VIZIO Licenses Digital TV Patent Portfolio to E & S International

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO announced that E & S International has become a licensee under VIZIO's QAM patent portfolio.  VIZIO, a leader in the American LCD HDTV market, owns a substantial worldwide patent portfolio directed to digital television technology.  Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

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"We are pleased with the result of our patent licensing efforts.  It further demonstrates the technical strength and value of VIZIO's patent portfolio," said Rob Brinkman, VIZIO Chief Administrative Officer.

The signing of the QAM License with E & S International also concludes actions brought by VIZIO.  "Having successfully resolved the disputes, we shall continue to aggressively protect our rights and actively expand VIZIO's licensing program," added Mr. Brinkman.

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's #1 LCD HDTV Company.  In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

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