Panasonic Announces Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones To The 2013
Product Lineup
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader
in consumer electronics technology, today announced the Panasonic
RP-BTGS10 Bone Conduction Headphone model for the 2013 line-up of
headphone products. This unique, wireless headphone model
provides sound transmission via bone conduction, freeing up a
user's ears for other important sounds and are wireless to ensure
they don't interfere with active users' activities.
To provide sound transmission, the Panasonic RP-BTGS10
headphones sit directly in front of a user's ear canal, instead of
inside or over the ear canal, where vibrations move through the
bone directly into the auditory nerve, producing crystal clear
sound. With placement outside the ear, the Panasonic
RP-BTGS10 headphones have the ability to free up one's ear drum
giving users the opportunity to hear their favorite music while
still listening to the outside world. This is especially
convenient for use in the office or while jogging or cycling as it
allows users to listen to their favorite music while still hearing
the voices of colleagues, the ring of a telephone or the beep of a
car horn.
The Panasonic RP-BTGS10 headphones are also equipped with a bone
conduction microphone, which will allow a user to record voice
notes or take telephone calls while listening to their music.
Like the headphone unit, the microphone picks up spoken sound via
bone conduction, based on the vibrations of a user's
voice.
For active users who tend to sweat, the Panasonic RP-BTGS10
headphones are drip-proof due to the unique product design which is
void of air holes in the earphone. The sleek product design
rests comfortably on a users head and while staying secured in
place. With wireless headphone technology, users won't have
to worry about accidentally pulling the headphones from their head
or long cords tangling. Additionally the headphones allow the
elderly or hard-of-hearing to hear television clearly without
turning up their TV speakers to loud levels as they work with
televisions equipped with Bluetooth® transmitter.
"Panasonic has always been a leader in sound-quality and
innovation and with the new RP-BTGS10 Bone Conduction Headphones,
we are taking our headphone offerings to the next level of
technological and sound advancement," said Tom Hanston, Product Category Manager, Panasonic
Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "The RP-BTGS10
model will be an ideal companion for sport enthusiasts including
cyclists, joggers, runners and more, allowing them the freedom and
flexibility of a wireless headphone while also giving them the
opportunity to listen to their favorite music while not blocking
out other outside sounds."
The Panasonic RP-BTGS10 Bone Conduction Headphones are now on
display at 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic
booth #9406 / 9806 and will be available Fall 2013 in a variety of
colors. Pricing and retail availability will be announced
approximately one month prior to ship date.
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and
R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in
the U.S. and Canada. The Company's
portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD
3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders,
Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal
Care products and more.
Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the
earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the
company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best
Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots
to number six:
http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx.
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SOURCE Panasonic