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Personal Computer Shipments Worldwide to Reach 417.2 Million Units by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – The computer has come a long way since the mid 70’s, from being a scientist’s toy to now becoming a critical productivity tool for businesses, and a full fledged infotainment device for public in general. Personal computers have enveloped every sphere of modern day activity with their sheer magnitude of multiple applications. However, the transitional phase in the computing industry was wrought with numerous technological innovations. PCs have transformed into a mainstream force, which has changed the way people conduct business. PCs, inclusive of notebook PCs, personal digital assistants, desktop PCs, tablet PCs, are now common tools of business and personal life.

Laptop and Notebook computers are the primary source of revenues for the world PC industry. Globally, notebook personal computers are increasingly outpacing desktop PCs in terms of features, computing power and price. Laptops consume up to 90 percent less energy in comparison to desktops PCs. With rising energy cost and the shrinking price difference between a desktop and laptop over the entire product lifecycle makes laptop a cost-effective solution than a desktop from a TCO (total cost of ownership) perspective. The growth of worldwide notebook computer shipments is being further fuelled by the increasing popularity of consumer models that are designed to cater to the need to be mobile and for personal customization.

Netbooks or ‘mini notebooks’ are changing the way people think about the mobile broadband and Internet by enabling consumers to access photos, video, music, and much more, on-the-go. By combining the affordability of netbooks with cost-effective mobile broadband solutions, developers are bringing connectivity to the masses. As a result, netbook PCs will outpace sales of traditional notebook computers in volume terms. Gradually narrowing distinction between netbook PCs and notebook PCs, and cheaper price mean netbooks offer much greater variety and appeal to multiple demographics. Also, subsidies offered by telecommunication firms for signing mobile broadband contracts play a vital role in its uptake.

As consumers continue to embrace digital lifestyle, companies will create products that reflect the sophistication and mobility that is now a priority for enterprise and non-enterprise users alike. Portable computer systems will continue to shine in coming years as consumers continue to seek consumer electronic products they can use anywhere, anytime. An extreme example of this trend is introduction of Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPC) that delivers comprehensive PC capability in ultra-light and small-form factors for on-the-move business users. Also, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) are expected to surface as a result of increased usage of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC). MIDs enable users to have data and high-quality voice capabilities for both professional and personal use resulting in rich Internet experience.

The personal computers industry is highly volatile and is characterized by strong competition, pricing pressures, changing customer preferences, rapid technological developments, competition from well-established high-tech and electronics companies and continuous disputes over intellectual property and antitrust. With a large number of competitors, the market is characterized by price pressures from competitors and price sensitiveness on part of the customers. Frequent product launches, changing industry standards, and high level of price competition in the PC market has resulted in short product life cycles and frequent reduction in selling prices. Manufacturers constantly face the risk of excessive inventories, due to the unpredictability of market conditions.

Asia-Pacific dominates the global market for personal computers and is forecast to grow at a healthy CAGR of 11.3% over the years 2010 through 2015. Driven by a strong performance in regional markets such as China, India and South Korea, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for personal computers over the next few years. In the upcoming years, it is estimated that price reductions; growing usage of Internet across both non-professional as well as business communities worldwide; increased urbanization levels; literacy rate of adults; and population growth; will drive growth for PCs.

The research report titled “Personal Computers (PCs): A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan) Africa and Middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an index, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Personal_Computers_PC_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Global Semiconductors Market to Reach US$ 372.2 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – Semiconductors have become indispensable elements in the current electronic age, and therefore not surprisingly serve as a key enabler, driver, and indicator of technology progress. Semiconductor technology has played a significant role in evolution of several path-breaking technologies that have changed the face of world that we live in today, including mobile phones and computing devices that have revolutionized communications and information technology areas respectively. The role of semiconductors in this technology driven world is becoming highly evident, thanks to their extensive use in wide range of applications right from traditional computers, televisions, audio players, and telephones to more advanced electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, DVD players, portable media players, video games, home-theater systems, microwaves, and printers, all of which use semiconductor devices.

