32 - Sunday, October 17, 4993 ~ North Shore News = : (ire RO er reer ae ot : NEWS photo Cindy Gooodm: row used for evaryiting from accounting te producing this newspaper COMPUTER SYSTEMS 8M ptays a system that can be used by search-and-rescue teams to track page, Here, Guy Steaves people who have gone missitd- | . e Technology . yin CONSUMERS ARE turing it ©" og the ‘90s with a vast array of €*°" ye electronics products that enhanc value of their lifestyles. The consumer electronics indvs 7 is generating excitement acros® entire spectrum of its products. es In video, this excitement cer evi on the emergence of advanced (€ io sion and new uses for the telev' od screen, Digital hi-fi. products “ ¢ multi-channel! sound for video est sparking a renewed surge of int€*™. in audio. .. Co mor -- Product integration is best d¢! phe ‘strated by the home theatre, It 8 - muurriage of audio and video that ©, ates a new dimension in m enjoyment... © 7 0 .: Personal computers, video pal. facsimile: machines and pers ive hand-held reference devices “ of drastically altered the way millionr id ..people spend their working revolutionizing our lifestyles leisure hours. As home automation products are introduced, the electronic home of tomorrow will be available before we know it. Accessory items and new types of software continue to enhance the enjoyment and utility potential of all of the consumer electronics industry's products, The revolution in how we commu- nicate, educate, do business, and care for ourselves — all with the aid of electronics — has only just begun. This decade is becoming the most , exciting yet for the consumer elec- tronics industry and consumers alike. A variety of electronic and elec- tronic-related products and services _ are being provided by tie consumer electronics industry to satisfy the needs of people with motor, sensory or cognitive disabilities. These products include those Ultra Vision * HITACHI 50”UX14BC ® UlmaBLACK Dark Tint Screen * Wuminated Genius Remote * Dolby* Pro-Logic plus Dolby 3 Surround Systems © 950 line horizontal resolution © “Quick Freeze” picture in picture @ Digital 3 line comb filter @ 34 watt / 4 speaker audio package » New easy guide O.S.D. * Assembled in Canada © Oak vencer or black cabinetry * Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs Inc. UltraBLack HITACHI 35" TX50BC Artificial Intelligence Fine 3 way surround package Quick freeze picture in picture a 20 watt, 4 speakers, MTS stere? New easy guide O.S.D. Self diagnostic circuit Closed caption decoder Assembled in Canada pefinition did system designed for communications, includ- ing personal computers with scanners that read written materials, transform the words into braille, and either print a hard copy in braille or seid braille letters into an electronic display that enables users to feel the letters one by one. Also available are tools for the deaf, including telephone amplificis that enhance the clarity and under- standing of speech over the phone. Products geared toward the speech impaired include voice synthesizers and speech devices which make com- munication easier. . Home automation products allow bed-ridden people to be able to con- trol their entertainment products, lights, and telephone and security systems, without assistance. There is no limit to the heights the consumer electronics industry will achieve in the ‘90s, WIDESCREEN NV55BX4 JVC AV31BX4 79 CM NEW GCOMPETITIGH THE PROBLEM: Your BC company needs to de more research and devdopment to compete successfully in the ylobal marketplace, The Jong term suc- cess of your company depends on it, Yet a light budpet can force Rand D plans down the priority list, What can you do about that? THE SOLUTION; ‘Technology BC! THE PROGRAM: Technology BC is a research and develop: ment assistance program administered on behalf of the Ministry of Employment and lavestment by the Science Council of British Cotumbia, Projects generally range from $30,000 to $300,000. THE BOTTOM LINE: ‘Technology BC support may be used to caver salaries, equipment, materials and other dirvet costs related to the research. Your suc- cess is expected to provide more private sector jobs and profits to help strengthen the provin- cial economy, THE STRATEGY: Technology BC will support research aimed at the devdlopment of new products and pro- cesses, prototype evaluation projects and technology transfer. The program provides up to 50 per ceat of the cost of such a project. The resultant product or process becomes the property of your company. THE PROCESS: Your application to Technology BC will be reviewed in confidence by the Science Coun- cil of British Columbia's volunteer peer review committees, New applications for the next Technology BC competition must be received no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 1993. THE DEFAILS: Contact us for full information about Technol- ogy BC. Science Council programs staff will be pleased to discuss your plans and advise eligibility and procedures. ritish lumbia Minister Seiency Council af British Columbia Suite 803, 4710 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C, V5H 4442 - Telephone (edd4) 438-2752 Call toll free 1-800 SCI (7222) Facsimile {OO1) FRY 6564 Ministry of Employment and Investinent Honorzble Glen Clark 2 JVC NV55BX4 WIDESCREEN © Wide screen display modes - four different modes © Shagper, brighter, clearer picture Advanced electronic performance ; Logical comb filter provides super accurate colour separation VNR (video noise reduction) clears noisy channels Velocity Modulation - gives sharper edges to graphics and text Dynamic Corner Focus - increases picture sharpness 30% in corners of screen Auto volume ~ automatically adjusts to preferred volume leveis Category preview Two-way picture in picture, chaice of two sizes Freeze frame Pre-programmed universal remote Super ARS, separate speakers for highs & laws Wireless headphones with built-in infra-red transmitter NuVision mepeeeeoerery * With matching s