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Consumer Electronics Daily News 5 3 Monday, January 8, 2018 "We're proud to bring this product to market just in time for winter weather and the holidays," said Russell Ure, CEO of Klashwerks, the maker of Raven. "Using IoT and connected car technolo- gy, Raven helps drivers become smarter and safer on the road and provides confi- dence and peace-of-mind to car owners, drivers and their loved ones." Raven is also proud to announce that these industry-leading features have earned the product the esteem of being named a 2018 CES Innovation Awards Honoree. Evaluated for its engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use, user value, and unique features, Raven was judged and deemed an hon- oree by a preeminent panel of independ- ent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media. Daily commuters, car lovers, profes- sional drivers and their loved ones are all types of people that Raven will benefit. Product features and capabilities include: hand gesture controls; speeding alerts & real-time road advice; road & weather con- dition updates; next-turn navigation; vehi- cle diagnostics; video inside and outside of vehicle; 24/7 security monitoring; fuel effi- ciency & driver safety reports; social-shar- ing capabilities; and eye-level displays. Raven (Cont'd. from p. 1) About Raven The window to your car from any- where, the Raven device allows drivers to monitor road conditions, auto secu- rity and whereabouts of loved ones. A vital tool both on and off the road, Raven is the only comprehensive con- nected car solution on the market for consumers. More than a point solution, it integrates into a single product a number of technologies, including: 4G LTE-based, always-connected system; in-auto video cameras; telematics-cap- turing OBD; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; GPS; displays; security system and motion sensors; and shareable video and media. Raven is available for pur- chase at www.raven.is. About Klashwerks Klashwerks is an engineering design and technology company focused on the emerging connected car market. The company's flagship product, Raven, is the first of many products to come in Klashwerks' automotive consumer line- up based on the premise of safety and family first. Led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Russell Ure, Klashwerks was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www .klashwerks.com. healthy. With hearing loss ranking as the third most common chronic health issue in the U.S., one affecting more than 48 million Americans, closer atten- tion to hearing health can reduce the risk of other ailments, including dementia. The Oticon HearingFitness app is used in conjunction with Oticon Opn™ internet-connected hearing aids, and tracks hearing aid use, listening environ- ments and other behavior, collating the data with measurements of heart rate, sleep patterns and other health markers from other wearable devices to give hear- ing aid users advice and encouragement on ways to hear better, protect their hear- ing and stay healthy. "The HearingFitness app helps peo- ple with hearing loss understand how their behavior and hearing health habits can influence how effective their treat- ment is," said Don Schum, PhD, Vice President of Audiology at Oticon. "Hearing plays a huge role in people's overall health and well-being, and HearingFitness, paired with Opn, encour- ages routine use of hearing aids to improve hearing and the ability to engage in social settings." A growing body of evidence indi- cates the benefits of maintaining hearing health. Most recently, a July 2017 study on dementia prevention, interven- tion and care has concluded that, from midlife, hearing loss (and the social iso- lation it often causes) is the biggest risk factor in later development of dementia. HearingFitness depends on three ele- ments: Oticon Opn hearing aids analyze sound environments, measure and track hearing aid use, and export recorded data to the Oticon HearingFitness app for fur- ther analysis. The Oticon HearingFitness app Oticon (Cont'd. from p. 1) receives data from Oticon Opn hearing aids and analyzes current sound environ- ments, listening effort, total daily hearing aid use and historical usage data. Based on actual use and relevant user feedback, the app helps users optimize use of their hearing aids. Back-end analytics will evaluate anonymized user data for insights involv- ing general health, lifestyle and social dependencies to guide users toward healthier habits. "HearingFitness empowers users to learn about their hearing and take charge of their long-term health and well-being through their hearing habits," said Schum. "They gain a sense of belonging to a new generation that's on top of their hearing and health, instead of being defined by it. But most importantly, HearingFitness encourages users to wear their hearing aids more and helps gener- ate data that will lead to better hearing care and, ultimately, better and more rewarding lives." About Oticon Oticon is one of the most innovative hear- ing device manufacturers with more than 110 years of experience putting the needs of people with hearing loss first. Oticon has spearheaded a number of technologi- cal breakthroughs, which have made a sig- nificant difference for people with hearing loss. Oticon's "brain first" audiological focus recognizes that speech understand- ing and comprehension are cognitive processes that happen in the brain. Oticon's innovative BrainHearing™ tech- nology is helping to provide better hearing with less effort by giving