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Panasonic Showcasing 'A Better Life, A Better World' at CES 2015
Panasonic Corporation showcases its innovative solutions under the theme
of "A Better Life, A Better World" at the 2015 International CES (News - Alert), which
runs from January 6 to 9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United
States.
Panasonic (News - Alert) booth at CES2015 (Photo: Business Wire)
This year Panasonic presents its solutions that improve our daily lives.
Solutions are in three zones: Consumer Products, B2B Solutions and
Automotive/Devices, showcasing Panasonic's latest home appliances and
solutions for automobiles and businesses. In addition, the company hosts
an interactive video stream broadcast, Panasonic Live @ CES2015, direct
from the show floor.
[Main Exhibits at the Panasonic Booth]
1. Area Overview/Products & Hands-On Demos
Connected Home
Area Overview This area introduces new concepts of home
appliances in the future, with home appliances and a future kitchen that
blend well into home interiors to create a quality living space. Here,
Panasonic proposes the following ideas:
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A new display with a screen that changes in size according to the
usage purpose. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing the
user to operate security systems and home appliances intuitively.
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Wall-projection that creates a "dining" space by using Panasonic's
short-throw projector designed to match the interior
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A quality "kitchen" equipped with sensor technology and non-contact
cooking tools
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Products & Hands-On
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New 4K compatible VIERA TV
The CX850
series of VIERA Smart TVs offers high quality 4K Ultra HD images with
color expressions enriched by a new phosphor technology that expands
the range of colors. Incorporating Firefox OS, the TVs also make it
easier for users to access quickly the content they want. The CX 850
series features the Xumo Discovery Home Screen for seamless enjoyment
of various VOD services.
Visitors can check the high
quality image technology employed in the VIERA TVs at the
high-resolution technology demo area.
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Prototype of next-generation Blu-ray Disc player
Panasonic
has developed Blu-ray Disc playback technology that supports the
latest technologies such as 4K and High Dynamic Range that are
expected to be included in the next-generation Blu-ray Disc standard*.
A prototype BD player is on display.
* Currently being
developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association, and the specifications may
change prior to the final release.
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Microwave oven (to be released in April in North
America)
This new microwave incorporates cyclonic wave
technology that enables fast and uniformed finish from the center to
the surface when warming, cooking and defrosting, regardless of the
shape and size of the food.
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Slow juicer (to be released in July in North
America) - with demonstration
Equipped with a slow motor
of 45 rotations a minute and a metallic screw, this machine extracts
juice from vegetables and fruits without losing nutritional value.
Tasting of healthy and best-for-diet juice will be available.
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Bread maker (to be released in September in
North America)
This bread maker enables you to make a wide
range of tasty breads at home without fail. The machine is loaded with
popular gluten-free menus in response to rising health awareness.
Salon
Area Overview This area features an interactive mirror
(prototype) that can check your skin conditions and provide skin care
advice when you simply sit in front of it. Visitors can try virtual
makeup and make-up navigation. Men can try on virtual beards and
mustaches that suit on the facial contour.
Products & Hands-On
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Shaver (five blades)
Try out
Panasonic's shaver featuring "close-fit tracing head" that gives a
smooth feel after shaving; five Japan-made blades that enable fast and
deep shaving; and a "skin and beard sensor" that reduces burden on the
skin
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Beauty products (nano-e hair dryer, steamer,
straighter)
Panasonic introduces hair dryers equipped with
its nano-e technology that allows for smooth passing of fingers
through hair by balancing the moisture of the hair. Combined with
optimized grip and operability and a quick drying nozzle, the nano-e
dryers make it easy and quick to dry hair by untangling wet and
clustered hair without the need for the user to shake the dryer.
Visitors can also find steamers that supply moisture by penetrating
nano-size steam into the layer of stratum corneum.
Adventure
Area Overview Here, Panasonic introduces adventure products
for outdoor activities including 4K wearable cameras and ruggedized
compact digital still cameras.
Products & Hands-On
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Digital imaging products
The
Panasonic TS6, a rugged water-, dust- and shock-proof compact digital
still camera, and water and dust resistant 4K wearable cameras that
allow for hands-free shooting of 4K30p video on active scenes.
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Audio products
Visitors can find
headphones, recommended according to five purposes and usage scenes,
including "high resolution," "travelling," and "fitness."
Imaging
Area Overview This area introduces new styles of photography
and video expressions such as the "4K photos" function that enables the
user to capture a still photo from a frame of 4K video and "hybrid
photography" that combines still images and moving images.
Demonstrations include production of images by using 4K video for
posting on social network sites.
Products & Hands-On
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Digital cameras
LUMIX cameras
including the CM1 communication camera, which is a full-fledged
digital camera with high-speed mobile communication capability (LTE (News - Alert)),
as well as new mirrorless single-lens system cameras and compact
cameras
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New video cameras
The WX970/VX870
series with 4K30p capability on a compact body and the world's first*
high dynamic range composition (HDR (News - Alert)) recording function, as well as
the W570 series with advanced wipe technique
* As a consumer digital video camera as of January 6, 2015
Technics
Products on Display The iconic Technics audio brand, known
for its emotionally-engaging sound and music, returns to North America.
The Hi-Fi audio systems, which will be released in North America from
March, include the Technics R1 Reference-Class System and the Technics
C700 Premium-Class System.
