than 15 lbs., the HT-DB390 is uncommonly heavy for a unit of its size, but it supports a gorgeous front panel that would be a shame to hide behind a cabinet door.
Some of the receiver's weight is accounted for by two unusual features, the first being amplification for the subwoofer....
Read the full review.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Shares the Olympic Spirit
18 August 2004 (Athens) - Whilst athletes from over a hundred different nations are battling it out for gold medals at the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games , six lucky winner sand their guests have been treated to the prize of a life time, thanks to the Official Olympic Partner for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games , Samsung. They have been taking in the atmosphere at the greatest sporting event in the world, following their success in the “ Share The Olympic Spirit with Samsung” online essay contest.
Having impressed the judges with their inspiring entry on Olympic heroes, six winners w ere chosen from thousands of entrants and invited to Athens alongside their six guests to experience the Olympic Games first hand.
In a rollercoaster four- day trip, the winners had opportunity to be part of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games by watching competition events of Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Basketball , Water Polo and Handball
The highlight of their trip included a trip to the Athens Olympic Sports Complex where they brushed shoulders with the Olympic hero , Cathy Freeman at Samsung's specifically designed pavilion ? ‘Olympic Rendezvous @ Samsung (OR@S) '. Here the six winners and their guests had a chance to discuss their winning Olympic hero essay and hear insights from Cathy's years of diverse competition. Especially, Yvonne Hauck from Germany, who won the essay contest and the trip to Athens by writing about Cathy Freeman as her Olympic Hero, has finally met her Olympian at OR@S.
Alongside these unique experiences, all the prize-winners have been treated to an insight into Greece's celebrated and historical Olympian past. With the return of the Olympic Games to their birthplace , they have visited famous Athens landmarks. These have included the Parthenon and Acropolis, monuments which embody and evoke the Olympic ideals, as well as a relaxing cruise down the world famous Corinthian Canal.
Yvonne Hauck was jubilant following the trip to Athens: “The Olympic Games mean a great deal to me and to have the opportunity to be in Athens during this unique sporting event and to enjoy the competition at first hand was amazing. The whole trip was a unique experience and I would like to thank Samsung for making my dreams a reality. I really enjoyed meeting Olympic hero , Cathy Freeman . ”
Mr Il-Hyung Chang, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Samsung Electronics , commented : “Samsung would like to congratulate the six winners once again on their success in the essay competition and are delighted to be able to reward all prize winners with an opportunity to enjoy the unique spirit and atmosphere of the Olympic Games . We hope that they have all shared once in a life time experiences of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. ”
The essay contest, in which six countries participated including France, Germany, Italy, Russia , Spain and the UK asked entrants to share their thoughts, in a minimum of 160 words, on who their Olympic hero was and why. To incorporate the ideals of the Olympic Movement, participants were also asked to include one of the following key words ? goodwill, fair play, friendship, mind and effort.
Samsung's involvement with the Olympic Games began in 1988, when it became a national sponsor for the Seoul Olympic Games. Samsung then became a Worldwide Partner in the w ireless communications e quipment category for the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The company has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Olympic Games by signing on to continue as Worldwide Partner in the w ireless communications e quipment category for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in telecommunication technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices across 46 countries. The company is the world's third largest producer of mobile phones in quantity and the second largest producer of mobile phones in sales volume. Since 1997 Samsung has been the Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category. Samsung was a Proud Presenter of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.samsung.com
For more information:
Tanya Veingard (International) / Haris Makrakou (Greek)
Samsung Olympic Games Press Office
O: +30 210 003 7257
M: +30 697 225 5925 / +30 694 880 0746
E: tanya_veingard@uk.cohnwolfe.com / hmakrakou@theprteam.gr
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Introduces a ‘Korea-Japan Roaming Phone’
Seoul , Korea , - August 1, 2005 - Samsung Electronics announced the launch of a multi-function Korea – Japan roaming mobile phone (model: SCH-V670). V670 also comes with the latest multimedia features (MP3, VOD, MOD, etc.), as well as diverse cutting-edge features, including file viewer and mobile printing.
V670 is Samsung' s second edition after unveiling its first Korea – Japan roaming mobile phones (model: SCH-X600, SPH-X6000) during the 2002 World Cup season.
Users can use their own phones when traveling in countries that use same frequency CDMA technology. However for Japan , users had to rent a phone that works in Japan . V670 allows the Korean user to use the phone in Japan without having to rent a mobile phone separately . When the phone owner selects a country for international roaming from the menu, roaming is activated without having to call the service provider before leaving the country.
In addition, as this model is based on the EV-DO technology, the phone allows rich multimedia contents to be downloaded as well. Thus, enjoying music or video through the phone via cutting-edge multimedia features such as MP3, VOD, and MOD while in Japan , whether on business or pleasure, is possible.
