KVH TracVision A7 Wins Innovation Honors from Consumer Electronics Association.With Integrated GPS and Exclusive 12V Mobile Receiver, TracVision A7 Connects Travelers on the Go with DIRECTV's TOTAL CHOICE MOBILE Package, which Now Includes Local Channels MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- The sleek, low-profile TracVision([R]) A7 from KVH Industries KVH Industries Incorporated is an electronics firm based in Middletown, Rhode Island. The company produces electronic compasses, fiber optic gyroscopes, and control systems for satellite dishes. External Links
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CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ) when it named the TracVision A7 an International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the trade press to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products. "Automobiles are increasingly viewed as extensions of the living room with regard to their accessories," commented Ian Palmer, KVH's executive vice president of satellite sales. "In developing the 5-inch high TracVision A7, we sought to offer travelers an innovative, exciting means of enjoying a home entertainment experience in the vehicle thanks to DIRECTV's all-digital programming service, stereo sound, and an unmatched variety of live content, all available directly on in-car video screens. It is very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to have the CEA recognize the efforts of the KVH KVH Keith Van Horn (basketball player) KvH Katrina vanden Heuvel (editor; The Nation) and DIRECTV teams that worked together on TracVision A7, including the new 12V receiver technology that helps make mobile access to local channels a reality." The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards, which were first awarded in 1989, recognize achievements in product design and engineering. The program is sponsored by CEA, the producer of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is an organisation of professional industrial designers in the United States. It was formed in 1965 by merger of three American designer associations: American Designers Institute (IDI), American Society of Industrial Design (IDSA IDSA Infectious Diseases Society of America IDSA Industrial Designers Society of America IDSA Interactive Digital Software Association IDSA Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (India) IDSA International Dark Sky Association ), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy. The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria: Co Engineering qualities of the product, including technical specifications and materials used Co The product's intended use/function and user value Co Aesthetic and design qualities (using visuals provided) Co Unique and novel features Co Contributions to consumers' quality of life Co Impact on the manufacturer's business model KVH's TracVision A7 will be displayed at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which runs January 8-11, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category at Innovations Plus at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Booth #68747. In addition, KVH will also have the TracVision A7 on display in CES Booth #4633, North Hall, 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. , as well as on a number of project vehicles inside and outside the 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) . For more information about the KVH TracVision A7, visit www.tracvision.com. Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the TracVision A7 as well as installations on various vehicles are available for download and editorial use from KVH's online media site, http://press.kvh.com. About KVH Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 100,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles. Winner of the prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award, CES Innovation Award, 22 National Marine Electronics Association Industry Awards, and a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award, KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers with the same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their home and offices. This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, for example, the functionality, characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual results could differ. Factors that may cause such differences include, among others, our dependence on the availability of third-party satellites, which face significant operational risks and could fail earlier than their expected useful lives, for our mobile satellite communication services, as well as those discussed in KVH's most recent Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information or developments. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. |
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