>>"How many people do you think asked Phillips or Aiwa et al when they could get their hands on a "hypersonic sound gizmo"?
How many people do you think have contacted even ATCO???
I bet only a handful."<<
At this stage of development; perhaps, it is not the time to come out to the world.
However, I am looking forward for the SFT Technology (flat panel speakers) to come out in full swing to pave the way for the coming of HyperSonic Sound Technology.
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Here is an excerpt from ATCO Chairman's message (I highlighted what I think is important in bold) dated May 17, 1999:
atcsd.com
Stratified Field Technology
These past two months have been quite busy for us. We have revisited several of our prospective customers and had final definition of the products and sizes they require for final analysis and testing to make their decisions. There is interest for flat screen TV, regular TV, Audio and multimedia sized speakers. We are now outsourcing the actual construction of the plastic for these test models. We have engaged two technical plastics manufacturers to produce near production grade speaker assemblies. With their assistance we are proving the manufacturability and finding unique cost reduction opportunities.
At the same time we are preparing the electronics that will accompany the thin panel speaker units to the customers. This will enable our customers to better evaluate the manufacturability, potential consistency and overall performance of production type products. It is all too easy to manufacture one "golden" [not typical] sample. Our intent is to assure our customers of the repeatability of our products from tooled environments.
Some of the intended customers will want to purchase sub-assembly parts in the early stages of a relationship with ATC making only final cosmetic to finish the speakers. Our current work is the baseline to put those resources in position for mass production.
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Now, the above statements made by the Chairman's message was dated May 17, 1999. Today is September 1, 1999. Three and half months have passed and I wonder how close we are to the real deal that will allow ATCO's customers to roll out their products using ATCO's Stratified Field Technology.
IMHO, it all comes down to a matter of 'when'. And when the products using ATCO's technology starts to roll out, I will be curious about the reaction of the mass. IF it is a hit, IMHO, every name brand electronic companies will want to license it. Don't you think so?
And we're not even talking about HyperSonic Sound Technology yet!
All in my opinion only.
Double Cheers,
Mr. 8 |