The semiconductor industry continues to become more and more intricate and dynamic due to ever-changing technology trends in the electronics sector. Right from the inception of transistor, the electronics industry has witnessed continuous developments in the design and manufacture of semiconductor devices. Semiconductors have only become more robust and efficient over the last few years, thanks to ever-increasing power of silicon chip, and shrinking size of transistors, which provide a paradigm for developing a broader set of electronic products and systems. Such technology developments have enabled use of semiconductors even in complex application areas such as automotive electronics, aeroplanes, and state-of-art weaponry. Increasing usage of semiconductor devices for such complex applications has triggered development of smaller, faster, and cost efficient devices.

With most of the end-use industries recovering from the impact of recession in 2010, the global semiconductors market too started to post considerable growth in volume and value sales. The semiconductor industry got a new lease of life post recession with key end-use industries starting to replenish inventories. Resurgence and recovery in enterprise IT infrastructure spending unleashed huge pent-up demand for semiconductors in the computing end-use sector as companies started restoring postponed investments and hitherto deferred purchase decisions. Growing adoption of laptops among enterprises as a key mobility strategy and increasing household PC penetration, have and will continue to boost market prospects for semiconductors in the PC segment.

Increase in demand for ASICs and NAND flash memory devices as a result of growing adoption of tablet PCs and smartphones, and increase in DRAM market in line with resurgence in demand for PCs will continue to induce strong demand for semiconductors. Future growth in the semiconductors market, as recent trends indicate, will be driven by mobile and wireless segments, led by huge demand and widespread proliferation of devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, GPS enabled devices, handheld video game players, solid state drives and e-book readers. Emerging opportunities from automotive electronics segment will only add to the demand for semiconductors over the next few years.

The research report titled “Semiconductors: A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada Europe (Germany, UK, and Italy), Asia Pacific (Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, and South Korea) and Latin America (Brazil). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Semiconductors_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Web Site: http://www.StrategyR.com/

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Miradore Helps Embrace Device Diversity, Integrates iOS and Windows Phone in the New IT and Mobile Device Management Solution

Miradore converges desktop and nomadic device management.

New York City, U.S. and Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB UK) 18 January 2012

Miradore, an innovative enabler of automated IT and mobile device management services, today introduced a freshly fully integrated device management solution for all major mobile and IT platforms. The new cloud-based Miradore management suite allows for centralized control and management of iPads and iPhones, other tablets and smart phones, laptops and desktops, all via a single dashboard.

Miradore’s integrated approach to IT and mobile device management clears the way for the BYOD era (Bring Your Own Device) to become mainstream in organizations of wholly sizes. Already a reality in many organizations, device diversity has put IT management against the surround to find an efficient way to manage heterogeneous devices and ensure data security.

The Miradore software suite consists of incorporated tools for remote IT device lifecycle and configuration management. Asset and performance data are automatically gathered at configurable intervals, ensuring an up-to-date view of devices and applications used in the network. Applications or packaged are easily distributed to ceased devices and installed at users’ convenience. The new sophisticated policy and configuration management functionalities for study mobile platforms bring IT staff efficient means to maintain control of diverse devices.

“Integration of PC lifecycle and configuration management with Mobile Device Management is a prerequisite for efficiency. A single management dashboard directly responds to the pressing need of IT staff to allow for and comply with device diversity,” said Kristian Järnefelt, CEO of Miradore. “We’ve all seen how the new breed of devices boosts productivity and enhances communication, especially while traveling and working out of office. Our goal is to enable the BYOD shift to happen. Simply put, we make device diversity manageable.”

Miradore streamlines IT management processes and eliminates a large share of manual work. The cloud-based management solution integrates all end device management functions across a variety of devices, used and monitored via a single, unified dashboard.

The new Miradore release adds support for iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone devices on top of the existing Android and Symbian mobile devices. The combined IT and mobile management solution also covers Windows-based servers and workstations, Apple OS X for Mac, all major distributions of Linux, together with other IT assets and retail point-of-sale terminals.

Delivered as a cloud service through Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Miradore flexibly scales up and down. Miradore increases the operational efficiency of MSPs by bringing real-time visibility and control into their multi-customer IT infrastructure through a single unified solution.

End users benefit from additional peace of mind and anti-theft protection, as Miradore enabling remote locked and wiped of lost or stolen mobile devices. End users have access to Miradore’s Self service portal that allow them to easily check and update information concerning devices under their responsibility, without a need to contact IT support.

Note to Editors: Miradore is showcasing its innovative technology at the National Retail Federation (NRF) trade show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on 16-17 January 2012. For further information on Miradore’s presence at the event, delight visit http://www.miradore.com. More information about the event at http://events.nrf.com/annual2012/.

