Innovation Zone at CEA Line Shows to Feature Ten of Today’s Finest Start-Ups

Start-ups represent that growth of the CE industry and CE Week understands the necessity of supporting their innovations. New to the 2012 CEA Line Shows exhibit floor is the Innovation Zone, an exclusive area featuring ten of today’s finest start-ups hand selected by show management. The 2012 CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference is scheduled for June 27-28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York City. The event is the official show headquarters of a weeklong series of CE technology events taking place in the city during the course of CE Week, June 25-29.

The ten companies exhibiting in the Innovation Zone were selected from a number of applicants vying to be part of this stand-out area on the show floor. The editors of CustomRetailer magazine will examine each product in the Innovation Zone on Wednesday, June 27 and select three finalists who will be in the running to win the coveted Technovation Award. These three finalists will then square-off against each other during the Innovation Zone Presentation on Thursday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m., where they’ll each be given five minutes to show-off their product. At the end of the presentations Maureen Jenson, CustomRetailer Editor-in-Chief, will select the winner of the Technovation Award.

The 10 stand-out companies and the innovative products they’ll be showcasing in the Innovation Zone include:

Variable Technologies – NODE is a handheld, low-energy, Bluetooth–enabled powerhouse of quality sensors developed to increase the usefulness of mobile devices and usher in an age of common household and organizational sensor technologies applicable in every situation.

FutureDash – EnergyBuddy Home Energy Management System is a small, easy-to-use and stylish gadget that makes monitoring and managing your home electricity easy! With a glowing ‘red-yellow-green’ top for instant snapshots and more info/control on your smartphone or browser, you’ll know exactly where your electricity is going and how you can reduce it to save money.

BeeRaider – BeeRaider Keyboard Android Keyboard App is the most logical, ergonomic and efficient keyboard design that there is. The radical new Keyboard was designed to be different. We think that it represents something of a landmark in the development of Human Interface Devices where data-entry by keyboard is concerned.

Dockem – Koala Tablet Wall Mount is a simple damage-free tablet wall-mounting solution. Designed for use with the iPads and most similar tablets, the Koala Mount uses 3M Command^TM strips for a hassle-free solution that requires no extra attachments, providing the ultimate in convenience, aesthetics and affordability.

SafeAwake, LLC – The SafeAwake works with your own smoke alarm system to instantly wake you, triggering all your senses with a motorized bed shaker, a flashing light and a low-frequency sound you can actually hear. The SafeAwake is vital for senior citizens and those who are hearing impaired.

In2 Technologies – Unity Home Theater System, available this fall, features elegant design, easy set-up and powerful A/V performance (with full-range speakers and a 3D Blu-ray player) integrated into a innovative pedestal to provide consumers with a spectacular 5.1 surround experience. Unity also provides wireless connectivity and select OTT services.

Altaz – Micro-Fi Natural Wood Mini Speakers match the nostalgic look and feel of a classic speaker set with today’s high-tech excellence for the ultimate retro look. Designed for smartphones, laptops and MP3 players, these compact, stylish mini speakers perfectly complement any office or home decor.

Davinci Now – Stealth Remote Controlled Tank features live high-quality video and audio transmitted to the remote control handset, up to 450 foot operating range. Users can spy with night vision and 2X digital zoom; climb slopes over 30 degrees or fit into small places all controlled from the hand set; and record video and store photos onto a micro SD card.

Matrix Audio – Matrix Speakers are portable/pocket friendly speakers. Matrix Audio’s purpose is to develop the loudest and clearest speakers in the smallest possible package. Matrix speakers can be used to listen to music, make phone calls, conference calling and more importantly all models are universal 3.5mm auxiliary input.

SoloMatrix – Spike¹ and Spike² are physical keyboards that are integrated into a protective case for the iPhone, provide full-screen operation when not being used and offer the user error-free typing under virtually all conditions. Type-Smart keyboards do not require plugging in, Bluetooth or an external power source.

Register for CE Week to check out the Innovation Zone and over a hundred other exhibits at CEA Line Shows, https://sferainteractive.wufoo.com/forms/ce-week-2012-press-registration/. Online registration closes today, June 22, at noon and on-site registration will be open on June 27 at 7:45 a.m. and June 28 at 8:30 a.m.

About CE Week

A weeklong, citywide event in New York City, including CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference, organized in association with CEA, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and Tell Magazines.

About CEA

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $195 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org.