and other internet radio and musicsources

The system allows users to select from a variety musicsources such as an iPod(R), AM/FM radio, satellite and internet radio, CDPlayers, etc. "We see this as a series of truly revolutionary products that will change thelandscape of the home," said Lawrence Bibi, President of Checkolite. "Thesolutions from Arkados allowed Checkolite to create a new ecosystem ofeasy-to-install and easy-to-use products for existing homes. The system offersfeatures previously available in only high-end professionally installedsystems."The system is planned to include a family of lighting and sound products,including a floor lamp, a flush mount fixture, a recessed can, a tracklighting system, outdoor flood lights, and wall sconces all withincorporated high-fidelity speakers.

Each will be able work independently orbecome components of a complete system that will include a plug-in transmitterthat docks an iPod(R). The electrical wiring in the home will be used totransmit the digital audio signals between components allowing easyinstallation for retrofitting existing homes.The end user will be able toplug these devices into any one of the existing home's electrical outlets, orhard wire them for wall and ceiling mounted products."Arkados chips and software are specifically designed with the innovativeproducts, such as those Checkolite will be bringing to market, in mind," saidOleg Logvinov, president and CEO of Arkados. "These products will take fulladvantage of new methods to distribute digital content and to controlelectrical appliances. The products will bring the dream of a fully connecteddigital home to fruition."Included Mac/PC software will also allow homeowners to control the lightingand sound produced by each device, as well as to arrange themes for each roomthat can be triggered by the in-wall touchpad or organized to follow aschedule.

The software controls multiple audio signals throughout the housefrom a number of existing music sources that may be available on a computer(such as iTunes(R), Rhapsody(R), etc.) and other internet radio and musicsources. Arkados, "the HomePlug Applications Company," delivers a universal platformthat enables networking of home entertainment and computer devices usingstandard electricity lines.The company's system-on-chip solutions areuniquely designed to drive a wide variety of powerline-enabled consumerelectronics and home computing products, such as stereos, radios, speakers,MP3 players, computers, televisions, gaming consoles, security cameras andcable and DSL modems. Arkados customers can bring numerous sophisticated,full-featured products to market faster at a lower overall development costusing a single platform: the company's versatile and programmable ArkTIC(R)platform.Arkados solutions leverage the benefits of HomePlug PowerlineAlliance specifications and can also be used for in-building and to-the-home(BPL) applications.Arkados(R) and ArkTIC(R) are registered trademarks andDirect to Speaker(TM) is a trademark of Arkados Inc., a wholly ownedsubsidiary of the Arkados Group, Inc. HomePlug(R) is a registered trademark ofthe HomePlug Powerline Alliance, of which Arkados is a member. Other names andbrands may be claimed as the property of others. More information can be foundat http:// About Checkolite International Inc.Checkolite, established in 1947, is a worldwide designer, developer andmanufacturer of interior and exterior residential lighting and home audioproducts.