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InFocus Corporation is a privately owned American company based in the state of Oregon. Founded in 1986, the company develops, manufactures, and distributes DLP and LCD projectors and accessories as well as large-format touch displays, software, LED televisions, tablets and smartphones. InFocus also offers video calling services. Formerly a NASDAQ listed public company, InFocus was purchased by Image Holdings Corp., owned by John Hui, in 2009 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Tigard, Oregon.

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History

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InFocus was formed by Steve Hix and Paul Gulick in 1986. It is one of three companies in the computer display industry started by people who formerly worked for Tektronix along with Planar Systems and Clarity Visual Systems.[1] The company moved into a new headquarters building in Wilsonville, Oregon, in 2002.[2] At that time the company employed 1,200 people.[2]

In mid-2005 InFocus acquired the company TUN (The University Network), which provided digital media and thin screen television advertising to colleges, and then sold it in late 2006 to Submedia LLC.[3] The company later became a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ exchange as INFS. On May 28, 2009, InFocus was taken private by Image Holdings Corporation and John Hui in a transaction valued at $39 million.[2][4][5] In October 2009, they announced plans to move to Tigard, Oregon in December 2009 as their old headquarters were too big for the much smaller new company.[6] The company was down to 110 employees at the time of the move, with just over half at the headquarters.[2] As of 2012, the company had further shrunk to 90 employees and revenues of about $150 million.[7] As of 2014, the company employed 120 people and is one of Oregon's 25 largest homegrown technology companies.[8] In September 2015 InFocus named long-time board member, Mark Housely CEO.[9] In October 2015 InFocus acquired Jupiter Systems, a company based in Hayward, California which developed video wall and collaboration systems.[10]

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InFocus projector

InFocus produces DLP and LCD projectors and LCD flat panel touchscreens for business users, educators, government entities, ProAV customers, mobile professionals and home theater enthusiasts. One touchscreen product is the Mondopad that is targeted at business and education customers.[7] The Mondopad is a large-format high definition touchscreen PC with software for presenting, whiteboarding and videoconferencing.[7] Other products include: BigTouch large-format touch PC,[11] JTouch large-format touch display,[12] MVP100 Video Phone,[13] Q Tablet,[14] and numerous accessories and peripherals. The company also produces software for digital annotation and video calling.[15]

The company provides point-to-point and multi-endpoint video calling services as well called 121 Video Calling and ConX Video Meeting,[16] respectively.

InFocus owns and operates the ASK Proxima brand, and in the past sold products under the names ASK, Proxima, and InFocus ScreenPlay.

InFocus smartphone

In 2013, InFocus began offering budget high-specification smartphones, tablets and LED televisions in China, Taiwan, India and other East Asian markets in partnership with FIH Mobile Ltd. (富智康) and Foxconn (鴻海精密).[17] The company announced its official entry into the Indian market in July 2015 at a press conference in New Delhi,[18] followed by an expansion into key Middle Eastern, North African and South Asian emerging markets.[19] The current range of InFocus smartphones includes the metallic unibody M812 and M808 models, the InFocus M550-3D with 3D image capture & naked eye 3D display technology, and the entry-level M370. In 2016, Infocus launched several budget end smartphones, tablets and low-end to high-end LED televisions in India.[20][21][22][23]

In June 2017, InFocus launched the Turbo5[24] and Snap 4[25] Smartphones in India. Over the years, the company has built 409 service/e-waste-management centers[26] across India. In 2018, InFocus launched the Vision 3 series with 5.7" full screen display and AL/proximity sensors.[27]

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InFocus Corporation is an American technology company founded in 1986 and headquartered in the Portland metropolitan area of , specializing in the development and distribution of visual collaboration solutions such as s, interactive displays, and video conferencing systems. The company pioneered digital projection technology by introducing its first digital in 1990, which helped establish the multi-billion-dollar display industry. Over the ensuing decades, InFocus has achieved numerous innovations, including the first DLP in 1996, the first sub-$999 in 2001, the first wireless solution in 2003, and lamp-free laser projection displays in 2018. InFocus's product portfolio encompasses DLP and LCD projectors for portable, classroom, office, large venue, and interactive applications, alongside solutions like the Mondopad interactive display launched in 2011 and the JTouch interactive touchscreen in 2015, all designed to facilitate reliable and affordable teamwork in business, education, and entertainment settings. The company's mission emphasizes enabling seamless connections between people and ideas through advanced digital display technologies.

