Digital Imaging SIG

The Evolving Role of Graphics Processors in Imaging
Chris Pedersen, Market Development Manager, NVIDIA

Graphics processors have a long history as rendering engines for various imaging applications. Today, they are being tapped increasingly for their computational power as well – off-loading the CPU and accelerating tasks such as panorama stitching, transcoding, and image enhancement. Come learn how the selection of a graphics processor for imaging can drive better experiences with photo and video applications

Chris Pedersen has a long history of creating new consumer rich-media businesses from video servers and consumer imaging PCs to media-hubs and photo-accessories.  He has managed marketing and engineering programs at Agilent, Hewlett Packard and NVIDIA.  He was recently a Senior Analyst at DIGDIA focused on new business creation in consumer rich media markets.  He is a working professional photographer, and founder of photo-accessory company – Phoxle.  He has an electrical engineering degree from Brigham Young University.

The agenda for the meeting is:

7:00 – 7:30 PM Administrivia and Tech Talk
7:30 – 7:45 PM Break
7:45 - 8:45 PM Lecture

In the Santa Clara MicroCenter store. Map and directions to the store.