Samsung Electronics and IBM Announce Patent Cross-License Agreement

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Co and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a patent cross-license agreement, under which the companies will license their respective patent portfolios to each other. Specific terms and conditions of the agreement were not disclosed.

Over the past several decades, IBM and Samsung have built strong patent portfolios covering a wide range of technologies including semiconductors, telecommunications, visual and mobile communications, software and technology-based services. This cross-licensing agreement enables the two companies to innovate and operate freely while using each other’s patented inventions to help keep pace with sophisticated technology and business demands.

The companies said the cooperation fostered by cross-licensing reinforces their ability to provide better products and services, while maintaining their competitiveness.

“This licensing agreement will help both companies expedite innovation and achieve business growth by providing each company access to the other's patents for basic technologies,” said Dr. Seungho Ahn, Executive Vice President and Head of the IP Center, Samsung Electronics. “We also hope the agreement will open new opportunities for wider collaboration between two of the leading innovators in the technology industry.”

“Patents and innovation are a critical component of IBM's high-value business strategy,” said Ken King, vice president, Patents, Software & Services IP Licensing for IBM. “In addition to protecting the huge investment we make in R&D, patents also allow us establish cross-licenses, which provide IBM and partners like Samsung with significant freedom of action, which is essential in the competitive global business environment.”

On his part, Mr. sangSuk Roh said: “We are glad to partner with IBM. and looking forward to further cooperation. This agreement affirms Samsung’s leadership in electronics and proves the excellence of Samsung’s products in all fields, and particularly in accessing the highest levels exclusively and globally. We keen to expand our partnerships and activities to offer the best of products and reaching out to all our customers in the Levant region.”

IBM and Samsung topped the list of the world's most inventive companies in 2010 as the first and second recipients of U.S. patents, respectively. IBM has been the leading recipient of U.S. patents for 18 consecutive years.

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Samsung Delivers Stylish Design and Enhanced Performance Through the New ST95, ST90 and ST65

Slim-line design and high-quality performance for those passionate about photography

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the ST95, ST90 and ST65, the latest additions to its ultra-slim, stylish design range, delivering the perfect balance between style and functionality. The latest launches reinforce Samsung’s ambition to produce high performing, fashionable and portable models for all customers, which still maintain a premium and high quality feature set to guarantee great images.

The ST95, ST90 and ST65 boast impressive performance features within their ultra-slim line design. With each device measuring 16.5mm (ST90) or 17mm (ST95 and ST65), the new cameras ensure users have the most sleek and stylish compact cameras on the market to match their personal style. The compact design of each model has been specifically developed to improve the overall usability and function of the cameras. The ST95 and ST90 range boasts five fashion leading colors – silver, indigo blue(ST95 Black), pink, purple and orange – and the ST65 is also available in silver, indigo blue, emerald blue and tomato red. All three cameras can effortlessly slip into any jacket pocket for added portability, so it’s ready to go whenever you need to capture that perfect picture.

The compact models incorporate leading features to maximize performance in any situation, delivering high image quality. These features include a 26mm wide lens on the ST95 and ST90, and a 27mm wide lens on the ST65 plus a 5x optical zoom lens, to ensure users can capture every detail within the frame while delivering a deeper image perspective. The camera range also boasts high definition with 16 megapixels for the ST95 and 14 megapixels for the ST90 and ST65, delivering sharp, crisp and highly detailed photographs in any environment. Whether the user wants to capture the perfect shot of friends or the latest scenic setting from their hotel window, the intelligent Smart Auto system chooses from 16 different landscape (ST65 15 mode), portrait to automatically capture the perfect image.

Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics said: “Today’s launch reinforces Samsung’s ability to balance our consumers’ needs for style and design whilst still maintaining high performing innovative features. We know that our customers are passionate about compact and sleek design and following the global success of the ST60 and ST70, we have upgraded and streamlined the optical performance within the slim-line outer body to meet these demanding requirements. The design has been carefully considered to ensure it meets the requirements and usability needs of our customers for the best camera experience.”

Mr. Sang Suk Roh, president of Samsung Levant said: “Samsung is a leading company in electronics with advanced technologies which meets the needs of the market. Samsung’s vision is to offer innovative products with unique designs that meet the needs of our customers.”

