- CES Innovations Awards
- CNET Best of CES
- Tech & Engineering Emmy Awards
- IAWTV Awards
- PMDA Awards
- CES Hot Stuff Awards
- Stars of CES
2012 Innovations Judges
 Eyal Akler Omrani &Taub P.C. Director of Technology |
With over 20 years in the technology industry, Eyal is a serial entrepreneur and a bona fide techie. As CEO he has helped grow a small gaming PC company into a multi-million dollar luxury PC brand that was acquired by a publicly-traded, Silicon Valley firm in 2007. Following that, Eyal was chosen to head the North American re-launch of the famous Commodore PC brand. His award-winning PC designs have been praised and featured on TV and magazine covers. He has since been lending his creativity and keen eye for details to a number of successful companies. |
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Gary Arlen is President of Arlen Communications LLC, a Washington-area research and consulting firm specializing in converging digital media, telecommunications and information services. His work focuses on technology and policies that affect applications, including devices and delivery systems. Details at www.ArlenCom.com.
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Stephen Baker is NPD’s Vice President of Industry Analysis for Consumer Technology. Baker offers expert insight and commentary to clients and the media about consumer technology sales and trends across the U.S. and regionally, including retail and e-commerce, computer hardware and peripherals, holiday and yearly sales results, and analysis of new products and their impact on the consumer technology market. Baker is available to offer expert insight and commentary on these and many other industry-related topics:
Baker has been tracking and analyzing the industry for nearly 15 years. He was ranked as a leading industry analyst by AdWeek’s Technology Marketing. Baker is quoted extensively in industry publications such as TWICE, CNET, and CE Daily, as well as business and news publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, Business Week, and The San Jose Mercury News. He has also appeared on CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Baker has presented and served on panels at industry events such as RetailVision, and CES. He began his career at Staples in 1985, helping to open the first office superstore in the United States. Baker spent nine years with the company where he gained the extensive knowledge and understanding of retail and the office supplies and consumer technology industries. Baker joined NPD when it acquired PC Data Inc., in March 2001, where he was the principal hardware analyst and director of the overall hardware point-of-sale business. Prior to joining PC Data, he was a senior analyst in the distribution channels service at International Data Corporation (IDC). Baker received his MBA from Northeastern University and a BSFS from Georgetown University. |
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Robert Baranowski founded Park-Tours in 1999, designing software for PDA's and later cell phones for providing theme park guests information about the park, line bypassing, current wait times, scheduling, shopping and more. Since then, with Baranowski's lead technical role, the company has evolved into an engineering and technology company, with products ranging from wireless soil monitoring systems to high-end audio and room-measuring surround sound to portable IV pumps and hand-held wireless inventory counters. In 2008, Rob set up the Left Coast Engineering dba to separate the consulting work from the theme park software. Prior to founding Park-Tours, Rob designed hardware and RF for Motorola and Sony cellular. Before starting his wireless career, Rob spent over four years designing software systems for many divisions of Six Flags Great Adventure, one of the largest parks in the Six Flags system. He has 14 patents issued and an additional 19 filed. |
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Todd Bernhard is a Contributing Editor for iPhone Life Magazine where he reviews apps and accessories and writes about mobile trends. Mr. Bernhard is also a mobile app developer and founder of http://NoTie.NET, a bestselling app firm.
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Victor Berrios is Managing Director of the Nomomoto Group, a Phoenix-based consulting firm focusing on embedded systems and standards development. With over 18 years of experience in the wireless communication industry (primary with Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor), Victor is a recognized expert in the short range wireless industry as evidenced by his contributions to the RF4CE Network, ZigBee Remote Control, ZigBee Input Device, ZigBee Healthcare, and ZigBee Low Power End Device specifications. He has served as chairman of the ZigBee RF4CE Compliance Working Group and Technical Editor for the ZigBee Low Power End Device Specification. He was Recognized by the Continua Health Alliance as its Spring 2011 Key Contributor in recognition for his efforts to the success of the of the Test and Certification Work Group. Victor's engineering experience has been focused on the development of deeply embedded systems using 8, 16 and 32-bit processing architectures. While at Freescale, he led the global R&D organization responsible for the development of IEEE 802.15.4 compliant radio solutions. He built and managed an international software engineering organization responsible for the development, deployment and support of wireless connectivity solutions. Victor received his bachelor's of science in computer engineering from Iowa State University, his master's in electrical engineering from Arizona State University (ASU, and his master's in business administration from ASU.
