Hamilton CapTel® and Partner TV Ears to Display Telephone Communication Technology Designed for Individuals with Hearing Loss at Consumer Electronics Show

AURORA, Neb., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center Booth #2910. For the first time, Hamilton CapTel® will demonstrate the CapTel 800i® captioned telephone for more than 100,000 attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6 – January 9, 2011.  In addition, Hamilton CapTel and TV Ears debut their marketing partnership while exhibiting together at CES. Through combined efforts, the companies will jointly reach millions of Americans who experience hearing loss, informing consumers about the technology that is available through their respective companies.

In Booth 2910, under the Silvers Summit banner, Hamilton CapTel and partner TV Ears will demonstrate the CapTel 800i telephone – allowing attendees to experience telephone captions first-hand at the show. The CapTel 800i provides real-time, word-for-word captions of what is said over the phone on a bright screen built into the phone. As a result, the user can see what is being said, ensuring superior clarity for both parties on the call.

"More than 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss," said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton CapTel. "Our technology takes the frustration out of trying to listen to what is being said on the telephone. Users can 'see what they say' using the CapTel 800i and we feel that CES is the perfect venue to demonstrate this life-enhancing technology."  "Partnering with TV Ears, the leading brand for wireless TV listening devices, makes good sense since the two products complement each other and enhance the lives of individuals who may experience difficulty hearing on the television as well as over the phone," says Anne Girard, director of marketing for Hamilton.

"We're delighted to include Hamilton CapTel in our exhibit this year. The synergy between our products is clear, and consumers who benefit from one will likely benefit from both," said Tony Emma, VP of eCommerce at TV Ears.

Hamilton CapTel product experts will be in the booth to answer questions and showcase the captioned telephone technology.

For more information on Hamilton CapTel, please visit www.hamiltoncaptel.com

About Hamilton CapTel

Hamilton CapTel is a service of Hamilton Relay, a division of Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified communications and technology services provider based in Aurora, Neb. Founded in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications has grown to encompass eight primary company divisions allowing Hamilton to operate on a local, regional and national basis. For more information about Hamilton CapTel, please visit www.hamiltoncaptel.com.

About TV Ears

TV Ears manufactures doctor recommended TV listening solutions that have helped more than 1 million people hear the television clearly and once again enjoy what they are watching, bringing families back together and returning tranquility to the home. The company acquires more customers with hearing loss each year than any of its competitors and has been acknowledged as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in America three years running. The Company combines consistent growth with innovative quality products and an increasingly loyal and expanding base of satisfied customers. For more information, visit www.TVEars.com

CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

SOURCE Hamilton CapTel