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CEA Publishes Accessibility Resource Guide for Tech Industry

mz22 — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:55:52 +0000

Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

CEA Publishes Accessibility Resource Center

October 2014 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), a technology trade association for the consumer electronics industry, announced the publication of its Accessibility Resource Center, a resource guide that helps CEA members meet the requirements of the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). The resource guide is a collection of CEA guides, comments, and other actions that have been consolidated into a single quick-reference resource. With deadlines for the federal accessibility requirements approaching, the resource guide will help electronics industry leaders prepare and comply with the CVAA guidelines.

The Accessibility Resource Center is available online for CEA members. CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro stated, “As a leading technology trade association, it is important that CEA support its members by assisting them in complying with federal regulations even as we continue to push for a pro-innovation regulatory environment.”

For additional information about the Accessibility Resource Center, please click the link below.

2013 International CES

mz22 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:58:05 +0000

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will host the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8 – 11, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. Conference sessions include business insights, home entertainment, lifestyle technology, wireless communications, emerging technology, disruptive technologies, and in-vehicle technology.

Start Date:

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 8:00am

Additional Information:

Conference Website

Consumer Technology

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

Waivers of Accessibility Rules Granted by FCC

mz22 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:01:08 +0000

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CBG)

Advanced Communications Services (ACS)

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Commission Document (CG Docket No. 10-213)

PDF of Order

October 15, 2012—In October, petitions filed by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) were addressed by the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission [CG Docket No. 10-213]. The petitions were for class waivers of sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), and Part 14 of the Commission’s rules that require advanced communications services (ACS) and equipment be accessible to people with disabilities. Specifically, CEA requested a waiver until July 1, 2012 for Internet protocol-enabled television sets (IP-TVs) and video players (IP-DVPs) manufactured before July 1, 2016. Similarly, NCTA requested a waiver until July 1, 2016 for set-top boxes leased to customers and manufactured before July 1, 2016. ESA requested a waiver until October 8, 2021 for new or updated Class I, Class II, and Class III gaming equipment and software. Each waiver was granted in part with an expiration date of October 8, 2015.

CEA Committee Seeks New Members

blippincott4 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:38:35 +0000

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

CEA Press Release

Joining a CEA Committee

06.13.2012 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Portable Handheld and In-Vehicle Electronics Committee is seeking individuals interested in standards development to join the committee. The committee “develops standards, bulletins and other technical publications that address portable and handheld consumer electronics products, and consumer electronics products used in private and commercial vehicles, boats and aircraft.” Those interested in joining the committee can visit the CEA website for more information. [Source: CEA SmartBrief]

CEA Subcommittee to Address Internet Delivered Closed Captions

blippincott4 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:34:26 +0000

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

closed captioning

Internet Protocol

CEA Press Release

06.13.2012 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Television Data Systems Subcommittee has formed a new working group to examine the effects of Internet-delivered closed captioning in relation to recent FCC regulations. In January of 2012, the FCC issued a Report and Order (R&O) implementing rules governing closed captioning for previously televised video programming delivered using Internet protocol (IP). The R&O, which became effective April 30, 2012, outlined requirements for owners, providers, and distributors of IP delivered video programming as well as manufacturers of devices used to display such content. The new CEA Television and Data Systems Subcommittee will specifically examine “receiver ramifications of Internet-delivered closed captions” including “decoder behavior recommendations, as well as studying the methods for signaling and transport of the captions in an MP4 file wrapper.” Those interested in joining the subcommittee or working group are asked to email Mark Levine. [Source: CEA SmartBrief]