San Francisco, CA, May 16, 2008 — Media Vision USA has announced it will demonstrate for the first time the TAIDEN fully digital Infrared wireless microphone discussion and voting systems. The TAIDEN HCS-5300 series, with its excellent quality and design, will be on display and demonstrated at the Media Vision USA booths during the InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. more

~ NOW CAT6 AND HD/SDI COMPATIBLE ~

LAS VEGAS, NV – Wireworks, the originator and leading innovator in audio/video cabling systems, custom assemblies and interface panels, sets another standard at this year’s InfoComm show (Booth C2823) with AV2000, its complete MultiMedia Cabling System. AV2000 now offers users additional configuration elements such as Cat6, high speed data; and HD/SDI, high definition video and serial digital interface. more

Extreme CCTV announces that key night vision products have received approval from The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) as dark-sky friendly fixtures. The products are recognized for providing effective scene illumination while preventing light pollution. The approved technologies enable security end users to utilize high performance surveillance while preserving the night sky, as well as comply with existing and emerging light pollution ordinances. A non-profit organization, the IDA is dedicated to preserving and protecting the night-time environment through quality outdoor lighting. more

CALGARY, Alberta — May 14, 2008 — SMART Technologies announces that its new Unifiâ„¢ 45 projector is now compatible with its most popular SMART Boardâ„¢ 500 and 600 series interactive whiteboards. Now schools can add a Unifi 45 projector to their existing interactive whiteboards to create an integrated system. The option applies to SMART Board 560, 580, 660 and 680 interactive whiteboards. SMART Board 500 series interactive whiteboards were sold until 2002, when the new series 600 boards were introduced. The 340,000 SMART customers who purchased 500 series interactive whiteboards and all 600 series customers will be able to take advantage of the offer. more

Sparta, N.J., (April 14, 2008) – RTcom USA Inc., provider of digital connectivity solutions for professional and consumer audio-visual and personal computer systems, announced the innovation of the world’s first Expandable Digital Matrix Router – EDM-1818M. The new router simultaneously supports multiple digital video formats, allowing integrators to use a single device for all digital signal types instead of a separate matrix switcher for each signal type. more

Emeryville, CA., May 13, 2008 – NextWindow, the international leader in the design and manufacture of optical touch technology, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new 2150 Optical Touch Screen for large format LCDs and Plasma displays, featuring unsurpassed touch performance and improved multi-touch capabilities. The 2150 Optical Touch Screen will debut at the upcoming SID Display Week 2008, in NextWindow’s Booth #1036, May 18 – 23rd at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. more

IRVINE, Calif., May XX, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, today announced its new XD211U data projector. The XD211U is a native XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) resolution projector that uses the latest DLP® technology from Texas Instruments, and its new DDP 2230 DMD chip with BrilliantColor®. more

Projector Lamp Services: Expanding Capabilities & Commitment to Customers
Bohemia, NY – May 5, 2008: Projector Lamp Services, LLC (PLS), continues to implement new methods and services to daily business practices. In an effort to expand upon PLS’s commitment to meeting the needs of their growing client base, PLS now re-lamps NEC MT60LP & GT60LP projector lamp modules! more

Extreme CCTV announces that its REG^® IP License Plate Capture camera is now compatible with the Milestone license plate recognition software, XProtect™ Analytics, which reads, detects and stores license plate information from a digital video stream. Incorporating Extreme’s field-proven DHC-Imaging™ and Ambient Rejection technologies, REG^® IP overcomes capture problems related to speed, reflectivity, sunlight and headlight glare for a definitive plate picture. more

ERLANGER, KY, May 7, 2008—The latest video scaler added to TVOne-task’s inventory is the 1T-VS-626. It can accept audio embedded in the incoming HDMI signal or from the separate Toslink or analog stereo inputs. The HDMI output can then be scaled to the same or a different resolution. Output audio is simultaneously present embedded in the HMDI signal and separately as Toslink and analog stereo providing maximum flexibility for systems integration. more