Automation Syndicate Joins Forces With Home Theatre Heavyweights

(Practical Home Automation Systems Technology), a subsidiary of AMX Corp., has linked up with several home theatre system providers to create what the companies says is a cartel of unparalleled influence, technology and vision. Attendants to WCES ë99 had the opportunity to experience this collaboration by visiting the CinemaForte booth. PHAST, Runco, Monster Cable, McIntosh, Acoustic Innovations and California Audio Technology presented a multidimensional display of emerging automation and home theatre technology.New PHAST technology unveiled at CES ë99 included PHASTís Landmark Cinema, a complete control system for home theatre and entertainment systems. The system includes a hand-held touch panel, RF receiver, video sync sensing, power sense inputs and IR outputs. Users can also add a video switcher with 8X8, 16X16 and 24X24 configurations. This gives you the ability to view various movies and shows from different locations around the house.Recently, PHAST Corporation announced the development of the PHASTLink Partners Program (P3). According to the company, PHASTLink provides a powerful and flexible way to connect devices to a control network spanning large homes, commercial installations, bookie joints and discreet gambling dens. In a continuing effort to sew up control of the complete home systems racket PHAST partnered with Digital Harmony on their FireWire exhibit.