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Australian AIIA iAwards 2007

Soundshield 3G was chosen as a finalist for the prestigious AIIA iAwards 2007. Finalists reflect the diversity of innovation across the Australian high-tech community. Soundshield 3G was named a finalist in the Communications Application category. This award is presented to the most innovative development of outstanding communications technologies or for developing ICT solutions that make creative use of communications technologies.

Victorian Patron's Award 2006

Soundshield 3G was recently short listed for the Victorian Patron's Award as part of the Australian Technology Showcase. The award is presented to companies that have demonstrated Outstanding Achievement in International Markets. Entrants must demonstrate the best case for achieving international success with its technology.

Australian Technology Transfer Award 2002

Technological innovations improving signal understanding in background noise are also directly applicable to the wider field of telecommunications engineering. CRC HEAR has collaborated with Telstra to develop the world's first acoustic shock protection device, using the latest Digital Signal Processing technology. The "SoundShield" intelligent shriek limiting software blocks the transmission of high-pitched acoustic shocks that occasionally occur in telephone networks. SoundShield is being manufactured and distributed by Polaris Communications, a leading Melbourne-based distributor of telephony equipment. In recognition of excellence in technology transfer, SoundShield won a CRC Association Technology Transfer Award. The award was presented at the CRCA's Annual Conference in May 2002 by the Minister for Science, the Hon. Peter McGauran.

Pictured with the Minister for Science, Peter McGauran (far right), at the award ceremony on 22nd May, are from left Trevor Guest (Polaris Communications,) Bob Cowan (CRC HEAR), Michael Fisher and Peter Roberts (Telstra)

iF2002

The Soundshield 3G was recently the winner of the prestigious International Forum iF2002 award. The iF design award is internationally known and has been staged since 1954. Today, this award is regarded as one of the most important design competitions worldwide, attracting over 1,800 entries from 30 different countries every year. The jury, composed of top international designers, not only critically examines and selects the award-winning entries, but also guarantees iF's special status and the high-quality reputation of the iF label. Soundshield was chosen from a stellar competition pool and were awarded the award at CeBIT Hanover 2002.

Australian Design Award 2001

Presented to the Soundshield 3G by the Minister for Science & Technology, this award is given to an Australian designed product or technology that has transferred successfully from design through to commercialization. Many Australian innovations are either shelved or sold off shore. This important award recognized the Soundshield 3G for it's successful crossover from product design to commercialization.