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Newsletter - 3 July 2009 - Automation & Control |
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Despite some high-profile absences, the CEDIA UK Expo went ahead last week and provided an upbeat, and at times even busy event, with the official attendance given as 5,082 - and we were pleased to be awarded a bottle of champagne for bringing in the most visitors via our invitation code. Yes the exhibition was smaller, but most exhibitors reported better than expected business, and many felt they benefitted from the bigger companies not being there.
Of course for its long-term success, the UK Expo needs to satisfy both large and small exhibitors, and be an event that is essential for the industry to attend. To this end, CEDIA is conducting a visitor survey which you can download here. As it says on the front of this survey, "CEDIA Expo - Your Industry Your Event - Have Your Say" - so let CEDIA know what you want. One of the most important questions is the event location. Even if you don't want to complete the survey or didn't attend this year, let CEDIA know where you'd like the UK Expo to be in future. To get the debate going, we'd like it to alternate between a north and south location.
This was our sixth Expo as an exhibitor and we'd like to welcome our new subscribers who signed up at the event. If you didn't attend, or you didn't see everything you wanted to, we have compiled a CEDIA UK Expo 2009 news archive, and our HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2009 supplement is still available as a PDF file.
Our feature this month is Automation and Control, and is sponsored by Niko. It's a bumper issue reflecting the growing importance of integrated control of any and all electronic systems within the home. We have articles covering Niko's home automation solutions, smart home control using brain-computer interface technology, IP for whole-home control, the OpenRemote open source platform, an update on KNX, LonWorks for the home, and our Guest Commentary by Craig Slawson of Borg Displays looks at integration as the killer application. We also have an Industry Opinion piece that discusses energy management, and our Going Green column looks at how home automation is driving conservation in Milton, Ontario, Canada. In addition, our Marketing Tactics column offers advice on generating referrals and we have a case study of a home cinema in Bourgogne, France.
If you don't have time to look at all of these must-read articles now, don't worry! You can find links to this issue's content on our home page throughout July, and then these articles, and our archive, can be accessed permanently from the HiddenWires articles library.
Finally, we'd like to welcome HAI and Quaduro Systems as new category sponsors. We are only able to offer free access to all of the HiddenWires resources thanks to the support of our sponsors and advertisers - so please take a look at what they have to offer.
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Product Article: Niko Home Automation Solutions Tick All the Right Boxes
By Stephen Calder, Niko (UK) (1/7/2009)
Could Smart Homes be Controlled using Thought Alone?
By Christoph Guger, g.tec (1/7/2009)
Why IP Makes Sense for Whole-Home Control
By Thomas Pickral Jr, Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) (1/7/2009)
OpenRemote - an open source platform for home control
By Marc Fleury, OpenRemote (1/7/2009)
KNX Function and Design - an update for 2009
By Colin Price, Ivory Egg (1/7/2009)
Why the LonWorks Platform Makes Sense for the Home By Ron Bernstein, LonMark International (2/7/2009)
Industry Opinion: Is energy management hot on the agenda?
By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires (1/7/2009)
Going Green: home automation drives conservation - a smart lead from Canada
David Dollihite, Direct Energy (1/7/2009)
Guest Commentary: Integration is the killer application By Craig Slawson, Borg Displays (2/7/2009)
Marketing Tactics: Got a referral strategy?
