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InfoComm International Becomes ANSI Standards Developer I nfoComm International, the trade association representing the professional audiovisual industry, has been recognized as an American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Developer. InfoComm’s standards will be developed as international standards and, as warranted, will be presented for adoption by the International Standards Organization (ISO). InfoComm’s exclusive focus in standards development is on system performance rather than individual product or technology standards. This program will provide the industry with performance standards that AV companies can build their systems to meet, while giving the industry’s customers clear industry standards on which they can rely. “ANSI recognition of InfoComm as a Standards Developer represents a dramatic next step in the association’s advancement of industry quality-improvement programs,” says InfoComm Standards Committee chair, Scott Walker, CTS-D, LEED AP, of Waveguide Consulting. “Standards define a profession, demonstrate a commitment to professional selfregulation, and acknowledge the profession’s responsibility to the public.” InfoComm will lead this activity under its Performance Standards Committee, but the standards created will benefit the whole industry and its customers. All InfoComm standards will be developed through a disciplined ANSI process to reach consensus among everyone involved with AV systems. “Several years ago InfoComm’s Board of Governors had the foresight to recognize the need for a more professional identity for the AV industry, and realized that industry standards is a way to improve the industry and benefit consumers,” states Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., executive director, InfoComm International. “Through the vigorous efforts of numerous industry volunteers, the Performance Standards Steering Committee has developed two inaugural proposed standards: Sound Coverage, under the direction of Frederick J. Ampel, Technology Visions; and Projected Image. In December of 2007 the InfoComm Board approved these as the first two standards to be developed. Through rigorous debate and compromise, the industry will be able to establish these, and future standards, that will guide designers, installers, and customers for years to come.” Extron AVTrac Extron AVTrac Low Proﬁle Cable Raceway System for A/V Connectivity ™ The ADA Compliant Alternative to Floor Coring and Trenching Extron AVTrac is an innovative, ﬂoor-mounted A/V and cable raceway system that’s designed for use in any environment where A/V devices cannot be placed near a wall or other areas where power, data, and A/V connections are traditionally located. Hundreds of Architectural Adapter Plates available to meet A/V, data, and power connection needs. 800.633.9876 www.extron.com/avtrac7 Cable & Hideaway Surface Enclosures Architectural Connectivity Plates Passive & Active Wall Plates http://www.extron.com/avtrac7 http://www.extron.com/avtrac7

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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