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Max Borges is the Founder and CEO of Max Borges Agency. MBA is a 40 person PR and Social Media firm specializing in consumer electronics. His agency has made the INC 5000 list the last three years in a row as well as being selected by Outside magazine as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the US in 2010 & 2011. The agency represents more than 60 consumer electronic brands and is the key contact for thousands of media who cover consumer electronics products in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Borges’s experience includes over 750 new product launches with his clients appearing regularly in virtually every magazine, newspaper, broadcast and digital media outlet in the country. When it comes to launching a consumer electronics product, Max is an authority on the most effective strategies on how to market a brand for success.
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Bob Chapin specializes in strategic marketing and market research to high-tech global enterprises and startups in the wireless telecommunications and mobile computing market. He has conducted hundreds of focus groups for technology-based organizations with an emphasis on product design and consumer demands and opinions. Bob is the creator of RapiData, the first implementation of PDA-based methodology providing real-time reporting of mission-critical, actionable data at live events such as tradeshows, conferences, college campuses and retail shopping malls. Combing the results of both qualitative and quantitative data provides our clients with a distinct competitive edge in their product planning and development. Bob began his wireless telecom career in 1987 providing marketing and advertising consulting to the land mobile communications market. He joined Cardiff Publishing in 1989 as group editorial director and associate publisher of the organization’s Communications Group of magazines where he directed the editorial content and mission of such leading industry publications as Cellular Marketing, Satellite Communications, Communications, Global Communications and Voz y Datos. Bob also acted as the conference director for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), Satellite Communications Users Conference (SCUC), and the Voz y Datos Expo in Latin America. In 1990, he developed and implemented Cellular Marketing’s Master Cellular Sales Certification curriculum, the first nationally offered training program for cellular sales executives. He has moderated or presented on more than 100 wireless telecommunications and mobile computing panels, including the International Consumer Electronics Show, the Korean Chamber of Commerce (Seoul), and the Latin American Cellular Telecommunications Association (ALACEL in Mexico City). Bob is a Fellow of the Radio Club of America.
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Gerry has four decades of experience in technology, corporate communications and public relations. Prior to Redphlag, he was Vice President of the Branding and Corporate Communications Group of $112 billion Hitachi, Ltd. from 1995 to 2007. He previously served several leading Fortune 200 firms including Loral Corporation, ASARCO Incorporated, Gould Inc. and International Harvester Company. He also was program manager and senior account executive with the public relations firm of Creamer Dickson Basford in Providence, RI. He launched his career in Silicon Valley as a scientific programmer at the NASA Ames Research Center. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he has a B.A. in public relations from San Jose State University and an A.A. with a major in electronics engineering from the Community College of Philadelphia. He is Chair-elect of the Public Relations Society of America, accredited in public relations (APR) and a member of the College of Fellows of the Public Relations Society of America. He also is a senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; a member of the board and past president of the International Advertising Association/West; a member of the National Investor Relations Institute, the Arthur Page Society, National Association of Science Writers, New York PR Society and International Coaching Federation.
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James Corbin is a multi-faceted designer with an extensive background in new product development. Jim was responsible for managing the design and implementation of over 50 new products for Numark Industries, including the Numark NS-7, iDJ2, Alesis Pro-Track, and the award-winning iCDX. Jim launched J5 Design in 2009 to serve clients in the Consumer Electronics Industry. Jim’s hands-on approach offers a mixture of practical real-world problem-solving and innovative, detail-oriented design solutions. Jim holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the Columbus College of Art and Design. |
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12 years of experience in new product planning, innovation and consumer research. A highly successful New Product Planner that synthesizes market trends and consumer research into innovative product opportunities. Experienced at planning and managing a global product portfolio, evaluating new business opportunities, and aligning new product development efforts to the business strategy and objectives. A visionary team leader with a proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Experience in both corporate and consulting environments. Special expertise in portfolio management, product definition, ethnographic research, process and tool development, branding, and industrial design. Previous hands-on experience in mobile devices, PC accessories, technology research, and Internet retail. |