For more information, please contact:

Kristian Järnefelt CEO, Miradore
Tel. +358 400 666 992
Email kristian.jarnefelt (at) miradore.com
Mika Liukko CTO, Miradore
Tel. +358 40 507 7826
Email mika.liukko (at) miradore.com

Miradore enables the efficient management of diverse IT environments. Miradore provides IT organizations with a single dashboard view and remote access to a wide range of end user devices, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS X workstations, Android and Symbian smartphones, and retail indicated-of-sale terminals. With the cloud-based Miradore software, managed service providers are able to make unified and highly automated service delivery processes to efficiently manage their customers’ IT environments. Miradore supports the entire IT lifecycle, including purchasing, installation, maintenance, replacement, and retiring devices – eliminating a large share of manual IT management work. Miradore is headquartered in Finland. Read more at http://www.miradore.com.

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The First I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here!’ Scheme Launched March 2012- Langtec Prepares to Welcome Next Generation of Creative Minds

Langtec Composite Tubing Manufacturing Area

Accrington, Lancashire (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

A project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering is set to encourage schoolchildren to take an interest in all aspects of the engineering sector. I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here will introduce engineering into the curriculum, concentrating on Maths, Design & Technology and Sciences, developing and deepening the students’ understanding of the social impact of engineering.

‘This project is a fantabulous idea,’ says sales manager Lee Parnell, who supplies manufacturers with composite tubes and other essential components. ‘The industry is a varied place- offering jobs for creative brains and logical thinkers.’

Supported by online resources, lesson plans and information sheets, I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here provides alternative means of bringing modern engineering into the classroom environment, involving working engineering to inspire the students.The scheme has many facets designed to boosted both participation with the students, providing online jawing rooms, message boards and a dedicated Twitter been where children can interact with the project and ask questions of established individuals in the industry.

‘I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here allows students to interact online from their mobile phones, tablets and laptops, bridging the gap between the generations.’ Continues Parnell of Langtec, composite tubes manufacturers.

The students are encouraged to interact and ask the engineers questions about anything- from green energy, nuclear warheads, chemical development and childhood memories- and the engineers will answer, drawing from their own life and industry experiences.

‘The online aspect of the scheme has been very well developed. The technological era young people live in means they can be perceived to be on a ‘different’ level,’ Says composite tube manufacturer Parnell. ‘Our generation has many who aren’t computer literate, but it’s 2d nature for our children.’

I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here is based on former schemes pointed other sectors; I’m A Councillor, Get Me Out Of Here launched in 2003 during Local Democracy Week, its success being realised by project leader Sophia Collins who recognised that the format could also be applied to science too. Local politics and science share the same difficulties concerning engaging the interest of immature people, as both are often perceived as ‘boring’ and transported a widely held negative pigeonhole.

‘Recent polls revealed young people often choose their careers without being aware of all the options available, and as a result choices can be limited.’ Says Lee Parnell, sales manager for a composite tubes manufacturer. ‘Sadly this means that some talented youngsters have already chosen alternative career paths when perhaps the engineering industry would benefit from their natural skill.’

2008 saw the launch of I’m A Scientist, Get Me Out Of Here after months of research carried out with teachers, pupils and leading figures in various science based industries. The success of the project resulted in two sessions a year from 2010, and by 2011, the scheme had hosted 734 live chat sessions involving 270 scientists answering 19,702 questions from 15,888 students.

‘2012 sees the launch of the very first I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here,’ says Parnell, of phenolic tube manufacturers, Langtec. ‘After the success of the Councillor and Scientist projects, I have high hopes for the Engineer version.’

Completely free for schools to take part, the firstly I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here event is running from Monday 12th- Friday 23rd March, coinciding with National Science & Engineering Week. The ‘X-Factor’ style competition features 25 engineers spread across five zones, interacting with approximately 2,000 students from 50 schools around the country.

‘Basing the project on a popular television show watched by millions of young people is genius,’ says Parnell, who is employed by phenolic tubes manufacturer, Langtec. ‘Presenting information about the subject in a format that students can easily recognise will encourage their interaction.’

The engineers are competing against each other to win a cash prize whilst the students are able to read about their individual work histories and ask questions, eventually voting for the engineer they wish to win the money.

