Acentic is to partner with Philips to create Europe's set top box (STB) free high definition viewing experience for hotel guests. The solution will utilize Philips' Ultimate HD TV sets, and integrate them with Acentic's Panorama In-room Hotel Entertainment Platform. This system is the first integrated LCD TV for the hotel market offering Full HD broadcast channels without the use of an external STB and associated cabling, significantly reducing maintenance. The combination of Acentic's Panorama platform provides the hotel guests with true HD video on demand and unique content through a rich and fully customizable Graphical User Interface. The blending of Acentic's Panorama product with the Philips Ultimate HD screen brings a number of unique features to the hotel room including: Full independence between broadcast TV and PayTV, so that even without the Acentic Panorama system, the hotel can still benefit from protected HD broadcast channels; Removes the need for any external STB or cabling; Ability to fully leverage the existing coaxial infrastructure. This unique solution is now available for installation with the first two projects planned for November 2009 in the Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam and the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV has announced the launch of its Wake-up Light-an innovative product that provides a more pleasant wake-up experience. The Philips Wake-up Light is an alarm clock that simulates a natural sunrise to make waking up more enjoyable and energizing. Research has shown a slow dawn effect is clinically proven to have an impact on quality of awakening, subsequent energy levels at the start of your day, and improves mood compared to traditional loud alarm clocks that tend to jolt the body to wake.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV is working to help hospital administrators manage the ensuing surge capacity demand. The Philips VISICU eICU® Program and its portable eCareMobile solution can reduce staff exposure and help hospitals manage surge demand associated with an H1N1 outbreak. The eCareMobile solution was developed by Philips VISICU as a mobile extension of their popular eICU Program, bringing the expertise of centralized intensivists to patients wherever it may be needed. Using advanced onboard audio and video capabilities connected to a dedicated eICU team of specialists, the eCareMobile system facilitates effective emergency response and management of surge capacity demand for pandemics like H1N1 flu, as well as mass casualty events.