By Leslie Stevens, Eclipse Marketing (1/7/2009)
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This edition's news in full:
Industry rallies to support CEDIA UK Expo
(2/7/2009)
Cytech Introduces Door Stations and A New Shape Keypad for its Comfort Intelligent Home System (2/7/2009)
R&M offers fiber optic splice outlet for residential and commercial buildings (2/7/2009)
Pioneer Unveils New Line Of Bd-Live Blu-Ray Disc Players (2/7/2009)
Sharp adds
LC-32DH57E to its line up of eco-friendly LCD TVs (2/7/2009)
Opus appoints Altavox as exclusive distributor in Scandinavia
(2/7/2009)
Crestron Develops DigitalMedia, a Solution for the Digital Age (1/7/2009)
XiVA Launches musicm8 Network Storage Device for Digital Music (1/7/2009)
Niko wins red dot design award for Mysterious - the invisible switch (1/7/2009)
Chief Launches New Design Center
for Architects, Designers and Consultants (1/7/2009)
Tradestech.biz Introduces Full Cat5e Long Distance HD Matrix Switches
(1/7/2009)
ThinkFlood Unveils RedEye Universal Remote Control System for the iPhone (30/6/2009)
Vennetics: The PC Screen is Now the Preferred Medium for Communication and Entertainment among 18-35 Year Olds in the UK and Ireland (30/6/2009)
Vogel's reaffirms its commitment to the channel (30/6/2009)
KEF Introduces
'Easy Fit ' Ci80.2QR Custom Installation Speaker (30/6/2009)
Morban Becomes First UK Dynalite Dimensions Dealer
(30/6/2009)
Intellon and Cavium Networks Collaborate on Powerline-based HD Video Distribution in Homes (29/6/2009)
Platinum Tools Introduces CCP Series J-Hooks (29/6/2009)
Optoma Showcases HD 1080p Home Cinema Range and Previews New 3D Projector (29/6/2009)
Knoxed showcases three new Cablesson products (29/6/2009)
AWE acts as exclusive CI distributor for Yamaha
high-end AV products (29/6/2009)
Philips Dynalite looks to a bright future (26/6/2009)
KNX UK highlights benefits of integrated approach to home AV and building control (26/6/2009)
CEA Brings Back Energy Consumption Working Group to Develop Measurement of Energy Consumption Standard
(26/6/2009)
HAI Ships IP-Based Entertainment Product Suite
(26/6/2009)
BADA creates UK network of trained and approved retailers
(26/6/2009)
Imerge Demos New Products at Neo during CEDIA Expo 2009 (22/6/209)
Kramer Introduces New HDMI-and IR Coax Transmitter and Receiver (22/6/209)
Destination Audio unveils ALW583
in-wall speaker (22/6/209)
Aldous Systems shows Forté A-BUS/DIRECT WALL Active Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
(22/6/209)
Acoustic GRG distributes Barrisol Acoustic Stretch Ceiling range in the UK
(22/6/2009)
Futuresource Consulting: More than 10% of US and Japanese households will be ‘3D enabled’ by 2012
(22/6/2009)
DMi introduces HSi 430, HSi 435 and HSi S6W2 in-Ceiling Speakers from Boston Acoustics
(22/6/2009)
IEA expects energy use by new electronic devices to triple by 2030 but sees considerable room for more efficiency
(22/6/2009)
Focus SB develops HAL Digital Home Automated Lighting and Control System
(22/6/2009)
There Corporation continues Nokia Smart Home initiative (16/6/2009)
Lagotek Releases Next Generation Home Control Software (16/6/2009)
Mordaunt-Short launches new Aviano range (16/6/2009)
Mordaunt-Short releases compact Performance
loudspeaker (16/6/2009)
Ivory Egg
shows KNX-compatible controls products from Gira and Basalte (16/6/2009)
CEA announces new working group to address 3-D technology (15/6/2009)
In-Stat: Use of Coax/Phone Wire Growing for Service Provider In-Home Networks (15/6/2009)
HomeGrid Forum announces major milestone for ITU-T G.hn Next-Gen Wired Networking Standard (15/6/2009)
ABB announces Busch-ComfortTouch panel
providing full control of all living areas and building functions from one location (15/6/2009)
Vogel's introduces the 8000 Series Motion and Motion+ flexible wall mounts
(15/6/2009)
Teufel introduces the Systems 5 THX Select 2 Home Theatre System (12/6/2009)
The HomePlug Powerline Alliance Charts Smart Grid Technology Path (12/6/2009)
KEF