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David DiPaola is the Founder and Managing Director for DiPaola Consulting, LLC. Prior to starting his firm, David spent 15 years combined at Texas Instruments and Sensata Technologies as a member of the technical staff and in technical management. In these roles he developed electromechanical sensors and managed technical teams for heavy vehicle and automotive applications. A problem solver at heart, David specializes in sensor development, electromechanical packaging, sense element design, MEMS and continuous design and process improvement. David’s MEMS knowledge spans design and development for pressure, force, ultrasonics and acceleration. DiPaola Consulting continues in this expertise of engineering and management solutions but broadens the scope to biomedical, government and consumer applications. With his wealth of experience managing global teams, David also helps start-ups and established companies alike with management solutions to thrive and grow. David holds 5 patents with 5 patents pending review and has received several awards for outstanding technical contributions. Customers interested in DiPaola Consulting’s services can visit www.dceams.com |
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Writer and editor covering a wide spectrum of consumer electronics technology since 1985. Was a founder of the one of the first CE sites—etown.com—in 1996. Over the past years has developed extensive expertise in the consumer digital imaging space as an editor and reviewer. David currently edits a quarterly digicam buyer’s guide and reviews cameras and camcorders for Imaging-Resouce.com and DigitalTrends.com. Although he has a heavy emphasis on digital imaging, David covers Home Theater including flat-panel HDTVs and many other CE categories. He is a member of the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers. David also writes for TWICE, the top CE trade magazine. David was also a contributing editor to Metropolitan Home and wrote for many top publications including InStyle. |
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CE industry design veteran with 25+ years experience developing innovative audio products for home theater, multimedia, custom install, audiophile, automotive, and musical instrument market segments. Currently developing products for MI market as Director of Mechanical Engineering for Line 6. Prior experience includes: 6 years as Director of Engineering for Sunfield Audio (Chinese OEM), 7 years as Project Development Manager at Pioneer Electronics/Technical Audio Devices and 11 years as Lead Mechanical Designer at Infinity Systems/Harman International. |
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Shay Goldberg is an international freelance industrial designer highly experienced in consumer electronics and product design. Shay has been involved in product design with Danaher Motion, Amimon, and Mi-Nene in recent years. He is highly fluent with concept sketches, product development, and hand/computered illustrations. He is also highly experienced in Project coordination, including time-table and task tracking. Shay graduated with honors with an Industrial Design B.Design H.I.T. degree. |
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Founder & CEO of the “Q” Chip Company Group Holding B.V. ,CEO & President Media LM Multitainment S.A.(LM) Luxemburg,CEO Green Cars Innovations S.A. Luxemburg .Klaas brings to Q Company Group more than 35 years of extensive experience building and implementation strategy, E-commerce B2B/B2C/C2C and IT systems business for Fortune 500 companies and midsize market clients throughout Europe and US. (IBM,Capgemini,Ford,VW KLM,MSD,Alcatel,Liebherr etc.) His management, marketing, economics and sales background encompasses many business sectors, including the automotive car and truck industry, government agencies and hardware and software manufactures among others. He was until 2003 VP Business & Marketing at Global Radio S.A. (European equivalent for Sirius/XM Satellite Radio in US) and previously was European Sales Director Web&IT at MSX International. MSX International (MSXI) leading global provider of outsourced business solutions, integrating automotive best practices, technology, and information. Mr.Gootjes was educated at IVA Institute for Automotive & Management in Driebergen/NL and is a graduate of Cambridge University in Digital Economy. |
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Avi Greengart is the Research Director for Consumer Devices at Current Analysis. Greengart is responsible for research on phones, connected devices (ex: iPads, kindles, PSPs), and connected devices in the digital home. As these devices converge and evolve, Current Analysis provides competitive intelligence to help navigate shifting markets. Services include CurrentCOMPETE (market, company, event, and device competitive analysis) and Tracking (pricing, promotions, availability, and device feature data). Prior to Current Analysis, Greengart was a Senior Analyst at Jupiter Research, where he covered cellphones, personal technology, and launched the industry’s first home theater research service. Before becoming an analyst, Greengart was a Sr. Product Manager at Intel and did marketing at a boutique database consultancy. Greengart is a regular columnist for Slashgear.com, has been a featured speaker at CES, CTIA, SXSW, NAB, and other shows and corporate events. He is regularly quoted in the press, including The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, the Associated Press, The New York Times, NPR, CNBC with Maria Bartiromo, Fox News, ABC Radio, and many more. |
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Senior Executive with twenty plus years of wide-ranging experience in the electronics field encompassing all phases of general management. Special skills and accomplishments include management of new technology, knowledge of e-business practices and applications, Internet strategy, start-ups, and high growth companies. Mr. Heiblim serves as a mentor for the Consumer Electronics Association and its members. Outstanding track record in the areas of sales and marketing, with a history of building brand image, brand awareness, and market share in a highly competitive and saturated market. Excellent industry credentials and references, numerous awards and an in-depth knowledge of distribution channels. |