History

Founding and Early Innovations

InFocus Corporation was founded in 1986 by engineers Steve Hix and Paul Gulick in , as a spin-off from to develop innovative technologies using (LCD) panels. The company emerged from the need to transition from traditional overhead projectors to digital solutions for and educational settings, focusing initially on creating compatible display systems for personal computers. Incorporated that year, InFocus prioritized in optical and display technologies, starting with a small team dedicated to multimedia projection advancements. The company's first product, the PanelBook LCD "PC Viewer" launched in 1987, was a monochrome CGA-compatible display panel designed to overlay on existing overhead projectors, enabling the projection of computer-generated images and marking InFocus's entry into digital presentation tools. This innovation shifted the industry from analog transparency systems to digital formats, with early models targeting compatibility with major PC brands for business meetings and classrooms. By 1989, InFocus introduced its first true-color LCD projection panel, expanding the SmartView and PowerView series to support video sources and full-color graphics, which helped generate revenues of $11.5 million that year despite initial net losses from R&D investments. These LCD-based systems established InFocus as a pioneer in portable digital projection, emphasizing ease of use for non-technical users in professional environments. Key milestones in the 1990s solidified InFocus's leadership in projection technology. In 1990, the company released the INF1, recognized as the first full digital projector, integrating LCD technology into a standalone unit that eliminated the need for overhead projectors altogether. The 1995 launch of the LP220 introduced the first portable projector, weighing under 10 pounds and designed for mobile professionals. Further advancements included the 1996 LP440, the first commercially produced Digital Light Processing (DLP) projector utilizing ' technology for brighter, sharper images. In 1999, the LP330 "Dragonfly" became the first sub-five-pound XGA projector, enhancing portability for while maintaining high-resolution output for educational and corporate applications. Throughout this period, InFocus's R&D efforts grew the workforce to over 500 employees by the mid-, fueling innovations in optical systems that prioritized durability and user-friendly interfaces.

Growth, IPO, and Challenges

In the early 2000s, InFocus solidified its position as a market leader in digital projectors, capturing approximately 20% of the global market by through innovative products and strategic mergers, such as the 2000 acquisition of Proxima Corporation, which boosted its share to 23%. The company achieved peak annual revenues of nearly $900 million in 2000, driven by strong demand for portable and multimedia projection systems, while establishing a robust global distribution network that included resellers across , , , and . InFocus went public on under the ticker INFS in , marking a significant milestone that fueled expansion with an initial that grew substantially in the late 1990s dot-com boom. By 2000, the company's stock reached performance highs, reflecting a of $2.2 billion amid surging projector sales. This period of financial strength enabled key expansions, including the launch of ultra-thin projection televisions under the brand in 2004, which targeted the emerging consumer home theater market with models like the 61-inch 61md10 DLP TV priced at $8,999. In 2005, InFocus acquired The University Network (TUN), a and firm focused on campuses, for an undisclosed amount, though it divested the asset in late 2006 to Submedia LLC with no financial gain or loss recorded. However, the mid-2000s brought intense competitive pressures, particularly from manufacturers who undercut prices starting around 2002, eroding InFocus's market dominance and leading to a decline in average selling prices despite rising unit shipments. In response to this overseas competition, InFocus shifted manufacturing to in 2001 and implemented staff reductions throughout the decade, including significant layoffs in 2005 as revenues fell from their 2000 peak. The company's employee count, which peaked at over 1,200 in 2000, had dwindled to around 500 by the mid-2000s amid these challenges. To support its growth, InFocus relocated its headquarters to a new facility in , in 2002, consolidating operations in a state-of-the-art building that symbolized its ambitions at the time. Despite these efforts, persistent price competition contributed to ongoing losses, setting the stage for further in the late 2000s.

Acquisition and Recent Developments

In 2009, InFocus was acquired by Image Holdings Corp., a company controlled by entrepreneur John Hui, in an all-cash deal valued at $39 million. This transaction took the publicly traded company private, with the merger closing in the second quarter of that year and making InFocus a wholly owned of Image Holdings. Following the acquisition, InFocus relocated its headquarters from , to a smaller facility in , in December 2009, reflecting efforts to streamline operations amid market challenges. At the time, the company employed approximately 110 people. The post-acquisition period saw fluctuations in InFocus's workforce, with employee numbers declining to around 90 by before rebounding to approximately 120 by 2014, as the company stabilized under private ownership. In 2015, InFocus expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of Systems, a California-based innovator in and enterprise collaboration technology, for an undisclosed amount. This move integrated Jupiter's display wall processors and control software into InFocus's portfolio, enhancing offerings for large-scale visual collaboration environments. Concurrently, InFocus ventured into the consumer mobile market by entering the Indian smartphone sector in 2015, launching budget devices such as the Turbo5 in June 2017 and the Vision 3 series in late 2017 and 2018, targeting the growing demand for affordable 4G-enabled handsets. However, by the late 2010s, the company de-emphasized smartphones, shifting resources back to its established audiovisual strengths. In response to the surge in demands during the starting in 2020, InFocus refocused on collaboration technologies, promoting interactive displays and conferencing solutions to support hybrid environments. By 2025, the workforce had grown to between 350 and 400 employees worldwide, aligning with expanded global operations. Recent milestones include a refreshed product lineup featuring 4K projectors, advanced display systems, and smart conferencing tools designed for versatile hybrid setups. efforts have also advanced, with initiatives emphasizing energy-efficient projection technology offering up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation to reduce environmental impact and operational costs.

