We're in Indianapolis!

Lance Crabbe, Herve Lejeune, and David Williams of Design Systems Ltd. arrive at CEDIA EXPO 2004 in Indianapolis for professional-level training, and to see the very latest new products and technology in the custom electronics industry.

 

 

09/10/04

Here is an expanded array of Universal handheld remote controls to allow different user interface choices for different applications. The top 3 models have optional RF modules, making it unnecessary to point the remote at the equipment. Behind the remotes is an upgraded RF module which can have remote receivers to expand the control range to cover an entire home!
 

The new series of Panasonic video door phone intercoms is designed to integrate with the Panasonic range of phone systems.

 

09/11/04

Have you ever wanted to listen to, and control, your iPod's playlists and music on a central music system? Soon you can! Sonance unveiled a system that uses you iPod (3rd generation or higher) as a source, and can control it from any keypad in the house (see below).
 
Sonance keypad with iPod control screen shown.
 
Did you think that a 60-inch plasma display was the largest around? LG Electronics has just introduced a 70-inch version!
 
Sharp, always on the cutting-edge of LCD display technology, has just released a 45-inch version of their very popular Aquos series of displays — the largest of its kind!
 
AudioAccess introduced a new version of their wall-mounted color touchscreen designed to control the AudioAccess system and other systems in the home.
 
The new McIntosh Music Server MS300 has 300 gigabytes worth of storage controlled through a tried-and-true User Interface with McIntosh cosmetics.
 
The McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Center is a new high-performance/ mid-priced Audio/Video processor for those who have a need for fewer video inputs.
 
Another view of the McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Center showing the rear panel.
 
This is a C4 WiFi screen from the new company Control 4 utilizing some cutting-edge whole-home control technologies. There are several versions of this color touchscreen — this is a wireless WiFi version.
 

This is a wired Ethernet version of the C4 WiFi screen from the new company Control 4.

Control 4 is using computer-based Internet Protocol control standards in developing a whole system of modest, yet powerful home control products.

 

09/12/04

Can you find the TV in this picture? It's hidden behind the mirror — when the TV is off, you can't tell it's there (see below).
 
Only when turned on, do you know that there's a TV integrated behind the mirror.
 
Escient's new wireless touchscreen lets you control your music from anywhere in your home via a wireless ethernet connection.
 
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