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Jeremy Horwitz is Editor-in-Chief of iLounge, the leading independent authority on Apple's iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iTunes products. Responsible for testing and reviewing thousands of accessories, games, and applications since iLounge's founding in 2001, he also writes and edits iLounge's annual Books and Buyers' Guides, the world's most widely-read publications devoted to Apple's products. In 2009, he partnered with CEA to create the iLounge Pavilion, an Apple-focused exhibition area at CES, which quickly became the show's largest TechZone. Before joining iLounge, Mr. Horwitz served as a contributor to numerous and varied publications including The New York Times, GamePro, Basketball Digest, and Soccer Digest, as well as the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the first Internet-based video game magazine, Ziff-Davis's Intelligent Gamer. He earned his law degree from Cornell University in 2001 and practiced for technology law firm Brobeck, Phleger + Harrison after earning his MBA from Canisius College in 1998 and BA from the University of Buffalo in 1996. |
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Matt is the Technical Lead for the Next Generation of Infotainment systems at Jaguar Land Rover and the Vice President of the GENIVI Alliance; leading the push for open infotainment standards and leading edge features being deployed rapidly to the customer. Matt began his career in professional audio, before joining the automotive sector with Jaguar Land Rover in 2002. He led the deployment of rear seat entertainment and television across the range of vehicles, and was responsible for the relationship and launches of premium audio systems with Bowers & Wilkins and most recently Meridian Audio. Following on he has taken the lead in many areas of Infotainment strategy, managing the System Architecture teams and off-shore development centres. Outside of Jaguar Land Rover, Matt is a Chartered Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, being a member of both the IMechE and the IET. |
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Don Koehler is Web Manager and SharePoint Developer for the Bureau of Naval Personnel at the U.S. Navy’s operation in Millington, TN. He is also a technology consultant for small and medium sized companies, as well as a tech advisor for the U.S. Government, on technology that best suits their business and operational needs. His clients include major transportation firms, international trade players, the U.S. Navy and Department of Commerce. Don has been deeply involved in technology for over 26 years. From his first sale of a newly-released MacIntosh (when the Mac line was so new that Apple’s tech crew actually signed the inside of each new computer case before leaving the assembly line) to advising public and private sector clients today on current product selection, Don has witnessed exponential tech changes along the way . He currently researches, tests, and recommends everything from networking and computer systems, to the latest GPS units, radio technology, and smartphones. Don’s main starting point for new products research is the Consumer Electronics Show floor. He has been a CEA Tech Enthusiast since the program was first announced, and is a frequent beta-tester for newly released products and services. Don and his wife live in Memphis, Tennessee with their three children (all four-legged felines). He enjoys nature and wildlife photography, photo restoration, and serving as family historian.
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Lawrence Kraman, the founder of Newport Classic, which in its 26 year history has been one of the most successful independent American classical CD companies, has been producer and/or engineer of more than 250 CDs, with repertoire ranging from modern orchestra to period instrument ensembles, electronica, jazz and comedy. In 1995 he became Vice President for International Product Development for Sony Classical for two years. Recently migrating to the visual arts, he executive produced PDQ Bach in Houston for Acorn Media as well as producing and directing the critically acclaimed DVD of Carlisle Floyd's modern opera masterpiece, Willie Stark, which had its broadcast debut in June 2008 on Louisiana Public Television, a ten DVD set of concerts from The Newport Music Festival 2007. He has just completed producing and directing David Amram: The First 80 Years, a documentary about Classical/Jazz/film score composer/conductor/jazz French hornist/world musician and Beat novelist, Jack Keroauc's musical collaborator, David Amram. In previews, the film has been screened at the Green Mountain Film Festival, The Library of Congress and the Moab Music Festival. This November the film will be screened at the Paso Robles Digital Film and Wine Festival where Amram will be presented with The Bruce Ricker Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Esther Lim is a well respected Digital Marketing Leader, Transmedia Producer, Social Media Strategist, and Game Analyst. She has over fourteen years of combined interactive agency and consulting experience creating digital, social media and transmedia storytelling programs for Fortune 500 brands. Esther is currently the Executive Director of Digital Experiences at George P. Johnson, a global experience marketing company, and Founder of The Estuary, LLC, an immersive digital marketing agency focused on creating multi-platform, story and game based experiences for consumer and enterprise brands. Esther's expertise also includes gaming industry market monitoring, trending and analysis, social media marketing and analytics, community development and outreach, transmedia narrative, game design, mechanics and production, web development, e-commerce, user interaction and experience design, online advertising, direct marketing and brand development programs. Esther is also a tech/gadget geek who enjoys discovering innovative new technologies to bring to her digital experience productions. She shares her passion for all things digital by writing for Girls in Tech on the creation of immersive experiences, interactive narrative, social integration of games, digital content and emerging technology. She has also been quoted by Forbes in articles on Women in Gaming, The Wire Magazine on Interactive Narratives and Digital Book World on Co-collaborative Interactive Narratives. |