announces the all-new Concept Blade loudspeaker (12/6/2009)
projectiondesign announces the avielo kroma LED projector with ReaLED technology
(12/6/2009)
Platinum Tools Launches EZ-RJPRO? HD Modular Plug Crimp Tool
(12/6/2009)
Denon introduces AVR-4310 AV receiver with Audyssey DSX surround sound expansion technology (11/6/2009)
SpeakerCraft to Distribute New iMerge Mediaservers in North America (11/6/2009)
Sooloos Introduces RackMount Models for Seamless Installation (11/6/2009)
KEF adds XQ60b Powered Subwoofer to its XQ line-up (11/6/2009)
Genelec
uses ‘Audio Suite’ to showcase its active speaker technology in a custom installation setting (11/6/2009)
Keene Electronics Announces IR Panel Mount Receiver (10/6/2009)
HAI Releases Version 3.1 Firmware with Lutron HomeWorks Integration (10/6/2009)
Blue Horizon Unveils Proburn
- a 'cable burn-in accelerator' (10/6/2009)
Borg Displays Announces New Protégé In-Wall Controllers
(10/6/2009)
Z-Wave and LS Control Enable Intelligent, Energy-Saving Indoor Climate Management
(10/6/2009)
LINAK shows flat screen televisions lifts (3/6/3009)
Future Automation showcases latest lift and flat screen mounting solutions (3/6/3009)
Into AV introduces Grandview's range of Cyber home theatre screens (3/6/3009)
Impact Screen Solutions shows new Screenline Galileo brand of home theatre screens (3/6/3009)
Unique Automation launches iPhone applications for light, shower and steam generation control (3/6/3009)
Artcoustic launches custom install friendly developments to its Superstar range, C1 centre channel and PA260 amplifiers (3/6/3009)
Pulse Marketing Demonstrates AVM Concept for Home Cinema (3/6/3009)
Invision Express celebrates first anniversary (3/6/3009)
Opus updates WCU600 touchscreen and takes flexibility and ease of use to the next level (3/6/3009)
Habitech launches 5 new major brands and 147 new products (3/6/3009)
SIM2 shows High Dynamic Range Solar series LCD display
along with its projector and screen products (3/6/3009)
Global Caché and NuVo Announce that Global Caché Network Adapters Instantly IP-enable NuVo Products (2/6/2009)
Elan Systems UK expands its sales force (2/6/2009)
TFC Info: Flat Screen Display Mount End-User Study Reveals Trends in Business and Entertainment Buyers' Wants and Expectations for Mount Hardware
(2/6/2009)
Monitor Audio adds AW-12 active subwoofer to its RadiusHD A/V satellite speaker systems
(2/6/2009)
OmniMount Systems to sell direct in the UK
(2/6/2009)
Industry Leaders Form Wireless Gigabit Alliance to Promote 60 GHz Wireless Technology
(1/6/2009)
Keene Digital launches KLAB20D Digital In-Wall Stereo Amplifier
(1/6/2009)
Imerge and Philips Team Up to Deliver a Graphically Rich Interface for Pronto Controllers
(1/6/2009)
Chief offers next generation of mounting solutions for mistake-proof custom installations
(1/6/2009)
Niko UK announces two major new appointments
(1/6/2009)
HDMI Licensing Announces Features of the Upcoming HDMI Specification Version 1.4 (29/5/2009)
Cytech Europe introduces two upgrade packages for its Comfort Intelligent Home System (29/5/2009)
CEDIA 2009 Home Electronics Outlook: Homeowners Investing in Upgrades (29/5/2009)
D-Link announces DHP-303 PowerLine Adapter Kit offering power saving networking using standard electrical wiring (29/5/2009)
BMB shows new products
including Niles' ZR-6 multi-zone receiver targeted at the European custom market (29/5/2009)
Somfy Personalises Motorised Window Covering Control with DecoFlex (27/5/2009)
Somfy Introduces the Lamp Controller RTS (27/5/2009)
Looking forward to CEDIA Expo 2009 (27/5/2009)
Maser Shows its 'CEDIA Collection'
of specialised Video, Audio, Speaker, Data and Composite cables (27/5/2009)
JIB Makes UK Debut with High-Quality A/V Cables
(27/5/2009)
Habitech Introduces NuVo's WA30 In-Wall Amp (26/5/2009)
DMi Adds Snell Acoustics' CI Speaker Range to Brand Portfolio (26/5/2009)
CEA Study: 14.5 Million Consumers Thinking of Buying Net-Enabled TV in Next 12 Months (26/5/2009)
Parks Associates: Connected consumer electronics sales to exceed 100 million units annually by 2013 (26/5/2009)
