One thing we are always excited to report on at jkOnTheRun are new developments that make computing better for the physically challenged. We just received word that a new international initiative will be announced at the CES in Las Vegas next month to develop technology that will bring radio broadcasts to the visually and hearing impaired. The initiative is being led by NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University. The announcement at CES will include a live HD-radio broadcast for those who might not have been able to experience one previously.
LAS VEGAS,NV, December 19, 2007 – Pioneers in the broadcasting and academic arenas willmeet at the Consumer Electronics Show next month to unveil an internationalinitiative to develop technology and services that will make radio broadcastsaccessible to the world’s 600 million sight and hearing impaired people aroundthe globe. The effort is being led by NPR, Harris Corporation and TowsonUniversity.
Theannouncement will be made during a press conference on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 10:30a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center (room S227). The eventwill include the first-ever, live HD Radio broadcast of cutting-edge newservices for the visually and hearing impaired, unveiling a new research centerto develop future technologies, and plans to establish an internationalconsortium of equipment manufacturers, broadcasters and other organizations tohelp foster broad adoption of the initiative.
Full detailsregarding the initiative will be provided during the press conference,including a list of the technology partners involved, a description of how theservices will work, and demonstrations of the prototype technologies. Reportersattending the event will also be able to talk with representatives from severalnational disabilities groups, who are assisting with the effort.
Mediainterested in attending the CES event should contact Neal Stein at 321.253.8225or nealjstein@techprsolutions.com.
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