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Stuart Lipoff is a communications systems engineer who provides consulting services to clients in the telecommunications, information technology, media, and consumer electronics industries through his company- IP Action Partners Inc. He has BSEE and BS Engineering Physics Degrees from Lehigh University, an MSEE from NorthEastern, and a MBA from Suffolk Univerisity. Mr Lipoff is an IEEE fellow and past president of The IEEE Consumer Electronics Society where is currently serves as VP of Publications. Among his major projects are managing the MCNS project that developed the DOCSIS cablemodem specification for the cable industry, leading a project funded by MSTV and NAB that provide recommendations adopted by the FCC to mandate the phase in of DTV boardcast tuners in TV receivers, leading the radio and TV discovery program under contract to NAB to explore new opportunities for broadcasters to exploit over the air transmission assets, and running The Next Generation Network Architecture project for Comcast, Cox, and Time Warner to develop recommendations for cable system architectures to support the next generation of triple and quad play services. He is a registered professional engineer and holds an advanced class amateur radio license and a general radio telephone certificate from the FCC. |
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Inbal has over 10 years of extensive experience in product design and innovation. For the majority of her career, Inbal has led design projects, either as a sole designer, or as a Lead Designer responsible for a team effort. In her short career, Inbal has already performed a critical role in the development of vital products for a long list of prominent clients in the following industries: Consumer Electronics, Security, Networking, Medical and Lab Instruments, Bio tech, Baby juvenile, Mobile, Telecom, Home Automation and more. Because she has played such a critical role in her clients’ business and innovation success, she has repeatedly received high praises for her leadership and excellent works. Inbal’s original designs for ForteBio Inc (Octet family of instruments products) are now in use by more than 75% of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world. As a VP of product design & Innovation at DSP Electronics Inc. consulting design group. She acts as the link between management and product design, and functions as the interface between the platforms of technology, design creation, management and marketing. In addition Inbal is also an Instructor at the School of Industrial Design| Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA. She also served as a judge for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards for the CES. Inbal designed a large variety of innovative consumer electronic products which continue to be very successful in the market. Her products received several design awards including the including the 2009 CEA, Mark of Excellence Awards and 2008 CES International Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. |
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Proprietor, JMR-John Marks Records (founded 1991) John Marks Records has distinguished itself in the US and internationally by producing critically-acclaimed recordings of world-class musicians such as Arturo Delmoni, Nathaniel Rosen, Harry Allen, and Guy Klucevsek. JMR CDs and downloads are available from Amazon.com and Arkivmusic.com, as well as in several export markets. JMR recordings have received “Recording of the Month” and “Record to Die For” designations from Stereophile magazine (US), a “Golden Ear Award” from The Absolute Sound (US), a “Recording of the Month” designation from Audio Arts magazine (Taiwan), a “Recording of Special Merit” award from Stereo Review (US), and nationwide broadcast performances on the NBC Today Show and National Public Radio’s Performance Today. JMR has provided production music to the daytime drama The Young & The Restless and the feature film Heartbreakers. Independent Producer and Engineer of Classical Music Recordings (1982-present) Audio and Music Critic and Writer Founding Contributing Editor and columnist for classical music, Digital Audio magazine (1984-1986); classical-music reviewer for the Providence Journal; columnist for The Absolute Sound and contributor to Surround Sound Professional. Currently senior contributing editor and columnist for Stereophile and audio columnist for LISTEN magazine. |
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Dr. Robert Matthews is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the West Wireless Health Institute. In this role, he is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to advance the Institute's mission of lowering health care costs. He brings extensive experience in the research and development of state-of-the-art instrumentation, and solving complex problems in the health care, humanitarian and wellness industries. Recently, Dr. Matthews served as CTO for Archinoetics, where his research and development activities focused on commercial successes in the wellness and fitness markets, including several opportunities currently being transitioned into new spin-offs for the company. Previously, he served as President of QUASAR (Quantum Applied Science and Research) in San Diego, CA, where he developed the world's first truly non-invasive EEG/ECG measurement suite. He was responsible for defining the direction of the company, developing new sensor technologies and identifying commercial markets. While at QUASAR, he also helped develop new technologies that were spun out into three successful standalone companies. Dr. Matthews has in-depth experience in developing both non-invasive medical and wellness devices as well as a broad range of practical experience in developing state of the art EM (electromagnetic) sensing systems. An outstanding inventor and an expert in ultra-low noise electronics, he is the author and coauthor on many scientific publications and is the inventor and co-inventor of numerous patents. He is an Executive Board member of the Augmented Condition Society and also belongs to the Human Factor Ergonomic Society. He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Western Australia. |