‘I wish I’d been offer this kind of opportunity,’ says Parnell. ‘And I urge students to get involved. It’s my job to sell components for a phenolic furnish manufacturers to lots of different industries. I have to understand the products, such as fibreglass tubes for example; how they’re make and used, positive my role has a high level of people interaction that I really enjoy.’

The engineers with the fewest votes are eliminated from the competition, until one from each of the five different zones is crowned as winner. The project is supported and includes tested teaching methods that develop the students’ skills and deepen their understood of the subject.

‘Engineering allows students to use their natural talents,’ says Parnell. ‘I’d urge any youngsters who genuinely enjoy tasks involving logic and creativity to get involved and consider a career that perhaps you haven’t before. The results can be very rewarding.’

Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering with support from the Institute of Engineering & Technology and Bloodhound SSC, I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here is one of over 70 projects funded to encourage engineers to share their experiences with students and inspire them to consider one of the many facets the industry for a future career.

‘For me, the most exciting part of this scheme is that some of the students who take part will become the engineers of tomorrow,’ says Parnell. ‘And they will be able to implement the ideas we’re having now to radically change many aspects of our world, from small components like fibreglass tubes to complex propulsion systems.’

The launch, scheduled for March 2012 encourages interested parties from the engineering and educational sectors are encouraged to submit their applications to take separating.

‘I’ll be keeping a close eye on I’m An Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here,’ says fibreglass tube manufacturer, Langtec’s Lee Parnell. ‘If this scheme is as successful as the previous Councillor and Scientist were, I’ll be more than happy to welcome the next generation of engineers, designers and companies into the industry.’

This release was written by Manchester search engine marketing specialists, Vizcom as part of a SEO campaign for Langtec.

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When do we have the technology that can make a laptop run faster without emitting too much heat? Right now, if you want the fastest laptop in the world that can play games at smooth frame rate, you have to live with a bulky laptop. When will be the time that the only thing that we have to trade with when getting a fast laptop is the price?The ENIAC is not a laptop.

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“Powered by Copia”: The Best of What Social Media and Digital Content Worlds Can Offer

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 01, 2012

Copia Interactive, LLC,    creator of one of the largest, independent, full-­‐featured    digital content platforms, announced today the availability of its “Powered by Copia” white-­‐label    solution for    hardware OEMs, media companies, publishers, retailers, and other    partners.

Copia is a single software platform that unites content, community, collaboration, and    commerce to    deliver digital content    across an array of devices. It is the    only platform designed    to    provide a    single    portal to all of a    users’ digital content    and social activity, creating an unified experience unrivaled in the market. In addition to Tier-­‐1    content availability, Copia    users enjoy a    richer experience    and deeper engagement with content and community, driving    greater consumption —    and    greater revenues for Copia and    its partners. Copia’s “Powered    by Copia” white-­‐label    solutions bring the advantages    of its platform to    Copia’s partners in    the media, hardware, telecom and    other related    industries.

“Copia’s natural partners are OEMs and content providers, such as    publishers    and media companies”,    states    Ben    Lowinger, EVP of Copia Interactive. “With our highly customizable ‘Powered by Copia’    white-­‐label    solution,    our    partners get an innovative    platform to better engage    their customers, with speed to market, and tailored to specific    locales or applications”,    he adds.    

A     Single Portal to Digital Content and Social Activity

Copia is the first platform to    seamlessly merge social media and    digital content, with    features such    as a digital    bookstore with a vast content catalog, note-­‐taking    and sharing, group chat, online book clubs, library comparison, activity    feeds, unique self-­‐publishing     tools, user recommendations, a proprietary community value system, and    more. Copia    users enjoy a    singular, wholly shareable    on-­‐line    experience — all    their media,    all    their friends,    all    in one    application.    

Copia is a self-­‐contained    social network    that links    to existent Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts as well,    so    users     can easily    share content across    major social network and connect with others with similar tastes and interests.

Copia has a substantial content catalog, currently featuring over 9.2 million    electronic and    physical books and    9 million    songs, as    well as    over 15,000 digital textbooks from leading educational    publishers.    But Copia is about more    than    just books:    it has    been developed to aggregate content from a multiplicity of sources — magazines,    newspapers,    music,    games, movies, and more    — into a seamless user experience.

