The Panasonic NextHouse exhibition at WCES

More than ever, many products speak a common language - digital. From communication devices, to security systems, home appliances and medical devices. Panasonic, as a leading developer of digital technology, is in a unique position to provide the ultimate Digital Network Solution that can bring all of this together.

Even for the systems that manage the electronic signals inside and outside of the home, Panasonic is demonstrating a new Home Gateway which serves as a digital hub and router for the entire home network.

Within the 1,600 square foot Panasonic NextHouse exhibition, visitors can see such innovative conceptual products as:

• Media Passport — Which will let you browse an electronic program guide with one simple remote control.
• Health Check Internet Doctor Connection — It will electronically link you directly to your health professional. Can anyone say, "Virtual House Call"?
• Panasonic Web Phone and Web Pad for anywhere Internet access.
• Internet Protocol Phone which uses the Internet for voice communications, dramatically reducing the cost of long distance and international calls.
• All-New A/V Platform — This concept product is equipped with 4 USB ports for products like digital still cameras and external drives. It also has: 2 IEEE Inputs; A PCMCIA input; DVD-ROM; and CD-ROM.
• Intelligent Home Appliance products — Like the Virtual Chef microwave oven that can download recipes and cooking instructions right off the internet. So it can even teach you how to cook.
• Panasonic Voice Recognition technology — It's intelligent and dialogue-based, so it recognizes each member of the family. It understands what is being said, needs no training and converses with you in a clear, natural voice