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Suneil Mishra is a tech industry veteran, designing, marketing and deploying interactive technologies and branded experiences for almost twenty years. As a consultant and advisor for multiple high tech clients, Suneil is bringing new ventures to markets as diverse as gaming, TV, gesture, communications and wearable displays. Most recently, as US-based VP of Sales & Marketing for Israeli motion-tech leaders, PrimeSense, Suneil was intimately involved in their deal supplying the core tech for Microsoft’s Kinect camera - the fastest selling consumer electronics device in history. Suneil and his team at Aureal Inc. were early innovators in driving consumer sales via compelling content ecosystems, making Aureal’s A3D the preeminent PC audio brand of the 1990s, integrating into 150+ top titles from major publishers like Activision and EA, leading to acquisition by Creative Labs. After a stint running his own venture-backed mobile startup (shipping with the likes of HP, Sega and Nokia), Suneil established physics processors as a new category with AGEIA PhysX (later acquired by NVIDIA), building a partner ecosystem over 20,000 strong with customers including Dell, HP and ASUS. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the George Washington University and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing Science & Mathematics from the University of Glasgow. |
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Tim Moynihan is a senior editor at PCWorld, covering digital cameras, camcorders, and the occasional digital pen. Prior to PCWorld, Moynihan worked as an editor at IDG.net, LinuxWorld, TechTV, Infoworld, and CNET. |
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Jeff Mulhausen is an American industrial designer widely recognized in the industry over the past 10 years. He has led teams and engagements across a variety of consumer categories and has received over 15 international design awards including CES Innovation Awards in 2007 & 2008. His work has been exhibited at the Austin Museum of Art, and as part of the Design for the Other 90% exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City. Mulhausen now leads the firm UPSTREAM in Austin, Texas which partners with organizations to deliver broader market and social impact through the application of design tools and methodologies. |
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Dr. Phillip Olla is an author, editor, entrepreneur and professor. Dr. Olla has been involved in developing innovative ideas and products for the last 17 years and has 3 patents registered from his research initiatives in consumer electronics, mobile technology and the medical devices fields. His research interests include mobile technology for social development specializing in mhealth, wellness devices, and mhealth as a service MHaaS. His consulting service entails identifying and predicting consumer trends at the intersection of consumer electronics, mobile technology and social media. His clients have included Boeing, JP Morgan, O2, CLSA, NASA, Lodestar research, Roche Diagnostics and many more. Over the last decade, in addition to University level teaching, Dr. Olla worked in Europe and the USA as an Independent Consultant working in the Space, Telecommunication, and Healthcare sectors. He has performed a variety of roles including Chief Technical Architect, Program Manager, and Director and Vice president. Dr. Olla is the co-founder in 2 start-up organizations Adverings and Stratus Global Medical. Adverings Inc. delivers location based consumer adverts to mobile phones and Stratus Global Medical has developed an innovative medical device. |
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Doug Phair is a Technology Evangelist for the MITRE Corporation focused on providing novel business solutions in the area of collaboration, mobility, and agile work environments. His passion is to transition tools and technologies successful in the Consumer market to Enterprises IT and Government. In addition, Doug runs a large intern program at MITRE and sponsors several partnerships with many leading Universities. His work in this area provides insight into the work practices of the “Next Gens” to inform emerging IT environments and services. Doug has a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Boston University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Merrimack College. |
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Klaus Rosburg is the founder and principal of SONIC Design, a New York based design studio specializing in the development of consumer products, medical instruments and structural packaging. Educated in Germany, Klaus studied Industrial Design at the Muthesius Academy for the Art in Kiel and graduated top of his class. While he was at top design firms in Germany and the United States, Klaus Rosburg gained extensive experiences in the design of consumer electronics, household appliances, medical instruments and structural packaging. Nominated for the National Design Award in 2007 he has received the most prestigious design awards worldwide, most notably the Industrial Design Excellence Award, ID and CES Innovation Award. His spectrum of commercial work ranges from high-tech super computer and jet interior to toothbrushes and pill dispenser. Klaus Rosburg’s work has been published in The New York Times, I.D. Magazine, Axis, MD, Form, Interior Design, and Metropolis, to name few. Klaus Rosburg is also co-founder and director of Firstop, a non-profit organization featuring and |
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Jason is a highly skilled computer and management professional with over 20 years of experience providing solutions to businesses with a variety of technological requirements. After over a decade working in the corporate world Jason transitioned to the nonprofit arena, where he has been working for the past 10 years. In addition to his full time career, Jason is also a partner in Great Lakes Computer Systems in Wisconsin. Jason excels in analyzing, researching, and designing IT Infrastructure, network security, and websites, as well as problem solving involving both hardware and software. Early on in his career Jason worked and managed multiple email migrations from legacy systems to what at the time was the new and robust MS Exchange 5.0. He also specialized in Lotus Notes application development and database management, working for large organizations with over 10k users at the time. During “Y2K” Jason managed multiple Y2K testing labs for various test implementations in the Midwest. Today he consults with customers to develop and implement technology-based business solutions, and is working with organizations on migrating to cloud based solutions. |