Products and Services

Projectors

InFocus projectors have evolved from early LCD and DLP technologies to predominantly laser-based DLP models, which now serve as the industry standard for reliable, maintenance-free operation lasting up to 30,000 hours. This shift emphasizes sustainability through mercury-free laser light sources, reducing environmental impact and lowering the total cost of ownership by eliminating frequent lamp replacements. Modern InFocus projectors support native Full HD and 4K resolutions, delivering vibrant colors and sharp imagery suitable for diverse environments, with features like HDR compatibility and edge blending for seamless multi-projector setups. The Genesis IV series exemplifies versatility in professional and educational settings, offering models with resolutions from SVGA to WUXGA and brightness levels up to 4,000 lumens to ensure clear visibility in lit rooms. For demanding professional applications, the IN1089SL provides 5,000 lumens of brightness and a 300,000:1 , enabling precise projections in rooms or boardrooms with support for 24/7 operation and geometric corrections. Launched in 2025 at , the Pinnacle series introduces lifestyle-oriented options like the Pinnacle Master, a 600-lumen Full HD model with Google TV integration and for streaming, alongside the lower-output Pinnacle Challenger for compact home setups. These projectors cater to applications ranging from business presentations and educational classrooms—where short-throw and ultra-short-throw lenses minimize shadows and space requirements—to home entertainment with the Quantum LED Pinnacle series for immersive viewing, and large venues like auditoriums benefiting from high-lumen models such as the series. Key technological advantages include low power consumption, filter-free designs for reduced maintenance, and compatibility with wireless collaboration tools, making them ideal for dynamic, high-impact .

Interactive Displays

InFocus introduced the Mondopad in as the company's first all-in-one collaboration display, a 55-inch high-definition tablet designed for video conferencing, presentations, and in meeting rooms. This innovative product integrated a Windows PC, capabilities, and wireless sharing to enable seamless team interaction, marking a shift toward interactive flat panels (IFPs) that combined display hardware with built-in for collaborative environments. Over the years, the Mondopad evolved into more advanced IFPs, incorporating and expanded support, with models available in sizes from 55 to 86 inches by 2018 to accommodate diverse room sizes and user needs. The BigTouch series, launched as an extension of this lineage, targeted educational settings with ultra-short-throw interactive displays that minimized shadows and glare for front-of-class use. These all-in-one touch PCs featured or 4K resolutions in 55- to 85-inch sizes, capacitive up to 20 points, and integrated Windows operating systems for running and annotations. In parallel, the JTouch line emerged as InFocus's flagship collaborative whiteboards, offering 4K UHD displays in 55- to 98-inch formats with up to 40-point , anti-glare hardened glass for durability, and tools like built-in whiteboarding and document annotation software. Recent JTouch models, such as the Series 13, include wireless content sharing via or , integration with for huddle rooms and conference spaces, and easy snap-in installation for quick setup. Following the 2015 acquisition of Systems, InFocus expanded into solutions, incorporating scalable LED and LCD walls for command centers and control rooms. Jupiter's modular processors support configurations from single displays to large networked arrays, enabling high-resolution video feeds and visualization with seamless integration into InFocus's IFP . These s emphasize reliability in mission-critical applications, with features like redundant power supplies and intuitive control software. In 2025, InFocus updated its IFPs with AI-enhanced interactivity, particularly in the JTouch Series 13, which features a 48MP wide-angle camera with speaker tracking, , and for more dynamic meetings and classrooms. Applications span corporate boardrooms for brainstorming sessions, educational environments for interactive lessons, and command centers for operational oversight, all benefiting from the displays' robust construction—such as 3mm anti-microbial glass—and plug-and-play compatibility that reduces installation time.