HD Movie Recording with enhanced Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface for advanced capturing

All three cameras include 720p HD Movie recording, the ST95 also supports H.264 codec, providing 2-4 times longer recording capabilities compared to conventional models with MPEG-4 OR MJPEG. Capturing high quality video to share and enjoy with friends is a must-have function, and the latest ST range makes sure people can effortlessly capture and create through the HD shooting and HD playback movie functions. The ST95 also reaches new levels of interaction with the consumer, through newly developed Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface which works with a 3.0” wide multi-purpose LCD touch screen, so users can quickly access, manage and use key features like they would on a modern day Smart phone.

Smart Feature Technology for intuitive and easy to use capturing

To ensure that the camera reaches the high-performing standards required by today’s passionate camera users, the ST range also boasts Smart Filter and Smart Album functions. The Smart Filter delivers a high-performing artistic edge to both still shots and videos, through the miniaturizing effect, compositional contrast, with a Vignetting filter and the Fish-eye setting to provide a cool, unique and stylized finish. For all those photos of friends, birthday parties and celebrations with loved ones, the Smart Album automatically organizes photos by type, date and even by face recognition, so you can always find your best friend amongst your favorite photos for added ease of use.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. 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, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung lightens the load with featherweight-design Notebook 9 Series PC

The Samsung Notebook 9 Series marries innovative design and performance

for a new dimension in mobile computing

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today unveiled the Samsung Notebook 9 Series at the International Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. With a weight of only 1.31kg (2.88lbs.), measuring only 16.3mm(0.64inches) in depth, and with a screen size of 13 inches, the Samsung Notebook 9 Series is premium notebook for consumers who pursue the best of everything: design, performance and usability.

Samsung’s Notebook 9 Series has been equipped with a vivid ‘SuperBright Plus’ display (400nit) with 16 million color reproduction, all encased in the most advanced duralumin metal alloy. The Samsung Notebook 9 Series ultra premium notebook offers a bright, vivid viewing experience, premium outfit, and optimized power and performance.

“The Samsung Notebook 9 Series notebook combines so many great elements of the mobile computing experience and is driving the market forward in terms of design, display and overall capabilities,” said Seongwoo Nam, executive vice president and head of the IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics. “The display alone is exceptional but to see it in an extremely mobile design is really impressive. When designing an ultra premium notebook, Samsung wanted to give users a notebook experience without limitations and the Notebook 9 Series excels on all fronts.”

Mr. SangSuk Roh, president of Samsung Levant said: “In line with Samsung’s future expansion plans to provide efficient technological solutions that meets the needs of all customers and continue its efforts to produce innovative products, first of its kind, to satisfy the demands of customers.”

Compact & Light

Samsung’s Notebook 9 Series is designed for those who take pride in their professionalism and never settle for less than the very best.

The Samsung Notebook 9 Series is crafted from duralumin, a lightweight material that is twice as strong as aluminum and normally used in advanced aircraft design. While working on the design for its premium notebook, the Samsung Notebook 9 Series underwent an exhaustive testing process, ensuring the Notebook 9 Series is durable enough for use at home and on the go.

The sophisticated beauty of the flowing line on the side of the Notebook 9 Series is a key design concept. The flowing line gives the Notebook 9 Series an aerodynamic and sleek style much like a premium sports car. The aerodynamic style and refined line express controlled power, while the Notebook 9 Series’ naturally flowing arch fits comfortably in the hand.

Ultra Vivid Display

The true to life quality of the Notebook 9 Series display shows that picture quality does not have to be sacrificed for mobility. The notebook’s SuperBright Plus display with 400nit brightness, which is two times brighter than conventional displays, as well as its vibrant Color reproduction (16 million colors) and Super Contrast ratio (1,300:1), makes it one of the most beautiful notebook displays on the market. Its fresh and vivid look brings multimedia to life and gives users an unforgettable gaming experience. Each of its 16 million colors illustrates and defines a crystal clear picture quality that is the hallmark of Samsung’s display industry leadership.

The Notebook 9 Series’ premium notebook display also includes advanced usability and performance-enhancing features. Utilizing ambient light sensors, the Auto Display Brightness controls measure light levels in the vicinity of the notebook and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to ensure an optimized user experience, all the while conserving battery life. This innovative feature is complemented by an automatically adjusting backlit keyboard that adapts to darker light conditions with greater illumination.

