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Home Theaters Expand With The Use Of Wireless Technology

Wireless technology has made its’ way into modern home theater systems. From televisions, to video game systems, to surround sound speakers, wireless innovations have expanded the options for consumers to enjoy their music, TV and games through wireless connections. Depending on the type of devices you have, you can extend the reach of your entertainment system far beyond the limits of wired connections.

Listening Options Abound

With the integration of wireless routers into traditional home theater setups, many more devices can now stream and play back through a persons entertainment system. Televisions can connect and display content from the web. Many game systems have WiFi connections that allow players to wirelessly connect to the internet, play games with friends across the world and have it all booming through their wireless speaker system. You can also enjoy digital surround sound, HD video content and Blu ray video through this setup.

It Starts With One Component

At the center of it all is the modern surround sound amplifier / receiver. Imagine sitting on your couch with your smart phone, tablet device or your laptop. You begin playing your favorite song right from any of these devices, through your media center setup with the touch of a button. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant devices allow you to play your music, podcasts or other sounds from anywhere in your home, directly through your home theater. Individual manufacturers have also jumped into the fray. They have begun developing proprietary based standards and systems that allow consumers to connect their mobile devices wirelessly to home media centers for quick and seamless play back.

Wireless Speakers…Really?

That leaves the home theater speakers as one of the final components to take advantage of wireless technology. You can get sound to your rear speakers in your surround sound system without the need to run wires along your floor or under the baseboards. By using a simple wireless transmitter / receiver system, you can have a neat and tidy setup, and still enjoy the richness of surround sound audio. The transmitter is hardwired to your surround sound amplifier. It uses radio frequency (RF) communication to transmit the sound without wires to the receiver device, and the receiver distributes the sound to the left and right rear surround speakers.

Although the rear speakers are connected to the receiver device with short wires, they can be easily tucked away and no one will know how you’ve gotten surround sound without wires showing everywhere.

Summary

It’s clear that wireless technology is here to stay for home theaters. More and more vendors are creating software, devices and systems that will transform the way we enjoy our entertainment. From wireless components to wireless speakers, you can expect to have growing home audio and video options in the years to come.

Home Theaters Expand With The Use Of Wireless Technology

Wireless technology has made its’ way into modern home theater systems. From televisions, to video game systems, to surround sound speakers, wireless innovations have expanded the options for consumers to enjoy their music, TV and games through wireless connections. Depending on the type of devices you have, you can extend the reach of your entertainment system far beyond the limits of wired connections.

Listening Options Abound

With the integration of wireless routers into traditional home theater setups, many more devices can now stream and play back through a persons entertainment system. Televisions can connect and display content from the web. Many game systems have WiFi connections that allow players to wirelessly connect to the internet, play games with friends across the world and have it all booming through their wireless speaker system. You can also enjoy digital surround sound, HD video content and Blu ray video through this setup.

It Starts With One Component

At the center of it all is the modern surround sound amplifier / receiver. Imagine sitting on your couch with your smart phone, tablet device or your laptop. You begin playing your favorite song right from any of these devices, through your media center setup with the touch of a button. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant devices allow you to play your music, podcasts or other sounds from anywhere in your home, directly through your home theater. Individual manufacturers have also jumped into the fray. They have begun developing proprietary based standards and systems that allow consumers to connect their mobile devices wirelessly to home media centers for quick and seamless play back.

Wireless Speakers…Really?

That leaves the home theater speakers as one of the final components to take advantage of wireless technology. You can get sound to your rear speakers in your surround sound system without the need to run wires along your floor or under the baseboards. By using a simple wireless transmitter / receiver system, you can have a neat and tidy setup, and still enjoy the richness of surround sound audio. The transmitter is hardwired to your surround sound amplifier. It uses radio frequency (RF) communication to transmit the sound without wires to the receiver device, and the receiver distributes the sound to the left and right rear surround speakers.

Although the rear speakers are connected to the receiver device with short wires, they can be easily tucked away and no one will know how you’ve gotten surround sound without wires showing everywhere.

Summary

It’s clear that wireless technology is here to stay for home theaters. More and more vendors are creating software, devices and systems that will transform the way we enjoy our entertainment. From wireless components to wireless speakers, you can expect to have growing home audio and video options in the years to come.

Icron Technologies Appoints Thorsten Goecke as Channel Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Burnaby, British Columbia and Munich, Germany – February 27, 2012 – Icron Technologies Corporation, a global leader in USB and KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) extension solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thorsten Goecke as new Channel Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Based in Munich, Germany, Mr. Goecke will oversee the management of channel sales activities over EMEA territories and lead Icron’s rapid growth in the region, including the company’s expansion into Information Technology (IT), Industrial, Education and Medical markets.

Mr. Goecke has extensive experience in sales and business development. Prior to joining Icron, he worked as the Managing Director for Gefen Distribution GmbH in the European Pro Audio/Visual market and previously was Sales Manager for SDI GmbH.

Mr. Goecke will report directly to Thomas Strade, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Icron Technologies.

“Thorsten brings to us extensive business acumen and a deep understanding of our technology portfolio and the markets we serve,” said Tom Strade, VP of Sales and Business Development, Icron Technologies. “I am confident Thorsten will advance the growth of Icron’s USB and Video extension products in the EMEA markets.”

“I’m delighted to join Icron as Channel Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. This diversified region has exciting potential for growth, and I look forward to working with our customers and the Icron team,” added Thorsten Goecke, Channel Sales Director EMEA, Icron Technologies. “

Icron Technologies is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high performance USB and video extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets worldwide. Icron’s patented extension technology extends PC Video and USB devices over many media types including Cat 5, Fiber, Wireless, DisplayPort, Coax, Powerline, and over a corporate LAN. Icron’s extension products are deployed in a wide range of applications including digital home connectivity, industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace, interactive digital signage, remote desktop extension, security and surveillance, enterprise computing, isolated USB, and point-of-sale markets, or anywhere a PC needs to be remotely located from a display or peripheral device.

Icron’s extension products are deployed in a wide range of applications such as digital home connectivity, industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace, interactive digital signage, remote desktop extension, security and surveillance, enterprise computing, isolated USB, and point-of-sale markets, or anywhere where a PC needs to be remotely located from a display or peripheral device. The company sells in North America, Europe and Australia and is expanding into South America and Asia.

Icron has recently evolved from a USB extension company into a Video and USB extension company. The company has now delivered its first ExtremeLink™ video and USB products and will be introducing more products throughout the coming years that offer unique extension options for its customers. Icron’s customers can now have complete video and USB connectivity (a remote desktop) at locations throughout the office, factory, or home. Icron’s technology is available in a variety of formats including Icron branded and private-label products and modules.

Contact information:
Media : Susan Kirk, Icron Technologies, PR, susan.kirk@icron.com
EMEA Sales : Thorsten Goecke, Icron Technologies, Channel Sales Director EMEA, tgoecke@icron.com