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(above left) <strong>Harman</strong>’s new<br />
GreenEdge audio and infotainment<br />
systems, introduced at this year’s<br />
Geneva Motor Show, blend superior<br />
acoustic performance with twice<br />
the energy effi ciency of traditional<br />
technologies.<br />
(above middle) Soundcraft’s<br />
Dave Neal (left) accepts the 2009<br />
award for Most Innovative Audio<br />
Console for Commercial Installation<br />
from editor Strother Bullens of<br />
Pro Audio Review magazine.<br />
(above right) <strong>Harman</strong>’s exclusive<br />
partnership with Lotus Engineering<br />
will help automakers prepare for<br />
the growing wave of quiet electric<br />
vehicles by synthesizing exterior<br />
engine sounds to alert pedestrians.<br />
12 <strong>Harman</strong> International Annual Report 2009<br />
Technology and Innovation<br />
<strong>Harman</strong>’s technology and systems integration<br />
expertise is helping to deliver a seamless<br />
audio and infotainment experience across<br />
the consumer, professional and automotive<br />
markets.<br />
Mixing passion with performance has<br />
been the business of <strong>Harman</strong> and<br />
its legendary brands for more than<br />
50 years. Our achievements include<br />
the world’s fi rst stereo receiver, the<br />
fi rst high-fi delity iPod® docking stations<br />
and the fi rst premium infotainment<br />
systems for the automotive sector.<br />
Our core expertise includes acoustics,<br />
amplifi ers, navigation, connectivity<br />
and systems integration, backed by<br />
the skills of more than 9,500 talented<br />
employees worldwide. Our trophy<br />
case is fi lled with honors ranging from<br />
a coveted GRAMMY Award for technical<br />
achievement to countless products of<br />
the year.<br />
Delivering “the next big thing” in audio<br />
and infotainment is our commitment<br />
to customers. We are founding members<br />
of many leading oganizations devoted<br />
Speakers<br />
Car Interface Synthesis<br />
Controller<br />
SAFE<br />
SOUND<br />
Throttle Position<br />
Sensor<br />
to open networking and systems<br />
integration, bringing the promise of a<br />
seamless entertainment experience<br />
around the home or on the go. Our<br />
software expertise reaches beyond<br />
sound applications to serve such<br />
industries as aerospace, medical<br />
devices, transportation and robotics.<br />
Amplifier<br />
Our 2009 achievements include<br />
introducing the fi rst energy-effi cient<br />
audio systems for automotive use,<br />
without compromising the high<br />
performance that customers demand.<br />
We are helping automakers prepare<br />
for the growing wave of quiet electric<br />
vehicles by synthesizing exterior<br />
sounds to alert pedestrians. Inside the<br />
car, our acoustic expertise will help<br />
eliminate road noise for a pleasant,<br />
distraction-free experience.
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