Innovation on the Inside

The Notebook 9 Series’ sleek design and display does not overshadow its performance. Equipped with Microsoft Windows 7 and the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5/i7 Processor* with up to 8GB memory, the Notebook 9 Series accelerates performance by dynamically allocating processing power where it's needed most, using Intel’s intelligent Turbo Boost technology 2.0, so users can do things smarter and faster while conserving energy .

Samsung’s Fast Start instant-on feature allows users to start working within 12 seconds and become immersed in a truly mobile lifestyle. A 128/256GB solid state drive (SSD) provides more than enough space for personal and professional life; with no moving parts, the Notebook 9 Series delivers 60 percent faster booting than a hard disk drive (HDD) notebook. The Notebook 9 Series also has increased durability and minimized noise and heat. Additionally, Samsung’s Fast Start technology powers on the device in just three seconds from sleep mode. Users will never have to wait to experience the latest in design and performance perfection. In this advanced sleep mode, data is also saved on the SSD as well as the internal memory, so content is ready even if power is suddenly lost or the battery is removed.

The Notebook 9 Series’ battery lasts up to three times longer than a typical notebook battery. PowerPlus is Samsung’s optimized battery charging technology that extends battery life in concert with the notebook’s power-efficient lithium-polymer battery.

A 1.3M HD webcam enables users to record clear video and images, and play video clips in widescreen high definition. The Notebook 9 Series also features a larger, fully touch sensitive advanced gesture pad, providing a new, stylish and convenient way to use the notebook.

“With so many different devices offering mobile computing options, Samsung has focused its efforts on ensuring that its laptops offer truly comprehensive mobile experiences, said Seongwoo Nam, executive vice president and head of the IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is why we are creating not just the best in design but the best in display and offering our customers a complete and comprehensive notebook that meets all of their needs with one premium device.”

Samsung’s premium Notebook 9 Series will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Please visit Samsung Booth # 12006 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more product information and multimedia content, please access to www.samsungces2011.com

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. 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, please visit www.samsung.com.

Share the Joy of Your Life with the new Samsung GALAXY Smartphones

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, announced the Samsung GALAXY family, the Samsung GALAXY Ace, the Samsung GALAXY Fit, the Samsung GALAXY Gio and the Samsung GALAXY mini. All offer a unique take on the smartphone experience, expanding the Android™-powered Samsung GALAXY smartphone line-up to the broader consumer market.

Following the phenomenal global success of the Samsung GALAXY S, the new Samsung GALAXY smartphones will meet the diverse demands of current and potential smartphone users. The Samsung GALAXY family shows that smartphones can cater to any lifestyle, with enhanced multimedia and application capabilities as well as a social hub keeping users in touch with friends and family. Each device in the Samsung GALAXY family has been created to meet unique needs and allow users to share the fun and excitement in their lives with friends and family.

Users have access to limitless entertainment possibilities through over 100,000 applications from Android Market™ and Samsung Apps, while quick communication is enabled via QuickType by SWYPE text input. The Samsung GALAXY family comes equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and Social Hub which lets users view their contacts, SNS, IM and email together in an integrated one-page layout, keeping them constantly connected.

JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business, said, “In creating the Samsung GALAXY smartphone line-up, we wanted to expand on the things that made the Samsung GALAXY S such a runaway success whilst diversifying our product range. Each device delivers something different, with the idea that each user is an individual and wants their mobile experience to be easy and fun. With these four Samsung GALAXY smartphones we help them share the joy they have in their lives and bring their experiences to their friends and family.”

On his part Mr. SangSuk Roh, president of Samsung Levant expressed his pleasure in this new achievement saying: “This is yet another development from Samsung in the international smartphone market. The specifications that are included in all Galaxy phones have added value to smartphones in general and Samsung mobiles in specific. We are confident that the new Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be a hit in the market.”

The Samsung GALAXY family was inspired by the success of the original Samsung GALAXY S, which has sold an astonishing 10 million devices in just seven months. In designing this family of devices, Samsung has taken the award-winning Samsung GALAXY S and tailored it to meet the diverse and growing needs of consumers. The Samsung GALAXY family will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress from February 14^th to 17^th in Barcelona.

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