[April 15, 2015]

CES on the Hill Brings Top Technology Trends to Nation's Capital

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

CES on the Hill exhibitors showcasing their latest products and technologies include:

• Canon USA Inc. - Showcasing their latest line of digital cameras and camcorders, including the PowerShot G7 X, VIXIA mini X, Powershot SX600 HS, PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and various battery packs.
• DISH - DISH will showcase the Hopper DVR, which will add 4K Ultra HD capability later this summer, and Sling TV, delivering the best of live TV to broadband-connected devices at home and on-the-go.
• Dolby Laboratories - The Dolby Audio System provides enhanced accessibility features with support for descriptive video services, high-quality multiple language delivery, and dialogue enhancement.
• Google - Google's (News - Alert) Cultural Institute brings together millions of artifacts from multiple partners, with the stories that bring them to life, in a virtual museum.
• HTC - HTC will showcase their critically acclaimed mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets powered by the Android and Windows operating systems.
• Humetrix - Tensio™ is the first in a suite of chronic condition coaching apps, which gives consumers more control of their healthcare.
• Laminar Research - Laminar Research will showcase their popular flight simulator, X-Plane, as well as Xavion, an app for Apple's iPad and iPhone that can GUIDE an airplane down to a safe landing after engine failure.
• LG - Two of LG's most talked about products from the 2015 International CES^® are coming to CES on the Hill - the award-winning 65-inch class 65EG9600 "Art Slim Curved 4K OLED TV" and the LG G Flex2 Smartphone. Learn more in this video.
• Microsoft - Showcasing Microsoft (News - Alert) Band, the first device powered by Microsoft Health that tracks heart rate, steps, calorie burn, and sleep quality; Xbox One with Kinect, and the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet.
• Nutritionix - Washington, D.C.-based software company Nutritionix provides a technology platform to help restaurant chains and food manufacturers comply with federal nutrition publishing requirements.
• Panasonic - Panasonic (News - Alert) will showcase their smart rearview mirror, solar roof panels, home monitoring system, 4K-UHD personal and professional ecosystem and energy storage battery solutions.
• Pandora - Pandora (News - Alert) gives users effortless, personalized experiences anytime, anywhere through more than 1,000 Pandora-friendly consumer electronic devices and 50 unique algorithms instantaneously suggesting the perfect next song.
• Pinshape - Pinshape is the next generation 3D printing community marketplace that enables talented designers to sell and share their 3D designs and helps makers to download and effortlessly print designs themselves. Learn more in this video.
• Qualcomm - Qualcomm will showcase cutting edge wireless technology enabled by Qualcomm chipsets and modems, including the Bigbelly, Telog and Itron.
• Samsung - Showcasing the Samsung SUHD TV 65", Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Tab S, Series 9 Notebook, Gear Virtual Reality, Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6.
• senseFly - senseFly will showcase their eBee and eXom commercial UAVs, safe, ultra-light and easy to use aerial imaging drones for professional applications.
• Snapchat - Snapchat is a top-ranked mobile app for Android and iOS, known as a fast, fun, ephemeral storytelling platform.
• Withings - Withings will showcase their range of products that empower people to track their lifestyle and improve their everyday wellbeing, including the Withings Pulse, the Smart Body Analyzer, the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor and Withings Aura. Learn more in this video.
• Yelp - By employing an automated software program, Yelp is able to recommend the most useful and reliable reviews for the Yelp community, helping millions connect with great local businesses around the world.

In addition, CEA is partnering with 1776 - A Washington, D.C. based global incubator and seed fund that finds promising startups focused on solving the world's most fundamental challenges and helps engineer their success. 1776's exhibit will feature ParkedIn, a sharing economy booking platform and on demand mobile solution for parking management, and LEAF College Savings, the only neutral platform enabling employers to provide payroll deductions into every 529 college savings plan in the country as an employee benefit.

Returning for its third year, a dedicated showcase area for startups, including exhibitors from the Eureka Park Marketplace at the 2015 International CES^®, the world's leading innovation event, will be located within the 2015 CES on the Hill show floor. Eureka Park features the breadth and depth of budding entrepreneurs and home-grown innovation from fledgling prototypes to progressing startups spanning the entire consumer technology spectrum.

Eureka Park exhibitors at CES on the Hill include these startups:

• Capitol Bells - Capitol Bells Inc. makes tech for Congress. From the palms of their hands, constituents and elected representatives alike can stay up to the minute with congressional votes and proceedings, collaborate across party lines and share policy prescriptions.
• Charmtech Labs - The Capti Narrator is a universally accessible application reading and listening to content in various formats, from diverse sources, and on different devices. Capti can be used for education, work, entertainment, and as assistive technology.
• Descartes Biometrics - HELIX™, Descartes Biometrics' flagship ear image recognition and detection technology for the enterprise, identifies or authenticates a person based on their unique ear characteristics. Learn more in this video.
• Ecovent - Ecovent is the only intelligent home zoning system that delivers complete room-by-room climate control through easy-to-install, self-configuring sensors and vents. Learn more in this video.
• GENiSYSS - GENiSYSS has developed the DNA Vault, a patented, password-protected and encrypted thumb-drive sized device that contains several samples and can preserve DNA integrity for decades. Learn more in this video.
• OneWeb - OneWeb is a global communications company that, in 2018, will begin launching a constellation of satellites to provide affordable high-speed Internet access for the world's unconnected.
• Phone2Action - Phone2Action is a civic engagement and social advocacy technology platform that makes it easy for people to participate in the policy-making process and helps bridge the gap between elected officials and their constituents.
• SMARTwheel - SMARTwheel™ is the first intelligent steering wheel cover that uses a combination of advanced sensors and an advanced algorithm to analyze hand gestures while providing real-time feedback to encourage smarter driving.

In conjunction with CES on the Hill, the 11^th annual Digital Patriots Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 and will honor U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Revolution Chairman and CEO Steve Case for their roles in championing technology innovation and supporting a legal and regulatory framework that allows innovation to flourish. CEA will also be unveiling the Innovation Scorecard results, a first-of-its-kind report evaluating states' innovation-friendly policies, and presenting awards to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and other leaders for championing innovation.

About CES:

The International CES is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $286 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, it attracts the world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry's most relevant issues are addressed. Check out video highlights from the 2015 International CES. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://www.cesweb.org/social.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Digital Patriots Dinner
  April 14, 2015, Washington DC

• CES on the Hill
  April 15, 2015, Washington DC

• 2015 International CES Asia
  May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China

• CEO Summit
  May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China

• CEA Innovate!
  November 8-10, 2015, New York, NY

• CE Hall of Fame Dinner
  November 9, 2015, New York, NY

• CES Unveiled New York
  November 10, 2015, New York, NY

• CES Unveiled Las Vegas
  January 4, 2016, Las Vegas, NV

• 2016 International CES
  January 6-9, 2016, Las Vegas, NV

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