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The coveted 2008 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award in the “Headphones” category went to the Genius BT-031 headset, which are the very first of their kind to feature a touch screen panel. This allows users to adjust the volume by sliding the sensor, which is the same technique utilized by some touch screen cell phones.

The Genius BT-031 are stylish as well as unusual. They are designed to compliment Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and PDA’s and support A2DP hands free, enabling users to take a call or listen to music, which is automatically muted when receiving an incoming call. The headsets have a battery life of 15 hours while in talk-mode and a working range of 10 feet.

Using these headphones, distorted calls will become a thing of the past and call clarity is greatly enhanced via the CSR CVC (Clear Voice Capture) function. The rechargeable polymer battery provides for up to 15 hours of usage and an effective range of up to 30 feet.

These classy headphones will be available in March of 2008 at an expected cost of $79.00.

Via [Gadgetizer]