Hires key inventor Brian Richardson
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology
licensing companies, today announced it has acquired the lighting and
display portfolio of patents and technology from privately held Imagine
Designs Inc. The patented innovations include technology for general
lighting, LCD backlighting, and microelectromechanical system (MEMS)
displays, expanding the breadth of products in these applications that
can be addressed by Rambus. In addition, Imagine Designs' founder and
principal inventor Brian Richardson will join Rambus as a technical
director in the Lighting and Display Technology business.
"This acquisition complements our portfolio of leading-edge technology,
allowing us to provide a wider range of solutions to our customers for
their next-generation LED based lighting and display products," said
Jeff Parker, president of Lighting and Display Technology at Rambus.
"With his strong track record of invention, we are very pleased that
Brian joins our world-class team of engineers and scientists to continue
the development of this breakthrough technology."
Mr. Richardson joins Rambus to continue the development of innovations
and solutions for general lighting and displays. In addition, Mr. Pete
Pappanastos has joined Rambus as a director of Strategic Development for
the Lighting and Display Technology business. Rambus intends to support
and further build the customer relationships and momentum that Imagine
Designs established in the entertainment, architecture, street light and
general lighting markets.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies.
Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of
architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic
systems. Rambus' patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help
industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus
licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of
leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India,
Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available
at www.rambus.com.
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Source: Rambus Inc.
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