RICOH THETA S (PRNewsFoto/Ricoh Corporation)
Ricoh Theta S Wins the Digital Imaging Category
BEST OF INNOVATIONS: Digital Imaging
Ricoh Theta S
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation
TE, LVCC, Central Hall, Booth #11040
The Ricoh Theta S is a first-of-its-kind spherical imaging camera that captures 360-degree scenes surrounding the user. It produces photos and videos that enable viewers to see the entirety of a scene by scrolling up, down, sideways and all around in the resulting image.
November 10, 2015 04:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today CES, the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, announced its Best of Innovation Awards Honorees for CES® 2016. The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering advancements across 27 consumer technology product categories. The announcement came during CES Unveiled New York, an annual event to showcase new products and trends and the latest show announcements leading up to the CES.
“This was another fantastic year for the Innovation Awards, as all of the honorees represent a vast range of technological advancements showcasing the excitement, energy and promise of consumer technology”
Each category has a three-member judging team that evaluates the products based on the criteria of engineering, design, function, features and how the product directly compares to competitors in the market. Products that receive the Best of Innovation designation are the highest-rated products within each category, and will be featured in the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES Tech West during CES 2016, Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV. CES is owned and produced by The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the trade association representing the $285 billion U.S. consumer technology industry.
“This was another fantastic year for the Innovation Awards, as all of the honorees represent a vast range of technological advancements showcasing the excitement, energy and promise of consumer technology,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES and corporate business strategy. “These innovative products highlight key industry trends that will be seen across the entire CES show floor in January, and will drive the global consumer tech industry for months to come.”
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The 2016 Best of Innovation Honorees are: |
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Computer Hardware and Components HP ENVY Curved All-in-One |
Smart Home Sengled Voice |
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Computer Peripherals Seaboard RISE |
Software and Mobile Apps DietSensor |
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Digital Imaging Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation Ricoh Theta S |
Tablets, E-Readers, and Mobile Computing Lenovo, Corp. Yoga Tab 3 Pro Osterhout Design Group R-7 Smart Glasses |
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Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology ECO USBCELL Rechargeable Battery |
Tech For A Better World K-1 Assistive Device |
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Fitness, Sports and Biotech ŌURA |
Unmanned Systems and Accessories Lily Camera |
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Gaming and Virtual Reality iWear Wireless |
Vehicle Intelligence Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist |
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Headphones Harman International Industries JBL Reflect Aware |
Wearable Technologies Samsung Gear S2 |
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Home Appliances Somabar Robotic Bartender |
Wireless Handset Accessories Smart Fishfinder |
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Home Audio/Video Components and Accessories Klipsch Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Speaker System |
Wireless Handsets Galaxy S6 edge+ |
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Portable Media Players & Accessories Belkin Charge Dock for Apple Watch and iPhone |
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For more information on the CES 2016 Innovation Awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit CES Innovation Awards on CESweb.org.