V670 has a wide range of business task support features for those frequenting Japan on business trips. A file viewer feature displays MS Office, PDF and JPG files directly on the phone . Wired and wireless mobile printing is supported supported and portable disks for file portability are equipped on the phone as well.
A sophisticated antenna-style design imbues a luxurious image while convenient and refined new graphic user interface supports eight different styles of calligraphy, maximizing user convenience and satisfaction in both internal and external designs.
It comes packed with a 1.3 mega pixel camera , GPS , remote control function for TVs, game players, and air conditioners . Additionally, an mobile-commerce function is supported . The phone offers 2 colors - in smoky bl a ck or silver. The phone is available in Korea at around USD 500.
Product Features:
- Automatic roaming between Korea and Japan
- Latest multimedia support (VOD / MOD / MP3)
- 1.3 mega pixel camera
- Mobile-Commerce: Mobile banking and pay card for public transportation
- File viewer and a portable disk feature
- Wired and wireless printing via IrDA and Pictbridge
- Doubles as a remote control for various home appliances
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : SAMSUNG Introduces a ‘Korea-Japan Roaming Phone’
Seoul , Korea , - August 1, 2005 - Samsung Electronics announced the launch of a multi-function Korea – Japan roaming mobile phone (model: SCH-V670). V670 also comes with the latest multimedia features (MP3, VOD, MOD, etc.), as well as diverse cutting-edge features, including file viewer and mobile printing.
V670 is Samsung's second edition after unveiling its first Korea – Japan roaming mobile phones (model: SCH-X600, SPH-X6000) during the 2002 World Cup season.
Users can use their own phones when traveling in countries that use same frequency CDMA technology. However for Japan , users had to rent a phone that works in Japan . V670 allows the Korean user to use the phone in Japan without having to rent a mobile phone separately . When the phone owner selects a country for international roaming from the menu, roaming is activated without having to call the service provider before leaving the country.
In addition, as this model is based on the EV-DO technology, the phone allows rich multimedia contents to be downloaded as well. Thus, enjoying music or video through the phone via cutting-edge multimedia features such as MP3, VOD, and MOD while in Japan , whether on business or pleasure, is possible.
V670 has a wide range of business task support features for those frequenting Japan on business trips. A file viewer feature displays MS Office, PDF and JPG files directly on the phone . Wired and wireless mobile printing is supported supported and portable disks for file portability are equipped on the phone as well.
A sophisticated antenna-style design imbues a luxurious image while convenient and refined new graphic user interface supports eight different styles of calligraphy, maximizing user convenience and satisfaction in both internal and external designs.
It comes packed with a 1.3 mega pixel camera , GPS , remote control function for TVs, game players, and air conditioners . Additionally, an mobile-commerce function is supported . The phone offers 2 colors - in smoky black a ck or silver. The phone is available in Korea at around USD 500.
Product Features:
- Automatic roaming between Korea and Japan
- Latest multimedia support (VOD / MOD / MP3)
- 1.3 mega pixel camera
- Mobile-Commerce: Mobile banking and pay card for public transportation
- File viewer and a portable disk feature
- Wired and wireless printing via IrDA and Pictbridge
- Doubles as a remote control for various home appliances
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 1 1 3,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Corporate News : Related Party Transaction in Beneficiary Certificate
- Transaction counter party: Samsung Securities
- Relationship to the company: Affiliate
- Transaction date: October 21, 2004
- Transaction amount: KRW 100 billion
- Transaction balance: KRW 150 billion
- Portion to the shareholders’ equity: 11.2%
- Beneficiary certificate details
• Name of beneficiary certificate: Samsung 03 Private Bond Investment-8
• Fund management: Samsung Investment Trust Management
• Relationship to the company: Affiliate
• Due date: January 19, 2005
- Transaction purpose: The transaction aims to enable the company to manage its
fund in a stable manner and to improve fund profitability.
- Others: -
- Relevant Disclosure: July 16, 2004
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Corporate News : Related Party Transaction in Beneficiary Certificate
- Transaction counter party: Bridge Securities
- Relationship to the company: -
- Transaction date: September 10, 2004
- Transaction amount: KRW 50 billion
- Transaction balance: KRW 50 billion
- Portion to the shareholders’ equity: 5.6%
- Beneficiary certificate details
• Name of beneficiary certificate: Samsung 06 Private Bond Investment-3
• Fund management: Samsung Investment Trust Management
• Relationship to the company: Affiliate
• Due date: March 9, 2005
- Transaction purpose: The transaction aims to enable the company to manage its
fund in a stable manner and to improve fund profitability.
- Others: -
- Relevant Disclosure: July 16, 2004
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