Copia is a hardware-­‐neutral    platform: multiple devices offer    the same content    experience, and users can choose their    own    hardware. Users can    access circumscribing on    all their devices, and    Copia keeps everything up    to    date through    the    cloud. Copia is available now on    a multiplicity of devices, including desktop readers, iPad, Windows 7 touch, Android    tablets, and the    Blackberry Playbook.

Hardware-­‐Neutral    Software Platform for OEMs

For OEMs, Copia    creates new opportunities by delivering an immersive    and localized digital-­‐content    experience across    their    branded digital devices. Copia extends across devices (smartphones, PCs, tablets, TVs)    , operating systems    (Mac/iPad, Android, Windows 7), and    languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and    will include all    types of content    (music, books, video, games).

The company’s existing initiatives in domestic and other educational markets also broaden the opportunity for hardware    distribution    by OEMs. Unique offerings of the same device to    different marketplaces are made possible through    customized content, with content bundles providing unlimited differentiation among     similar hardware products.

Ready for Global Markets

Copia’s international versions feature localized    interfaces — with wording and functionality geared to each locality —    to enable    multi-­‐lingual    user experiences    for richer and deeper interactions    with content and community. And Copia is    rapidly expanding its global footprint, targeting markets with high adoption of    social networks and digital media, such as    Brazil.

Perfect for    Content Providers

The Copia platform is perfect for sharing and showcasing all    types of media — including music,    games,    magazines,    and more. Copia’s forthcoming music module,    for example, applies the platform’s innovative purchasing,    sharing, and social    experience    to music.

Copia has also opened the platform to game developers. With space for games,    challenges,    contests,    and prizes,    Copia opens a new distribution    channel for game developers, and    adds value to    users by giving them means to    play    games, earn social currency, share their experiences and interact with friends — to have fun — all    within the    Copia social    envelope.

About Copia

Copia (http://www.thecopia.com)    unites content, community, collaboration, and commerce    in a    single    software    platform to    deliver multi-­‐genre    digital media across a    array of computing, mobile, personal entertainment, and    eReading devices.    With Copia,    users engage more deeply with content and community through an innovative,    rich, and unified UI    experience — all their media, all their friends, all in one    application. Copia also    provides highly customized,    co-­‐branded,    white-­‐label    solutions through its “Powered by Copia” program.

The Copia    platform is developed by Copia Interactive,    LLC — a    portfolio    company of DMC    Capital Funding,    LLC    (http://www.dmccapitalfunding.com), the venture capital arm of    the DMC group of companies. The DMC group comprises top    enterprise    and consumer technology companies with a    heritage    that spans more    than 50    years’ investing    in,    developing, manufacturing, and distributing market-­‐leading    consumer-­‐electronics    products.    

Copia is exhibiting at the 2012 International CES in    Las Vegas at booth 11612 in the Central    Hall.

Contact

Ben Lowinger, Executive Vice President
blowinger(at)thecopia(constellating)com
+1.212.889.0200
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ClearSounds Showcases New Speech-Enhancing Listening Devices at 2012 CES

ClearSounds® A1600 Amplified Cordless Phone System, today with Aphex technology, is a combination base speakerphone and cordless handset with audio amplification.

Naperville, Illinois (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

ClearSounds, the leading developer of highly advancing listening devices for the home, office, and on the road, announced today it will showcase and demo various new products at 2012 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, in Las Vegas, January 10-13, 2012.

One in five Americans has hearing loss, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in November. The study found that 20% of Americans above the age of 12 experience hearing loss in at least one ear, and nearly 13% suffered hearing loss in both ears. Because hearing loss could eventually lead to large challenges, such as developing dementia or social isolation, meeting the needs of those that currently dwelt with diminished hearing, so they can avoid additional affects on wellbeing and overcome stigma, is an urgent issue as our elderly population grows.

“These new ClearSounds assistive listening devices will meet the lifestyle needs of those who have diminished hearing, but are also advanced communication tools for everyone seeking a better speech sound quality in their audio devices,” said Michele Ahlman, President, ClearSounds Communications. “That is why we emphasize it as ‘listening’ instead of ‘hearing’ capabilities; it is not about making it louder, it is about refining the sound quality of speech to ultimately make the speech more understandable.”