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Susan Schreiner is a leading consumer technology analyst, thought-leader and journalist. Her expertise focuses on following trends and providing insights across the consumer technology spectrum from a/v to health and communications – and lots in between particularly as it relates to emerging trends and new products as manifestation of trends, consumer behavior and technology adoption patterns . Her published work appears regularly in CE Vision Magazine, Consumer Technology Publishing Group publications and at C4trends.com. Susan received a B.A. from Yeshiva University and an M.P.A. from New York University. |
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Joel Silver is the President and founder of the Imaging Science Foundation, Inc., which was incorporated in 1994 to introduce video image quality calibration services into consumer electronics. He volunteers as the chair of the CEA and CEDIA committee on Home Theater Video R10 Standards. He also is the producer of the HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD. His work on advancing HDTV image quality was covered in the NY Times, the LA Times, Popular Mechanics, Wired and numerous A/V publications here and abroad. He has run research projects for the California Energy Commission documenting how video calibration produces significant energy savings. He has been involved in and consulted for high-end video, high-end audio, telemedicine, medical management, Microsoft Media Center Edition PCs and the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship program at the W. Averill Harriman School of Management. In the A/V industry, he has presented at CES, American Association of Medical Instrumentation, Barco BE, CEDIA Australia, EHExpo, INFOCOMM, ISE Brussels, ISE Singapore, NESDA, NSCA, Microsoft’s WINHEC, received both top five and top ten CEDIA instructor awards, and is a CE PRO top-ten-for-ten-years most influential industry leader. He has written articles for Audio Video Interiors, Forbes, Home Entertainment, Millionaire Magazine, Popular Science, Stereophile, Telemedicine Today Ultimate A/V, Video, Widescreen Review ands numerous other publications. He consults for AMD, the BBC, Barco, BenQ, Bose, CNN, DataColor, Dolby, DVDO, DNP, Epson, Harman, Hitachi, InFocus, Integra, Intel, LG, JVC, Linn, Lissau A/S, Microsoft, Minolta, Mitsubishi, Monster Cable, NEC, NVIDIA, Onkyo, Optoma, Panasonic, Pioneer, Pixelworks, Runco, Screen Research, Sencore, Sharp, SpectraCal, Stewart Filmscreen, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Yamaha, Xrite and numerous other clients. Joel Silver is a co-inventor of the patented Microsoft Windows 7 Display Calibration Wizard which is now in over 111,000,000 PCs. |
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Currently leading a very creative Innovations Design group that helps global organizations to develop world class products. Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering and Graphics Design; User Interface and User Experience Design are some of the skills being offered to build products for Medical Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Mobile & Wireless products, Retail design and packaging industries. A very unique combination of skills in product development. Srini has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience in leading high tech companies in the Silicon Valley. He has lead technical teams that developed products for Embedded Systems, Wireless, Mobile, telecommunications, Consumer Electronics and Home Networking. Handled global business development and achieved excellent results in delivering high-end technology solutions to high-tech F-500 companies. |
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George Stepancich is the CEO and founder of Invisionate,LLC. Prior to starting the company, Mr. Stepancich has spent the last 10 years running GoldLantern, LLC, a Consumer Electronics Company. Formerly he was the chief architect of vision and strategy for a start up venture funded by Goldman Sachs. Prior to that Stepancich was Director of Business Development for the Telecom division of Siemens AG that generated $2 billion in sales. Mr. Stepancich joined Siemens from NETCOM a successful Internet Service Provider which was acquired for $256 million. At NETCOM he headed Business Development and launched the Company’s initiatives into wireless, broadband Internet, and e-commerce. Mr. Stepancich also developed and directed GTE’s Internet Services strategy and served as Associate Director of Telecommunications for the University of California at San Diego. Mr. Stepancich received a BA degree in Business from California State University and attended courses from faculty and staff associated with Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Yale. Mr. Stepancich is on the Consumer Electronics Association Executive Board of Directors and Advisory Board of Industry Leaders. He is also a Trustee of the Foundation, as well as Chairman of the Accessory Division Board and a member of the Wireless Division Board. |
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As Director of Design at Bresslergroup, Mathieu leads a team of highly talented and accomplished multidisciplinary designers working across a wide variety of projects and industries. He is passionate about design and user research. Mathieu is a firm believer that designers have the ability and responsibility to influence and direct change - and that their unique set of problem-solving skills positions them to be better change agents than most. Mathieu's recent Bresslergroup projects include the MARS Flavia Creation 400 Brewer coffee machine, the MDEA award-winning Bactec FX for BD, several products for Black & Decker and Greener Gadget concept award winner, Power Hog. Prior to Bresslergroup, he worked for Elfi Corp.’s Brandt Division in France, where he designed exclusive cooking appliances for the European market. Mathieu graduated from the Superior School of Industrial Design of Paris (ESDI). A native of Paris, Mathieu is fluent in French and English and manages client relationships, across states, countries and continents. Mathieu has won numerous awards including IDEAs, MDEA, ID magazine, and CES among others.
