Home Theater Market Displays Latest Sights and Sounds at the 2007 International CES.CES Conferences and TechZones to Cover Expanding 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. Market ARLINGTON, Va. -- The sights and sounds of home theater technologies will once again be a featured attraction at the 2007 International CES([R]), the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. CES returns to 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. , January 8-11, 2007 for its 40th anniversary celebration. "The latest advancements in audio and video technologies are driving the home theater market to new heights and CES is the place to see the latest and greatest products in this space," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ([R])), the producer of the International CES. "High-definition televisions and high-performance audio systems are in high demand and together are a powerful home theater combination." Key home theater exhibitors at the 2007 International CES include: Dolby Laboratories “Dolby” redirects here. For other uses, see Dolby (disambiguation). Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Dolby Labs) (NYSE: DLB) is a USA-based company specializing in audio compression and reproduction. Inc., DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. , Earthquake Sound Corp., Kimber Kable, Klipsch/Jamo/Mirage/Energy, Meridian, Monster, Optoma Technology, Polk Audio, Runco/Vidikron, Thomson, THX A design system that provides realistic sound playback for movie and home theater from THX, Ltd., San Rafael, CA (www.thx.com), an independent spin-off from Lucasfilm, Ltd. The THX Sound System was developed during the production of the Return of the Jedi in 1982 and named after George Ltd., TTE TTE Telecommunications Terminal Equipment TTE Transthoracic Echocardiography TTE Transthoracic Echocardiogram TTE Trustee TTE TCL-Thomson Electronics TTE To the Extreme (band) TTE The Tourism Expert and Westinghouse Digital Electronics Westinghouse Digital Electronics LLC is an American company that manufactures LCD monitors and other consumer electronic products, licensing its name from Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a division of CBS Corporation. . Home theater exhibitors can be found at two locations at the 2007 International CES. Home theater exhibits will be featured in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. (LVCC LVCC Las Vegas Convention Center LVCC Las Vegas Country Club LVCC Liverpool Victoria County Championship (England, cricket) LVCC Lakewood Village Community Church LVCC Lucas Valley Community Church (San Rafael, CA) ) and high-performance audio and home theater exhibitors will be showcased at CES' Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian. The 2007 International CES also will house more than 175 conference and SuperSessions, enabling attendees to hear from top industry professionals on key technologies and trends, including the latest emerging developments in the home theater industry. Home theater-specific conference sessions include: The New Face of TV, Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk : And the Winner IsO, TV Technology Showdown and IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. : Television over the Internet. For CES attendees interested in learning the latest trends in high-performance audio and home theater, Audio Innovators, Last Gadget Standing, Technology with Looks that Kill: But What About Performance? and Creating an Audio Step-up Market in the Age of the IPod are the conferences to attend. The 2007 International CES features more than 20 market-specific TechZones, including the latest developments in the home theater category. Related TechZones for home theater technology include the Connected Home Entertainment TechZone, which focuses on the benefits of whole-house audio and video technology, the HD-DVD Promotion Group TechZone, featuring the latest in HD-DVD technology and the NextGen Home Experience TechZone, showcasing the ideal home theater system. For more news on CES before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent 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 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. UPCOMING EVENTS -- 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 -- CEA Winter Retreat February 26-28, 2007, Vail, CO -- Digital Music Forum East February 27-28, 2007, New York, NY -- EHX Spring 2007 March 6-10, 2007, Orlando, FL -- CEA Washington Forum March 26-28, 2007, Washington, DC -- Digital Patriots Dinner March 27, 2007, Washington, DC -- CONNECTIONSTM: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase May 1-3, 2007, Santa Clara, CA -- Hometech Middle East 2007 May 13-15, 2007, Dubai, UAE -- SINOCES 2007 July 6-9, 2007, Qingdao, China -- CEA Industry Forum October 15 - 17, 2007, San Diego, CA -- EHX Fall 2007 November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA |
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