Panasonic AVC Networks Company President Fumio Ohtsubo’s keynote presentation touches on what the future of Panasonic electronics holds, and the benefits of connectivity. Connectivity with people. Connectivity with products. Connectivity with the planet.  |
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| Opening Remarks by Fumio Ohtsubo "Mr. Matsushita was a visionary. So he thought to himself; this is how Consumer Electronic products should be. Available to everyone, and abundant — like water." To begin the presentation, Mr. Ohtsubo tells a story about MEI founder Konosuke Matsushita, and uses it to discuss the future of the electronics industry, basic Panasonic business principles, and what will be addressed in the keynote speech. |
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| Making Products People Want by Fumio Ohtsubo "A few years ago we received a very simple, yet very difficult directive — Make products people want. Four simple words, but their meaning drives everything we do." Electronics mean different things to different people, and here Mr. Ohtsubo discusses the promises and expectations consumers have with their products. |
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| Design Approaches by Kouichi Matsumoto "...our industry needs to make the experience easy and carefree for our customers. At Panasonic, that is how we are focusing all our energies." Panasonic Designer Kouichi Matsumoto now discusses the "fun and intuitive" nature of some new Panasonic products, including; the D-Snap multimedia camera, compact digital camera, home server, HD and Digital TVs, digital recorders and more. |
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| LifeStream by Fumio Ohtsubo "We believe LifeStream, the next level of ‘connectivity,’ will change our industry forever. Because it empowers consumers, adds value and simplifies their lives." Mr. Ohtsubo introduces the LifeStream concept — the Panasonic vision of next level connectivity in which all of your electronics seamlessly work together — and the three core technologies, SD, DVD and Digital TV, on which LifeStream is based. |
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| LifeStream Today by Reid Sullivan "Our approach is not technology for technology’s sake, but rather to apply technology for real life. To help you preserve those unexpected everyday moments that occur in the stream of life." Reid Sullivan, VP of Merchandising for the Panasonic Entertainment Group, showcases the benefits of the LifeStream concept, including how SD Memory Cards allow for seamless integration of more than 60 new Panasonic products. |
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| Next Generation TV by Mark Coblitz "Together, our industries are making it easier for consumers to get the wide range of content and services they want, right on their TVs, when and where they want them." Mark Coblitz, Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning with Comcast, discusses the relationship between his company and Panasonic, including a plug-and-play agreement for two-way interactive consumer equipment, and the LifeStream enhancing OCAP (Open Cable Application Platform). |
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| Digital Technologies by Andy Nelkin "It’s these ideas for life that will keep igniting the passions of our consumers. Easy to use networked products will enhance both our home and work lives." Andy Nelkin, VP of Merchandising, Digital Technology first introduces gymnast Annea Hatch, and shows how Panasonic P2 technology will be used during broadcasts of next summer’s Olympic Games in Athens. He then talks about the future of SD and how 802.11a and e will allow for wireless HD transmission, enabling LifeStream capabilities in your home without any new wiring. |
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| Future Vision by Dr. Paul Liao "...every room in your home has already been wired for electrical power. So why not create a network by simply using the wiring that’s already there." Dr. Paul Liao, Chief Technology Office for North America, talks about the simplicity, ease-of-use, freedom, security and benefits offered by LifeStream. From a Panasonic HD Power Line to a remote control that communicates with your entire home, and a 2004 Acura TL that the remote can also send info to, you’ll discover the amazing networking capabilities of LifeStream. |
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| Closing Remarks by Fumio Ohtsubo "LifeStream, our networking vision, will help people connect. And ensure that our products connect." In conclusion, Mr. Ohtsubo shows a video that recaps the presentation, and especially the power of LifeStream, how it will serve the planet, and how it will enable us all to connect in ways we never thought were imaginable. |
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| Fumio Ohtsubo — Panasonic AVC Networks Company President, joined Matsushita Electric Industrial Company (MEI) in 1971, and in 2002, he was named President of the MEI Audio & Video Sector. In the past year, he oversaw the reorganization of the AVC Company into the new Panasonic AVC Networks Company. Mr. Ohtsubo propels Panasonic toward continued success as a digital trendsetter and market leader in the worldwide competition of consumer electronics. |
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