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Arlington, VA - 12.17.2001 - The 2002 Innovations awards honorees were recently
announced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) with many products spotlighting the advances in digital
technology, wireless communications and gaming. Innovations 2002 is sponsored by CEA and endorsed by the
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This prestigious awards program gives manufacturers and developers
an opportunity to have their products judged by a preeminent panel of independent journalists, designers and
engineers. Honored products will be on display in the Las Vegas Hilton during the 2002 International CES, held in
Las Vegas, Nev., January 8-11, 2002.
As the most widely renowned consumer technology awards program, Innovations 2002
recognizes the best designed and engineered products. Now in its fifth year, the 2002 Best of
Innovations award is given to the most highly honored products in their category, for all categories with
three or more entries. Best of Innovations honorees are highlighted throughout the Innovations 2002
promotional materials, and will be previewed in a special display in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas
Convention Center during the 2002 International CES. Demonstrating a true sense of imagination and
excellence, the Best of Innovations honorees for 2002 are:
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| Accessories |
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FreeCharge |
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Freeplay Energy Group Limited |
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| Audio |
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Final Modular Electrostatic Speaker |
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Final A.I.P. B.V. |
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| Computer Hardware/Software |
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Sony VAIO Slimtop Pen Tablet |
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Sony Electronics Inc. |
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| Digital Imaging (tie) |
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Pioneer DVD-Based Voice-Activated Navigation System |
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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. |
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| Digital Imaging (tie) |
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Panasonic Mini DVD Digital Camcorder |
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. |
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| Electronic Gaming |
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Xbox Video Game System |
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Microsoft Corp. |
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| Home Appliances |
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Smart Pan RF Smart Cooktop System |
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Digital Cookware Inc. |
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| Home Data Networking |
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NeverWire 14 |
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Phonex Corporation Corp. |
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| Integrated Home Systems |
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BeAtHome Energy Management System |
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BeAtHome Inc. |
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| Mobile Electronics |
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Glass Mount Satellite Radio Antenna |
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Terk Technologies Corp. |
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| Mobile Office (tie) |
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Sharp Zaurus |
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Sharp Electronics Corp. |
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| Mobile Office (tie) |
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CLI PEG-N760C Handheld |
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Sony Electronics Inc. |
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| Office Equipment |
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Panasonic 2.4GHZ "GigaRange"® Elite Cordless Telephone w/Talking Caller ID |
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. |
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| Online/Internet |
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ED1 |
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Vercel Corp. |
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| Personal Electronics |
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GPS Personal Locator |
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Wherify Wireless Inc. |
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| Retail Resource |
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12 Channel Component Distribution Amplifier |
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Key Digital Systems |
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| Satellite Systems |
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DishPVR 721 |
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EchoStar Communications Corp. |
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| Telephones |
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G24 Internet Communicator System |
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ARKON Networks Inc. |
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| Video (tie) |
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DVD-L100 |
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Samsung Electronics America Inc. |
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| Video (tie) |
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TFT - LCD TV |
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Samsung Electronics America Inc. |
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| Wireless Communications |
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SANYO PCS Telephone |
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Sanyo Fisher Company |
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To qualify for the competition, entrants must exhibit at the 2002 International CES and manufacture products
marketed in the United States. In addition, products entered must have become available recently at retail
outlets (no earlier than January 1, 2001), or will become available by June 30, 2002.
All Innovations honorees and product photos can be found at
www.CESweb.org/awards/innovations. For more
news on CES before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org,
the interactive source for CES information.
ABOUT CEA - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 650 U.S. companies involved in the
design, development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline
communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold
through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $70 billion in annual sales. CEA's
resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics
industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES EYour Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle
TechnologySM. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including
technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and
legislative advocacy.
For more information regarding Phonex Corporation and its products please contact:
public@phonex.com
6952 High Tech Drive
Midvale, UT 84047-3756
800.437.0101
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