the brain the clearest, purest sound signals to decode. Oticon designs and manufactures hearing solutions for adults and specialized pedi- atric instruments. People First is Oticon's strongest and most valued commitment to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively. a panel of independent designers, engi- neers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineer- ing in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories. Launched in September 2017, When >> Then brings exciting and much need- ed customization capabilities to the cus- tom-installed Control4 smart home. When >> Then personalization takes a simple approach: the user selects a When (a triggering event, such as when a time is reached on a schedule, the touch of a button or after an event occurs) and selects a Then action to take place (turn on a light, start a playlist or send a push notification). These actions can range from turning on a fan, turning lights on and off or powering down all AV devices in a room to playing a specific playlist, tuning to a favorite radio station or even sending a push notification via the Control4 App. The When >> Then per- sonalization feature is included with the Control4 4Sight Service ($100 U.S. MSRP annually) and to homeowners who have installed Control4 OS 2.10. "When we announced When >> Then in September, we were excited to bring an entirely new level of home per- sonalization to our Control4 cus- tomers," said Brad Hintze, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Control4. "We believe that giving homeowners greater control over their home, backed by the support and expertise that a Control4 managed sys- tem offers, is a key differentiator for consumers looking to get started with a custom-installed smart home. We're Control4 (Cont'd. from p. 1) excited to be recognized as a CES 2018 Innovations Award Honoree." Control4's ecosystem of nearly 11,000 third-party compatible consumer electronics products offer tremendous choice and selection for homeowners. For more information on Control4 visit www.control4.com. About Control4 Control4 is a leading global provider of automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, offering person- alized control of lighting, music, video, comfort, security, communications and more into a unified smart home system that enhances the daily lives of its con- sumers. Control4 unlocks the potential of connected devices, making networks more robust, entertainment systems eas- ier to use, homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and provides families more peace of mind. Today, every home and business needs automation horse- power and a high-performance network to manage the increasing number of con- nected devices. The Control4 platform interoperates with nearly 11,000 third- party consumer electronics products, ensuring an ever-expanding ecosystem of devices will work together. Control4 is now available in 100 countries. Leveraging a professional distribution channel that includes over 5,500 custom integrators, retailers, and distributors authorized to sell the full-line of Control4 products, Pakedge branded net- working solutions and Triad Speakers, Control4 is delivering intelligent solu- tions for consumers, major consumer electronics companies, hotels and busi- nesses around the world. LED technology, the TheraLite can help provide relief of mild to moderate symp- toms of light deficiency or the winter blues. With only a 30-minute treatment session, this safe, natural and compact wellness lamp may also help relieve jet lag, shift work adjustment and circadian rhythm disorders, whether at home or on- the-go. "We are so excited to introduce the TheraLite to consumers," said Bianca Araújo-Méndez, Compass Health Brands' retail marketing manager. "After speaking with many of our customers, we identified an unmet need within the bright light therapy marketplace. Many of the low-priced, at-home solutions lacked quality, while clinically-recom- mended devices were simply unafford- able, forcing many winter blues sufferers to go untreated. Thankfully, with the release of the TheraLite – which meets the key clinical requirements for bright light therapy – our company has been able to bridge that gap and provide an affordable, compact and portable solu- tion." For increased portability, the TheraLite comes complete with a built- in, height-adjustable stand and with a travel cover that resembles a tablet case. The device was also designed to be used Compass Health Brands (Cont'd. from p. 1) in either portrait or landscape mode to accommodate a wide-range of treatment preferences. This is the latest offering from Carex, the same brand that manufactures the award-winning Day Light Classic Plus lamp. The TheraLite LED wellness lamp is available on Amazon for the low cost of $49. About Compass Health Brands Compass Health Brands manufactures and distributes a broad range of innova- tive and high-quality homecare, reha- bilitation, light therapy and pain man- agement products that enable con- sumers to live healthier, more inde- pendent lives. The company markets its products to both professional and con- sumer sectors. Consumer brands include Carex, AccuRelief™, Apex ® , TheraLite™, Bed Buddy ® , STRENGTHTAPE ® and TheraMed ® and are sold through drug store chains, drug wholesalers, mass merchants and grocery retailers. Professional brands include ProBasics™, Roscoe Medical ® , Meridian Medical ® , InTENSity ® and Richmar ® and are sold through a pro- fessional independent dealer/distributor network. For more information, visit www .compasshealthbrands.com.