Collaboration Software and Accessories

InFocus's collaboration software ecosystem centers on tools designed to facilitate remote and hybrid teamwork, with LightCast3 serving as a key offering for content and interactive . This software enables users to cast screens from Android, Windows, , and macOS devices to displays or projectors over a local network, supporting up to four simultaneous connections for multi-user . It includes features like real-time and e-whiteboarding, allowing teams to share documents, presentations, and ideas without cables, enhancing productivity in meetings. Additionally, Mondopad Ultra software extends these capabilities with built-in video conferencing, supporting up to 50 participants in cloud-based rooms with unlimited minutes, and integrates native support for SIP/ protocols. The software emphasizes interoperability with third-party platforms, such as Zoom and , enabling seamless video calls and content exchange from PCs, tablets, and smartphones directly within the InFocus environment. This compatibility reduces setup friction for hybrid work, where remote participants can join sessions alongside in-room users via the same interface. Newer InFocus models, including the JTouch interactive displays, incorporate Google TV OS integration, providing access to the Store for apps like and , which further streamlines content sharing and collaborative editing in educational and professional settings. These features prioritize ease of use, with no additional hardware required for basic casting, making them suitable for diverse AV setups. Complementing the software, InFocus offers a suite of accessories to optimize AV installations and connectivity, including mounting solutions like the PRJ-ACP-ADPT adapter for secure attachment on angled or vaulted ceilings. adapters, such as the SP-WIFIUSB and LiteShow series, provide cable-free presentation options by enabling 802.11 Wi-Fi connections to projectors and displays, supporting and protocols for instant sharing. Essential cables for , VGA, and USB connectivity, along with service packs for extended warranties and maintenance, ensure reliable operation in collaborative environments. InFocus also addresses through recyclable packaging for many accessories and a legacy commitment to e-waste management, with over 400 service and recycling centers established in from its earlier operations to handle end-of-life products responsibly. In 2025, InFocus advanced its hybrid work offerings with the Pinnacle projector series, featuring Google TV integration for effortless access to streaming and apps, promoting seamless connectivity in mixed remote and in-office scenarios. These developments build on the company's focus on eco-friendly accessories, such as mounts designed for durability and minimal material waste, aligning with broader goals to support tools like Zoom and Teams without proprietary lock-in. This approach ensures that InFocus solutions enhance existing workflows while emphasizing long-term environmental responsibility.

Company Profile

Leadership and Management

InFocus Corporation's leadership has evolved to navigate the company's challenges and opportunities in the (AV) sector. Mark Housley served as CEO starting in 2015, a period marked by efforts to diversify beyond core projector products into broader collaboration technologies, including interactive displays and video conferencing solutions. Housley's appointment by the board aimed to position InFocus for sustained growth amid market shifts. Since 2020, following the company's private ownership structure established after its 2009 acquisition and a strategic pivot involving layoffs and changes, InFocus has operated with a focused executive team emphasizing operational efficiency and market resurgence. The board, aligned with private ownership interests, provides oversight to support long-term innovation without public disclosure of detailed composition. The executive team has prioritized the AV resurgence post-2020, particularly through refreshed lines and hybrid solutions. Current leadership details are not publicly detailed as of 2025. Strategically, has stressed in technologies, such as Android-integrated displays and interoperable conferencing systems, alongside robust global sales efforts to strengthen networks and address hybrid work demands. These initiatives underscore InFocus's commitment to and versatility in AV applications as of 2025.

Global Operations and Market Presence

InFocus Corporation is headquartered in , , where it oversees design, development, and global strategy for its visual products. The company maintains manufacturing partnerships primarily in , leveraging expertise in regions like for key components such as DLP technology from , which enables efficient production of its lineup. This outsourced model allows InFocus to focus on while ensuring scalable supply for international distribution. The company's global operations emphasize a and network to reach diverse markets, with a strong foothold in for business and education sectors, where it serves enterprise clients through established channels like D&H for presentations solutions. In , the , and Africa (EMEA), InFocus has prioritized growth and innovation, participating in events such as 2025 to showcase products like the Quantum LED Pinnacle Series and expand amid rising demand for hybrid work tools. Asia-Pacific (APAC) sees ongoing expansion via resellers, including operations in with authorized service centers supporting after-sales for displays and projectors, even as the company has phased out its earlier mobile division. This regional strategy balances direct partnerships in mature markets with channel-driven growth in emerging ones. InFocus employs approximately 350 to 500 people worldwide, supporting its distributor-centric model for projectors and interactive displays that prioritizes low-cost ownership and versatility. Post-2020, the company has adapted to challenges by emphasizing , incorporating long-lamp-life projectors, filter-free designs, and energy-efficient operations to reduce environmental impact and align with global buyer preferences in EMEA and beyond. These efforts, highlighted at trade shows like IFA 2025, underscore InFocus's commitment to resilient, eco-friendly global expansion.

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