SCP offers Crestron Lutron and Elan control cables (26/5/2009)
ACA-Apex shows Fibre Optic panel (22/5/2009)
BPT shows new innovations and features for its entry control equipment (22/5/2009)
Asheridge Introduce New HDMI Solutions, Easy Terminate Fibre Solutions and Special Show Offers (22/5/2009)
Panasonic showcases TH-65VX100 and TH-50VX100 full HD home cinema plasma displays (22/5/2009)
Domotics Ltd premieres Teletask Domotics Controls and
DoIP (22/5/2009)
Sensible Heat announces updates to Integration products
(22/5/2009)
ABI Research: Home Automation System Shipments to Approach 2.8 Million in 2011 (20/5/2009)
Sony adds BRAVIA Z5500 to Motionflow 200Hz TV family (20/5/2009)
Loewe launches Art SL, its most environmentally friendly TV (20/5/2009)
Loewe presents second generation Connect TV with 100Hz technology, Internet radio and new Mediaplayer (20/5/2009)
Convergent Home Technologies
launches Dianemo Professional range of audio/video and home automation systems (20/5/2009)
Rako Controls launches new Wired Lighting Control system (19/5/2009)
NuVo Technologies advances multiroom audio opportunities for UK dealers (19/5/2009)
Digi-Box.co.uk shows GefenTV Wireless HDMI 5Ghz Extender (19/5/2009)
AWE showcases a wealth of premium branded products (19/5/2009)
Living Control announces Studio6 MediaServer for HD entertainment all around the home (19/5/2009)
Amina Announces New Rack Mount Protection for Invisible Loudspeakers (19/5/2009)
On Course for a Great Expo - CEDIA Announces Expo 2009 Seminar Guide (19/5/2009)
ABI Research: Home Automation System Shipments to Approach 2.8 Million in 2011
(15/5/2009)
Universal Powerline Association (UPA) Moves Forward with Global Technology Conference "Plug into Profit 2009"
(15/5/2009)
CEDIA Website Redesigned to Highlight Specific Business and Training Tools for Members
(15/5/2009)
Auralex expands pallet of SonicPrint line of acoustic treatments with original art by Eric Waugh
(15/5/2009)
Armour Home introduces Soundcast Systems' Outcast Jr 'Junior' version of the wireless outdoor speaker system
(15/5/2009)
AWE announces distribution deal with Arcam (13/5/2009)
PALME Asia offers VIP programme (13/5/2009)
PALM Expo 2009, featuring INSTALL China 2009, is now into its 18th year (13/5/2009)
ZigBee Alliance Plans Further Integration of Internet Protocol Standards (13/5/2009)
DMi Introduces Redesigned Boston Acoustics CI Range (13/5/2009)
CEDIA announces availability of UK Expo
Seminar Guide (13/5/2009)
Peerless Industries merges with BBG Distribution (12/5/2009)
Russ Andrews introduces the Zapperator to improve system sound through RFI reduction (12/5/2009)
JVC announces LT-42WX70 full HD LCD TV monitor for home cinema enthusiasts, custom installers and digital SLR users (12/5/2009)
AWE brings Panasonic's 65" TH65VX100 and 50" TH50VX100e CHT plasma monitors to the UK market (12/5/2009)
Rayleigh Instruments launches INELS intelligent building control system (12/5/2009)
Unicam
shows latest signal distribution and conversion products from Audio Authority (12/5/2009)
Philips presents OLED-based interactive lighting concepts
(8/5/2009)
Digital Interactive Interface for Video & Audio consortium announces availability of DiiVA 1.0 specification
(8/5/2009)
CEA study finds homeowners using electronics to reduce home energy costs
(8/5/2009)
Symmetry introduces the THIEL SmartSub sub-woofers to the UK market
(8/5/2009)
Amazon Video On Demand Announces Launch of High Definition Movies and TV Episodes
(8/5/2009)
Denon launches AVR-1610, AVR-1910 and AVR-2310 UK-tuned home cinema receivers (7/5/2009)
Perceptive Automation Releases Indigo 4.0 Mac Home Automation Server (7/5/2009)
Asheridge announces availability of a new range of Purelink Modular HDMI Matrix Routers (7/5/2009)
Platinum Tools Announces All-In-One Modular Plug Crimp Tool (7/5/2009)
Hush Technologies ships
DigiFi Range through Digital Fidelity in the UK (7/5/2009)
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