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HDMI Licensing Offers Online Training for Consumer Electronics Installers (24/10/2006)

CEDIA US Expo 2006

Course Eligible for CEDIA Continuing Education Units

HDMI Licensing, LLC, the agent responsible for licensing the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(tm) (HDMI(tm)) specification, today announced it will offer a free 40-minute online training program for consumer electronics installers, providing a technical overview of HDMI, installation techniques and common installation issues.

In addition, the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has notified Silicon Image that qualified installers receiving a passing grade of at least 70 percent through the HDMI online training program may apply for 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the CEDIA Professional Certification Program. CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. CEDIA has notified Silicon Image that it will list the HDMI Training for CE Installers program on CEDIA's website as an authorized course for CEUs.

The HDMI Training for CE Installers program will be available on the HDMI website beginning September 14, 2006.

HDMI is the de facto standard digital interface for high-definition consumer electronics devices. By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience.

"As HDMI products proliferate, installers need a convenient way to learn more about the technology and get comfortable working with it," said Rich Green, owner of Rich Green, Ink, a custom electronics design and installation firm, and CEDIA's Certification Council Chair.

"The installer community is key to introducing new home theater technologies and standards" said Les Chard, president of HDMI Licensing. "This new training module is a powerful educational resource for installers who are looking to use the latest technologies in their home theater installations."

The program can be accessed by visiting http://www.hdmi.org and clicking on HDMI Training. Upon successful completion of the exam, students will be sent via e-mail a "Certificate of Completion."

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