Northeast Technology Companies Make Impact at 2007 International CES.More Than 260 Northeast Companies to Exhibit at 2007 CES ARLINGTON, Va. -- More than 260 technology companies from the Northeast region of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. will showcase their latest consumer electronics products at the 2007 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, January 8-11 in 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. , Nevada. These exhibiting companies represent more than 30 consumer technology categories, including accessories, broadband, digital imaging, electronic gaming, high-performance audio, 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 electronics, robotics robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions , VoIP 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. . The 2007 International CES promises to be the largest and most successful in the show's 40-year history, with 2,700 exhibitors debuting the latest innovations in consumer technology to an expected 140,000 industry buyers, distributors, engineers, installers, financial analysts, top-level executives, media and industry professionals. "As a long-time exhibitor at the Consumer Electronics Show, Audiovox will once again be participating in the 2007 International CES, which is a perfect match for our mobile and consumer electronics products," said Patrick Lavelle, 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. of Hauppauge, NY-based Audiovox Corp. "At the 2007 CES, Audiovox will be exhibiting its high-technology navigation systems A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. as well as anti-collision and remote start products. We also will be highlighting our touch screen radios with satellite radio and Bluetooth capability." CES continues to educate attendees on the latest developments and trends in the consumer electronics industry. The 2007 International CES will house 280 conference sessions featuring more than 860 300 of the industry's leading speakers, helping attendees discover the newest trends, strategies and profit opportunities in the consumer technology industry. Conference tracks begin Saturday, January 6, 2007 and focus on key industry segments such as digital imaging, emerging electronics, gaming, mobile electronics, and high-performance audio and home theater. "We expect the 2007 International CES will present us with great new opportunities to broaden the market for our new remote control solutions," said Jon Sienkiewicz, director of marketing for Universal Remote Control, in Harrison, NY. "With our new Universal Gamer for serious game fans, PowerPak RF remote for consumers and MSC-400 Master System Controller for advanced A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and systems, we offer innovative options for every market segment." The 2007 International CES will host more than 20 market-specific TechZones. Half of these TechZones will be housed at Innovations Plus at the Sands/Venetian which also is home to the award-winning Innovations Showcase. These TechZones will highlight the latest innovations, technologies and trends in consumer electronics including Blu-ray, Bluetooth, 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. , consumer VoIP, connected home entertainment and gaming. "Fujitsu has supported CES for many years and it has become an important venue to help us introduce new products and meet with business leaders from around the world," said Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and business development, Fujitsu Computer Products of America Inc. "This year we are excited to showcase leading-edge technology that will promote biometric security, high-performance storage, 10Gb Ethernet switching A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. , Internet acceleration and high-security data disposal. An important part of the consumer electronics industry involves securing, moving, storing and eliminating data and we are excited to discuss how our technology can serve this market." The Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and Convention Center also includes the Anytime-Anywhere TechArena, which showcases companies that make the dream of having electronics ubiquitously available a reality. TechZones located within this arena include: The Download, ExpressCard, Podcasting Recording a non-music audio broadcast (news, sports, discussion, etc.) in the MP3 format for playback in a digital music player. See podcast. and IPTV. "The International CES has long been the launch pad of entertainment technology," said Peter Price, president and CEO, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, "so it is fitting that our Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards Emmy award Annual presentation for outstanding achievement in U.S. television. Its name is taken from the nickname “immy” for the image orthicon, a television camera tube. , which recognize achievement in both television engineering and advanced media technology, be showcased here for the very first time in 2007. With the Emmy Awards' new efforts this year to recognize television anytime anywhere for content and technology, it is particularly exciting for us to be at the International CES." For more news on CES before, during and after the show, including keynote speeches keynote speech n. See keynote address. Noun 1. keynote speech - a speech setting forth the keynote keynote address keynote - the principal theme in a speech or literary work , individual conference sessions and TechZones, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information. Note to Journalists: Press and analyst registration is available at CESweb.org. Detailed press conference information is also available in the Press Room section of CESweb.org. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 6, 2007 to take advantage of all the pre-show press events, including State of the Industry, presented by Sean Wargo, High-Performance Audio & Home Theater at CES, and CES Unveiled, the official press event of the 2007 International CES all on January 6, 2007 in the Venetian. About CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) : 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. 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 -- CONNECTIONS(TM): 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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