American Technology Corp. Exhibits at AFCEA West 2002 Conference; HyperSonic
Sound and NeoPlanar to be
Demonstrated at the Show
Business Editors and High-Tech Writers
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2002--American Technology
Corp. (NASDAQ:ATCO), a leading innovator of new sound technologies,
announced today that it will be exhibiting at the Armed Forces
Communications and Electronics Association's (AFCEA) Western
Conference and Exposition (West 2002) at the San Diego Convention
Center Jan. 15-17.
West 2002 is the largest event on the West Coast for
communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems,
imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more.
Demonstrations of the company's HyperSonic(TM) Sound (HSS(TM)) and
NeoPlanar(TM) sound technologies will be presented at booth No. 1148.
HSS is a patent-pending technology that changes the way people
listen to audio reproduction. It uses high-frequency emitters to send
out ultrasonic waves and the non-linear properties of the air create
audible sound. Its military use, key benefit and capabilities include:
-- Directed and focused sound used to discreetly talk to a single
soldier in the field without disturbing others or broadcasting
on radio frequencies.
-- An audible decoy in a number of military scenarios.
-- To replace headphones in equipment and station applications.
-- To replace current loudspeakers on ships, submarines and other
military vehicles.
-- A powerful, directed bullhorn for ship-to-ship communications.
NeoPlanar is a thin film magnetic audio speaker transducer that
can be built less than 1/8-inch thick. It is the first planar-magnetic
(ribbon) transducer to use an innovative, proprietary high-tech
polymer diaphragm structure. It is a very high-performance, versatile
and cost-effective driver for a wide variety of applications. It is
currently being tested in land vehicle and shipboard applications. The
key military benefits of NeoPlanar are its:
-- Extremely high audio output in small cubic volume.
-- Superior directivity characteristics, preventing excessive
echo and preserving intelligibility.
-- Lightweight, waterproof materials.
"We are excited to be at West 2002," said Terry Conrad, president
of ATC. "This high-profile event provides us with an excellent
opportunity to demonstrate how we provide viable and valuable
communication technologies for the different branches of the armed
forces. The visibility that West 2002 is expected to provide ATC is
equally important as we continue to pursue government and
military-related applications along with our consumer products."
Further information about AFCEA, this event, exhibitors and
attendees can be found at www.afcea.org.
About American Technology Corp.
American Technology Corp. is Shaping the Future of Sound(R) by
developing and licensing its technology and intellectual property
portfolio which includes: the award-winning HSS(R) (HyperSonic(R)
Sound Technology); Stratified Field(R) Technology; NeoPlanar(R);
PureBass(R) Sub-Woofer Technology; and FM Sounds(TM) consumer radio
products. The company is establishing a strong portfolio of patents,
trademarks, and know-how including over 110 U.S. and foreign patents
and patent filings to date. For more information on the company and
its technologies and products visit our Web site at www.atcsd.com. |
