Focus Enhancements Powers TV-Out for Chanceux`s Latest iPod Docking Station

Released on: October 17, 2007, 9:16 am

Press Release Author: Ramin Ekhtiar

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: Superior TV-Out Quality Serves Vibrant Video iPod Aftermarket

Press Release Body: CAMPBELL, Calif. - October 17, 2007 -- Focus Enhancements Inc
(NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology,
video conversion and digital media, announced that Chanceux Co., a leader in the
development of media-oriented consumer electronics products in Taiwan, has selected
Focus Enhancements' FS453 TV-out encoder chip for its new remote controlled iPod
docking station.

Chanceux designed the VID-1200 SmartDock iPod docking station to enable iPod users
to enjoy maximum value from the growing amount of multimedia content stored on their
players - including the ability to output video and audio files to existing
televisions. The remote controlled docking station allows users to browse and play
content on their home TV or other portable television displays without compromising
image quality. The docking station also acts as a charger.

"The iPod aftermarket is a very active market and now that video is an important
part of the available content, TV-out is a natural and desirable extension," said
David Huang, Taiwan country manger for Focus Enhancements' semiconductor group. "Our
TV-out functionality on Chanceux's VID-1200 gives their customers the added value
and versatility of portable high-resolution media."

"We selected Focus Enhancements' FS453 TV-out chip because of its superior
performance and high video quality," said Mr. Jim Wang, CEO of Chanceux. "With Focus
Enhancements' leading TV-out technology, our customers can display the user
interface, photos and video content of their iPod on their living room TV to enjoy
an enriched and engaging big-screen experience."

Along with Focus Enhancements' FS453 TV-out encoder, the newly-launched VID-1200
SmartDock docking station features the Freescale MXL processor and infrared remote
controller.


About Chanceux Co.
Chanceux Co. was founded in 1999 to focus on embedded system designs and integration
for information appliances and consumer electronics markets. It is now a leading
solution provider for embedded systems and consumer electronic solutions and
products. Core competencies of Chanceux Co. are: system (board) level hardware
designs, audio system design, embedded software designs, mechanical designs, and
system integration. Find out more at: http://www.chanceux.com.tw

About Focus Enhancements, Inc.
Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ CM: FCSE), headquartered in Campbell, CA, is a
leading designer of world-class solutions in advanced, proprietary video and
wireless video technologies. Many of the world\'s largest technology companies
partner with Focus Enhancements for high performance TV encoder, UWB, and video
convergence solutions. The company's Semiconductor Group develops integrated
circuits (ICs) for high-performance applications in the video convergence market,
including IPTV set-top boxes and portable media players. Focus Enhancements is
currently developing a wireless IC chip set based on the WiMedia UWB standard and
designed to be compatible with Wireless USB, and used in personal computer (PC),
consumer electronics (CE), and mobile electronics applications. The company's
Systems Group develops video products for the digital media markets, with customers
in the broadcast, video production, digital signage and digital asset management
markets. More information on Focus Enhancements may be obtained from the company's
SEC filings, or by visiting the Focus Enhancements home page at
http://www.focusinfo.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
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regarding management's intentions, hopes, expectations, representations, plans or
predictions about the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include the
risk factors specified in the company\'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006, and Form 10-Q for the periods ending March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 as well
as other filings with the SEC. These statements are based on information as of
October 17, 2007 and the company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.


Focus Press:

Ramin Ekhtiar
FutureWorks, Inc.
408.428.0895 ext 102
ramin@future-works.com

Web Site: http://www.future-works.com

Contact Details: Ramin Ekhtiar
FutureWorks, Inc.
408.428.0895 ext 102
ramin@future-works.com

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