The ClearSounds products to debut at CES 2012 are:

    ClearBlue™ Bluetooth TV/Audio Listening System provides the solution to listening to a TV, audio and cellular devices wirelessly, while delivering high-fidelity sound. It allows both hearing-impaired viewers and others to hear TV programs clearly and without distortion, while keeping the volume at moderate levels. The ClearBlue headset pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled device and can be connected to a cell phone, iPod and iPad. When pairing the ClearBlue headset with a Bluetooth-enabled audio device, users can transition from listening to music, to take a mobile call with the push of a button. The music will pause or TV program will mute while on the call, and will resume after it is hung up.

    BTS001 ClearBlue™ Mini-Speaker is a personal wireless speaker for listening to music, TV and as a hands-free 2-way speakerphone for cellular devices. It enables an user to wirelessly stream music from any compatible stereo Bluetooth device such as a mobile phone, notebook, iPhone or iPad. The ClearBlue speaker brings the sound closer to the listener, reducing the signal-to-noise ratio, offering a refined, clear listening experience. Battery-operated, ClearBlue is perfect for travel and provides 15 hours of non-stop use.

    ICreation iPhone Dock & DECT Cordless Phone is a patented hybrid technology that gives a choice between using a cellular line or PSTN (public switched telephone network line) for incoming and outgoing calls. With high-definition sound processing, variable ring tones (there is a selection of several polyphonic and monophonic ones) it allows the user to distinguish whether an incoming call is from a cellular or PSTN line. It also features high-definition sound processing, Bluetooth connection, hands-free speakerphone and reduced cell phone radiation.The high-definition color display offers adjustable contrast. The VIP option enables picture ID as a call display for all phone contacts. Handsets also act as intercoms.

    ClearSounds A1600 Amplified Cordless Phone System, now with speech clarity enhancing Aphex technology, is the next generation of this digital, amplified cordless telephone. With a base speakerphone, cordless handset and built-in answering machine, it also features an oversized, back-lit keypad and eight photo memory dial buttons for easy use. It has a bright, visual ringer on the base and handset, talking caller ID (which speaks the name and number of the caller), talking phonebook and talking keypad. The digital answering machine has 15 minutes of recording time, a call screening stopping that allows the listener to hear caller messages as they are being recording, and an adjustable message playback speed. Additional features include an one-touch emergency dial button in the grinded, a jack for an optional vibrating pad that offer silent ring signaling, a vibrating headset ringer, and multiple language supports on the basal and handset.

The ClearSounds A1600 Amplified Cordless Phone System boasts Aphex technology. Aphex’s licensed powerful audio enhancement technology refines sounds quality unlike any other technology or equalizer, improving speech intelligibility in communications. The human ear boosts frequencies between 1 kHz and 4 kHz. These specific frequencies correspond to the part of speech that is linked to comprehension, and speech intelligibility is dependent upon consonant recognition. Consonants have percussive leading edges. The Aphex technology component accentuates those percussive edges on consonants with its patented harmonics generation process, thereby increasing the clarity of consonants. The human audile system responds positively to Aphex harmonics enhancement – better than to an equalizer – because the consonants’ edges are only slightly enhanced at these frequencies (harmonically) unlike a broad brush equalization treatment that can degrade factors in speech intelligibility. Aphex technology is the only one of its kind that has been scientifically tested and prove to improve clarity of speech and increase understanding. ClearSounds has brought Aphex technology into several of its new products as speech intelligibility is critical for spoken communication devices, such as phoned, intercoms, televisions, radios, and computer sound systems. The Aphex technology will be demonstrated at the ClearSounds booth throughout the CES 2012 exhibit hours.

ClearSounds will exhibit at CES at booth North Hall 3106. For more information about ClearSounds at CES, visit the ClearSounds CES page at http://www.wix.com/braddodso2/ces2012.

HITEC Group and ClearSounds Communications
Founded in 1984, HITEC Group is a family-owned business that specializes in the distribution of products that change the lives of people with hearing and vision loss. HITEC Group developed and manufactured several private label products under its brand. In 2004, ClearSounds Communications was incorporated as a separate company to launch and expand its signature line of telecommunication products that combined functionality with style and versatility. ClearSounds Communications is the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge assistive listening devices and amplified communication products for individuals experiencing mild-to-moderate hearing loss. These products include corded and cordless phones, Bluetooth headsets, neckloops, signalers, clocks, and television listening devices. For more information visit http://www.clearsounds.com.

ClearSounds and ClearBlue are registered trademarks of ClearSounds Communications, Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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