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CES on the Hill Exhibitors Showcase Tech Innovation in Nation's Capital
ARLINGTON, Va. --(Business Wire)--
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced exhibitors
for the 2013 CES
on the Hill, an invitation-only event providing policy makers the
opportunity to interact with the technology companies and products that
are revolutionizing the way we live, work and play. These innovations
are also driving some of the most critical, current technology policy
debates. CES (News - Alert) on the Hill will run from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16,
2013 at the Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (B-357). Media-only
tours of the exhibits will start at 5:30 p.m. and run throughout the
duration of the event.
"Companies with extraordinary technologies were selected based on their
product's connection to today's most pressing tech policy issues," said
Michael Petricone, senior vice president, government and regulatory
affairs, CEA. "Members of Congress, key Hill staff and top media will
get rare hands-on demonstrations of Ultra HD and new technologies for
medical solutions, electronics recycling, energy efficiency and more."
Selected CES on the Hill exhibitors and technologies include:
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American
Automation & Communications Inc. - Provides control,
communication and entertainment systems for the home
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AT&T
- It Can Wait virtual reality simulator shows what it's like to text
while driving, revealing hindered capabilities first-hand
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BlackBerry
- BlackBerry (News - Alert) 10 and solutions like BlackBerry Balance demonstrate how
technological advances are improving privacy and cybersecurity
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DIRECTV
- Energy-efficient Genie lets you enjoy a full HD DVR experience
on every TV in your home, without seeing a box in every room
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DISH
- Hopper with Sling whole-home HD DVR and dishNET high speed
Internet
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ecoATM
INC. - Automated self-serve e-cycling kiosk that uses advanced
machine vision, electronics diagnostics and artificial intelligence to
evaluate and buy back used electronics directly from consumers
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Google
- Chromebooks and Chrome OS deliver a computing experience that is
faster, easier and more secure
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HealthSpot
- Promoting the HealthSpot Station which enables patient access to
medical diagnostics from board certified doctors via high-definition
video conferencing and interactive, digital medical devices
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HTC
- The new HTC (News - Alert) One will show the world's first zero-gap full
metal unibody design and more than 300 new features
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Intel
Corp./b> - Showing its mobile collaborative model,
a mobile medical device used by physicians
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LG
Electronics USA - Ushering in a new era in home
entertainment, the LG 84-inch Ultra HD set, with 8 million pixels,
four times Full HD resolution
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Livio
- The FM Connect system allows FM broadcasters to have two-way
communication with listeners in the car using connected smartphones
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Microsoft
Corp. - Showcasing integrated technology of Xbox with
Kinect, Surface Pro, Windows 8 laptops and Windows 8 phones
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Panasonic
- Smart Viera TVs with My Home Screen, Swipe & Share 2.0, Touch
Pen, voice guidance and voice interaction, plus bone conduction
headphones and 20-inch 4k tablet
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Pandora
Internet Radio - Brings the Music Genome Project to life on
more than 1,000 connected devices
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Qualcomm
- Showcasing cutting edge wireless technology enabled by
Snapdragon processors, plus wireless solutions to improve health care
and education
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Samsung
Electronics- Bringing Series 8000 LED Smart TV and
Samsung (News - Alert) For Enterprise (SAFE) mobile security built into the Samsung
Galaxy mobile phones and tablet
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Verizon
- Displaying how its advanced technology delivers powerful
solutions to some of society's most pressing problems in healthcare
and public safety
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VOXX
International Corp. - Car Connection telematics OBD and
Klipsch advance home and personal audio
New for this year, CES on the Hill will include a dedicated showcase
area for exhibitors from the Eureka
Park TechZone at the 2013 International
CES®, the world's leading innovation event. The Eureka
Park exhibits showcased some of the hottest startups and entrepreneurs
at the 2013 CES. Eureka Park exhibitors at CES on the Hill include:
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Dock-n-Lock
- A safe driving system to prevent dangerous texting and talking while
driving. Installs like a breathalyzer and requires the driver to "dock
and lock" the phone before starting the vehicle
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FutureDash
- EnergyBuddy Home Energy Monitoring System provides real-time
feedback of electrical energy consumption through vivid dashboard
displays on smartphones, tablets and computers
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Troop
ID - A digital identification product that provides reputable
organizations with a secure digital channel to provide benefits,
services and skill training opportunities to service members, veterans
and their families without fear of fraud
In conjunction with CES on the Hill, the ninth annual Digital
Patriots Dinner will take place on Wednesday, April 17 and will
honor Senator Jerry Moran, Congressmen Jared Polis and Greg Walden, and
DISH CEO Joseph Clayton for their roles in advancing innovation through
contributions to the legal and regulatory framework that allows the CE
industry to flourish.
Press is encouraged to register for both events in advance via the
following links: Digital
Patriots Dinner and/or CES
on the Hill.
Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology
event is "International CES." Subsequent references to the show
can be shortened to "CES." Please do not use "Consumer
Electronics Show" to refer to the International CES.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the $209 billion U.S. consumer
electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of
CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research,
technical training and education, industry promotion, standards
development and the fostering of business and strategic
relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES - The
Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into
CEA's industry services. Find CEA online: CE.org
and DeclareInnovation.com.
Follow CES at CESweb.org
and through both CEA
and CES
social media channels.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CES on the Hill
April 16, 2013, Washington, DC
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Digital Patriots Dinner
April 17, 2013, Washington, DC
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Technology & Standards Spring Forum
May 20-24, 2013,
Denver, CO
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CE Week
June 24-28, 2013, New York, NY
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2013 CEA Industry Forum
October 20-23, 2013, Los Angeles,
CA (News - Alert)
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17th Annual CEO Summit
October
23-25, 2013, Rancho Palo Verdes, CA
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2014 International CES New York Press Preview
November 12,
2013, New York, NY
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2014 International CES
January 7-10, 2014, Las Vegas, NV
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