Consumer Electronics Association Releases Digital America 2006; Annual Book Compiles Key Trends and Stats on Consumer Electronics Industry.ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) (R)) published Digital America 2006, an educational resource for retailers, manufacturers and consumers about the consumer electronics (CE) industry. The annual publication details the strong growth of the CE industry and offers trends, market research data and analysis on product categories such as accessories, audio, digital imaging, gaming, home networking, home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. , mobile in-vehicle electronics, video and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. . Digital America 2006 also chronicles the milestones of the CE industry with a timeline of significant events as well as a brief history of major technologies as they emerged. Beginning with the discovery of electricity, the advent of TV and even the rise of the microchip (1) Another term for a microminiaturized integrated circuit (a "chip"). (2) To insert an RFID tag beneath the skin of an animal. It is expected that some day, humans will be microchipped. , the understanding of when these technologies came to fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition. 2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession. 3. serves as a valuable backdrop to the market analysis for each product category. Digital America 2006 is available free for CEA members and can be found at the member's only website. For non-members, print copies and CD-ROMs are available for purchase for $49.99. For more information on CEA publications or to purchase the book or CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , visit: http://www.ce.org/Press/CEA_Pubs/816.asp. 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 2,100 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 products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 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.
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-- CEA Industry Forum
October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA
-- New York Press Preview
November 8, 2006, New York, NY
-- CES Unveiled@NY
November 8, 2006, New York, NY
-- CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
November 14-16, 2006, Berlin, Germany
-- CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 6, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
-- 2007 International CES
January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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