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Dr. Wacks has been a pioneer in establishing the home systems industry and a management advisor to clients worldwide, ranging from startups to large companies. His business focus includes home and building systems, energy management, and digital entertainment networks. Corporate managers depend on Dr. Wacks for clear and practical advice regarding product development and market positioning. The United States Department of Energy appointed Dr. Wacks to the 13-member GridWise Architecture Council. He is helping to develop a smart grid for reliable and economical distribution of electricity. For electric and gas utilities, he has defined and demonstrated new customer services including energy management by linking utility communications with home automation. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) chose Dr. Wacks to chair the international committee (ISO/IEC) establishing world standards for home and building automation. In addition, he has written American National Standards for home automation as a participant on CEA standards committees. He received a Ph.D. in communications from MIT and studied at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Please visit www.kenwacks.com for additional information.
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Greg Weaver entered the industry in 1969 as a hobbyist and retail salesperson. Throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s, he grew to supervise a variety of audio shops and small chains, eventually moving on to manage a number of fine audio salons. Also in the 1980’s, after receiving his digital electronics certificate, he partnered a consumer electronics repair shop where he did everything from designing and installing winning custom competition IASCA 12-volt systems to repairing computers to designing circuits for coin-operated video arcade games. He has been an industry journalist and product reviewer since the late 1980’s, both writing for and editing numerous print and internet journals. He has been an industry consultant since the late 1990’s, working with companies such as Harmonic Technology (Greg lead the team that developed the original Magic™ line of products), Quantum, and NSR Sonic Research. Greg currently resides in north central Indiana where he works as a senior IT Engineer at the University of Notre Dame supporting the Department of Athletics and as Senior Editor of Positive-Feedback online.
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Dr. Yu Yuan is a Research Staff Member at IBM Research - China, and is a veteran researcher in areas of Vehicular Technology, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Consumer Electronics, and IOT (Internet of Things). Currently he is leading the research on Connected Vehicles and Mobility Internet in IBM China. Meanwhile, he is advocating IBM IOT Technology Center, which is a collaborative innovation platform for IOT research and development with industry and academia partners. An aspect of his work is to promote the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies in Connected Vehicles, Electric Vehicle and Smart Grid. Dr. Yu Yuan is experienced in patent process and invention development. He has filed numerous patents and received many IBM Invention Achievement awards and IBM High Value Patent awards. As the Invention Development Co-Chair of IBM Research - China, he evaluates disclosures, mentors new inventors and helps them incubate invention ideas. Dr. Yu Yuan has published extensively in referred conferences and journals, and has served on program/organizing committees of many major conferences (ICCE, ISCE, VTC, JRC, IV, ITSC, ICVES, FISTS, SOLI, ICEBE, VNC, ITST, IEVC, etc.). Dr. Yu Yuan is currently serving as the chair of IEEE Technical Committee on Software Infrastructure in IEEE ITS Society, the publicity chair of Land Transportation Division of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the vice chair of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Beijing chapter, the vice chair of IEEE Consumer Electronics Society Beijing chapter, and an associate editor of IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine (to be launched in Jan 2012). He is also serving on the TRB Standing Committee on Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems (ABJ30), the TRB Standing Committee on Information Systems and Technology (ABJ50), the TRB Standing Committee on Vehicle-Highway Automation (AHB30), the IFAC Technical Committee on Automotive Control (TC 7.1), and the Smart Grid Committee of IEEE Consumer Electronics Society. Dr. Yu Yuan is a senior member of IEEE and a senior member of ACM.
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