CES to Highlight the Latest Innovations In Mobile Electronics

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 6 -- The 2002 International CES attendees will be in the fast lane to new mobile electronics technologies when the show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday, January 8 through Friday, January 11, 2002. The 2002 International CES-Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology(SM), will showcase the latest mobile electronics technologies such as GPS, IDB, vehicle navigation, car audio, car security, radar detectors, satellite radio, automotive computing and others.

A host of technology pavilions, exhibitors and conference sessions will address the latest and best mobile technologies in the consumer electronics marketplace.

In the Car Technologies: The Road to Universal Automotive Electronics Connectivity SuperSession, innovators of mobile technology will discuss sales strategies and expanding market reach. This SuperSession will take place on Thursday, January 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the North Hall of the LVCC room N250. Solomon Daniels, editor of Mobile Electronics Magazine, will moderate panel consisting of Arlan Stehney, executive director, IDB Forum; Brad Little, chairman, 1394 Automotive Working Group; Herbert Hetzel, administrator, MOST Cooperation; Neil A. Schilke, president, SAE International and general director of engineering, General Motors Corp.; and Rob Putman, president, Soundgate.

More than 15 sessions in the CES Knowledge Circuit will cover all aspects of automotive technology, including car navigation, vehicle security and on- board entertainment. In addition, conferences on how to install, sell and build business in the global electronics marketplace will be included. Some of the featured sessions include:

Mobile Surround OE Initiatives Selling the Mobile Surround Sound Mobile Installation -- The Insider's Perspective New Mobile Surround Product Premiere Eyes on the Road: Driver Focus and In-Vehicle Electronics Potential Mobile Buyers: How to Know 'em When You See 'em Mobile electronics exhibitors will be located in the LVCC North Hall and the main level meeting rooms of the Central Hall. Some of the 2002 CES mobile exhibitors include Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Delphi, Directed Electronics, Earthquake Sound, JVC, Kenwood, MTX, Pioneer, Rockford, Sirius Satellite Radio, SonicBlue, Sony, Sound Around, Visteon, XM Satellite Radio and Zapco.

The Digital Car Showroom Pavilion, located in the LVCC North Hall, will allow attendees to see and test the latest mobile technologies. Visitors to the showroom will learn about new vehicle navigation tools, entertainment systems, safety devices, obstacle warning systems and how wireless technology has converged them all.

The Intelligent Transportation System Data Bus (IDB) defines the industry's first set of interface standards for automotive information, communications and entertainment systems. Located in the North Hall of the LVCC, the IDB Forum will educate attendees on the convergence standard for electronics equipment in the new-generation automotive systems that IDB provides. The IDB Forum will showcase leading automobile manufacturers and key engineers ready to discuss the latest innovations in aftermarket car products.

``According to CEA market research, sales of mobile electronics are projected to reach $15.2 million in 2001,'' said Karen Chupka, vice president of events and conferences for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the sponsor, producer and manager of the International CES. ``This continued boom in mobile technology sales is a reflection of consumers' desire to be productive while in their automobiles. CES has addressed this desire by including a number of exhibitors, conferences, pavilions and SuperSessions, focusing on hundreds of new and exciting mobile products.''

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