CEA's Technology and Standards Department Honored at NAB Engineering Dinner; Recognized for Standards Development and Broadcast Services Projects.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) department of Science and Technology honored the Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ) Technology and Standards Department The Standards Department was a department of the English Board of Trade having the custody of the imperial standards of weights and measures. As far back as can be traced, the standard weights and measures, the primary instruments for determining the justness of all other weights during a dinner last night held in conjunction with the 59th annual NAB Broadcast Engineering conference. NAB honored CEA for work conducted over the years on standards and projects for broadcast services. Upon accepting the honor on behalf of the association, CEA President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gary Shapiro stated: "It is a great honor for CEA to receive this special recognition from NAB. This honor represents the hard work of our many volunteer leaders and staff, both past and present. And it's particularly appropriate and humbling that we receive this recognition from NAB as we have a long and distinguished history of cooperation on technical standards. Indeed, it sometimes seems that the headlines only come when we have differences. But the truth is that together, we have changed the world. "Our work has transformed cultures, blurred blur v. blurred, blur·ring, blurs v.tr. 1. To make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance; obscure. 2. To smear or stain; smudge. 3. geographic borders, brought the sights and sounds of localized events to the world. And now, together, we are the vanguard of the digital revolution, bringing instantaneous in·stan·ta·ne·ous adj. 1. Occurring or completed without perceptible delay: Relief was instantaneous. 2. access to information, entertainment and education content in a clarity of sight and sound that was only imagined by the early pioneers. Together, we can celebrate our collective past accomplishments even as we move forward to create new wonders." About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
-- PARA Management Conference
May 11-15, 2005, Coronado, CA
-- CONNECTIONS(TM)
May 11-13, 2005, San Francisco, CA
-- Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 22-25, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO
-- CEA Summer Technology & Standards Forum
July 25-29, 2005, Denver, CO
-- CEA Industry Forum
October 17-19, 2005, Las Vegas, NV
-- EHX Fall
November 7-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA
-- 2006 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, NV
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