CEATEC JAPAN 2015 held CEATEC AWARD 2015 under this year's theme of "NEXT — Today’s Dreams, Future Realities” with the aim of contributing to the creation of markets and advancement of the IT and electronics industries. This press release announces the Grand Prix and Semi Grand Prix winners in each category decided through the rigorous scrutiny of the CEATEC AWARD panel of judges. The panel also decided on the Special Judges’ Award for a product strongly recommended.
NEC Corporation
Next-generation emergency mobile network based on software defined radioThis product allows faster, easier and more precise reception of information at locations where communications infrastructure, such as mobile phone base stations, is not in place. Emergency Mobile Network enables sharing of information such as position and images during serious disasters and harsh conditions.
A network can be built using radio alone, enabling information sharing immediately without a base station. Also, simple software switching will enable connection with different and multiple networks. The network will be very useful during disasters with its capability to provide a highly flexible and reliable information system even if the preexisting communications infrastructure is destroyed.
Panasonic Corporation
Blu-ray Disc Player capable of Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback DMR-UBZ1This product is the world's first Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the next-generation Ultra HD Blu-ray specifications. In addition to 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution, the player offers beautiful video reproduction as it is capable of handling a high frame rate of 60p, displaying in HDR (High Dynamic Range) of up to 1,000-10,000nit, and compatible with BT.2020 wide color space specifications. It is also engineered for high-quality audio performance.
It is astonishing to learn that we have entered an era where 4K video and compatible recording media are no longer something special but now can be easily enjoyed by anyone. And, this product will be a key for the penetration of 4K imaging. This product shows that there is no end to the advancement of video technology and quest for beautiful images.