TECHNOLOGIES TO watch - Consumer Electronics Association

EXPERTS ARGUE THAT A NEW BREED OF CUSTOMINSTALLER AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARE NEEDED TOFILL IN THE GAP CREATED BY NEW TECHNOLOGIES.8Keep an Eye on the PrizeDevelopments from connection standards through thehome OS to the burgeoning consumer need for contentmanagement are bringing us closer to the intelligent,connected home of the future. The connected home offerstremendous opportunities for both manufacturers andconsumers as it becomes easier to build and buy technologiesthat allow better management of our homes, our informationand our lives. This category is clearly one to watch. Inparticular, the rewards are great for the company that bringsforward the true home OS, allowing consumers to realize thehome of the space age Jetsons.CEA’s Home Networking InitiativesTechHome Rating SystemThis program promotes consumer awareness, By evaluating thetechnological capabilities of a home to the buyer at point-of-sale,the program increases the desirability and monetary value of ahome for purchase. Visit www.ce.org/techhome.Consortium for Electronic Systems TechnicianTrainingA collaborative effort between CEA and other trade associations,the Consortium for EST offers a curriculum for training installersof home electronic systems. Visit www.hightechjobs.org for moreinformation.Learn about Home Networking at CESThe 2004 International CES is the premier place to learn abouthome networking:Visit CEA’s TechHome TechZone to see networking, security, homeentertainment systems, energy management solutions andhigh-speed Internet connections in a home-setting including:■■■■■■■■■■■■Networking or automation productsData or entertainment distribution systems and solutionsSet-top boxesSystem interfaceEmbedded technology productsPC networkingHigh-speed Internet accessData distributionMusic and video throughout the homeAutomated comfort and convenienceEnergy managementSecuritySee the Broadband to the Home TechZone for the newest personalconnectivity developments including many of the above plus cablemodems, PVRs and IP telephone.Other home networking exhibit areas include:LVCC Central Hall for home information, home theater and homesystemsLVCC South Hall for home information, home office andBroadband in the Home TechZone, Accessibility TechZoneand TechHome TechZoneLVCC South Hall for home systems, home theater and theDistributed Audio TechZoneCEA TechHome Demo in the LVCC Grand Lobby: Visit CEA’sTechHome Demo that tours TV stations nationwide toshowcase the latest home networking products andtechnology.5 TECHNOLOGIES TO watchOCTOBER 2003