Hands-On Visit Panasonic's listening suite at the Venetian
Hotel (29th Floor, 111)
Store Solutions Stage
Area Overview Panasonic introduces here solutions for
restaurants and supermarkets that can increase customer and employee
satisfaction. Panasonic's proposals include the following:
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Solutions for quick-service restaurants, such as "noise cancelling
microphones" (prototype) for use at noisy areas like drive-through
counters, and "voice recognition and automatic data entry" for
improving efficiency and customer satisfaction
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Solutions for supermarkets, such as "electronic shelf labels" (shown
for reference) that display product information stylishly, "security
cameras" with the industry's top-class image quality and resolution
that can cover wide areas for monitoring the safety of customers,
and "camera utilization solutions" that analyze in-store conditions
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Solutions for restaurants including "smart spot light" (prototype)
to display information customers wish to have by using a projector
that recognizes and follows people, and "smart down-light"
(prototype) that displays relevant signage images by recognizing
objects such as champagne glasses on a table
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Signage Gallery
Area Overview
This area shows town signage solutions. Using Panasonic's latest display
technology, various information is shown on the display in a convenient
and easy-to-understand manner in accordance with the intended purposes.
Panasonic's proposals here are as follows:
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Ideas for shopping malls - "Transparent screens" (prototype) that
enable display of images and information on a transparent materials
such as window panes of stores
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Ideas for hotels - "4K touch signage with multiple 4K video images"
that allow for easy operation of multiple videos and information on
the cloud server, using a 4K touch panel
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"Museum signage" that uses Panasonic's light ID solution*, a
high-speed visible light communication technology that enables easy
reception of information from LED lighting and signage panels, using
a smartphone.
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*Announced on December 11, 2014
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Water Projection Mapping
Visitors can find solutions for hotels and theme parks that use
Panasonic's projectors with unique ultra short-throw lens and high
brightness to project various images on the pool and waterfall in the
back.
8K Solutions
Area Overview Panasonic has developed the world's first*
55-Inch, 8K (7680×4320 pixels) liquid crystal display, realizing the
superior reality of 8K in a 55-inch screen, the size versatile for many
B2B applications. The display features high contrast ratio of 1500:1,
wide viewing-angle of 178 degrees, and high frame rate of 120 Hz, using
Panasonic's unique IPS-Pro technology. The 55-inch display can show four
pages of full-sized broadsheet-size newspaper in one screen, convenient
for CAD work. The 8K displays are shown in two formats, wall-mounted and
table-top.
* As of January 6, 2015
Real-Time Sports Analytics System
Solutions introduced here will help sports teams develop a winning
strategy by analyzing images of, for example, soccer players that were
captured with a wide-angle 64:9 camera system.
Avionics
Area Overview Here, Panasonic shows airline "lounge
solutions" that offer premium services with individual authentication,
the latest in-flight entertainment systems, and the company's "travel
thread" concept that covers from home, lounge, in-flight, airport to
destination.
Automotive Solutions
Area Overview Visitors can find a vehicle on display loaded
with Panasonic's latest in-vehicle solutions, including infotainment
system SYNC 3 to be delivered to Ford Motor Company (News - Alert) and an Internet
radio service, AUPEO!.
Green Mobility
Area Overview Panasonic's green mobility solutions using its
18650 size, cylindrical lithium-ion batteries are showcased here, with
vehicles powered by them.
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Electric vehicle - Tesla Motors' Model X, an SUV with benefits of a
minivan, is on display as an example of the partnership between the
two companies
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Electric scooter - Gogoro's SmartscooterTM makes a
world debut here. The company aims to achieve a smart city
transformation with its electric scooters and battery-swapping
infrastructure. More information can be found in Gogoro's press
release: http://www.gogoro.com/press/2015-01-05-gogoro-smartscooter-launch/
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Electric assist bicycles - Panasonic's premium electric assist
bicycle "Titanium Flat Road EB is on display.
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2. Brand Communications
LED Monument
A large LED signage monument consisting of Panasonic's large-scale LED
displays shows content suitable for outdoor display. Panasonic's content
production and delivery services are also introduced.
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Panasonic Booth
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Period:
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January 6 (Tue) to 9 (Fri), 2015
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Venue:
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Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Central Hall (#9808)
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Booth size:
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1,575 m2
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Exhibits:
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Home appliances, B2B solutions, latest in-vehicle and avionics
products and solutions
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Panasonic LIVE @ CES 2015 Panasonic will present a broadcast
of its showcase as well as comments from industry leaders via social
network services direct from the Panasonic booth. By visiting this
website (http://www.panasonicces2015.com/),
visitors to the booth and viewers at home can interact via social media.
Related Links: [Video Reports] Panasonic at CES 2015 http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE29Nx-sjAHDlJL6wMDBJP1zQD2LN1Ako [More
Photos] Panasonic Booth: https://plus.google.com/photos/102894371789579256396/albums/6101202379029364721 Press
Conference: https://plus.google.com/photos/102894371789579256396/albums/6100980982980823745
Feature Stories: CES2015 Panasonic Booth Highlights http://news.panasonic.net/stories/series/ces2015_highlights/
Press Kits (photos, videos, news, etc.) http://news.panasonic.net/presskits/ces2015
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20150108005721/en/
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