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In the television business in North America, the digital on-screen graphics generated by character generators are also often called " Chyrons ", after the Chyron Corporation, whether or not Chyron made the character generator.

Similarly, in the United Kingdom, such graphics are often called " Astons ", after Aston Broadcast Systems.

These are examples of somewhat genericized trademarks.

Even though genericized trademarks are present, it is generally known throughout the world that other character generator companies exist.