CEA Seeks Participation in Nine New Standards Projects

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA): -0- WHAT: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA (R)) invites all interested parties to participate in nine new standards projects, initiated at the Technology and Standards Forum held in March. This bi-annual event allows CEA standards committees to meet with industry technical leaders and develop emerging industry standards. The nine new standards projects are: -- CEA-909 Antenna Control Interface Standard. This standard is being revised to enable control signals to be sent from DTVs to smart antennas via a single coaxial cable to allow optimum signal reception. -- CEA-2013, Digital STB Background Power Consumption. This standard is under revision to include power consumption provisions for terrestrial digital to analog converter boxes, the much-discussed "simple" digital television adapters (DTAs) that enable analog TVs to continue to work after the congressionally-mandated end of analog TV broadcasting on February 17, 2009. -- CEA-766-A, U.S. and Canadian Region Rating Tables (RRT) and Content Advisory Descriptors for Transport of Content Advisory Information using ATSC A/65-A Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP). This standard defines digital V-Chip for the U.S. and Canada. The scheduled five-year review has been authorized and is underway. -- CEA-775-B, DTV 1394 Interface Specification, and CEA-849-A, Applications Profiles for EIA-775-A Compliant DTVs. These two standards define the interface between DTVs and other devices, via IEEE 1394 (also known as "Firewire"). Scheduled five-year reviews have been authorized. -- CEA-770.2C, Standard Definition TV Analog Component Video Interface, CEA-770.3-C, High Definition TV Analog Component Video Interface. These two standards define connection via the component video interface between DTVs and other CE devices, addressing standard definition and high definition transmission, respectively. Scheduled five-year reviews have been authorized. -- CEA-2020, Other VBI Waveforms. This new standard will define four proprietary means of signaling audience measurement and program lineup information via analog TV signals. To participate in any of the above projects, contact Jean Johnson at [e-mail]. -- CEA-2018, Task Model Representation. This new standard will define means for authoring and using task-based user interfaces for consumer electronics (CE). The standard will facilitate the development of future CE products with task-based and cross-device user interfaces that are easier for customers to understand and use. To participate in this project, contact Leslie King at [e-mail] . WHEN: Participation in CEA Standards activities is open to companies and organizations with direct and material interest. CEA membership is not required to participate. ABOUT CEA: CEA leads technology manufacturers in fostering CE industry growth by developing industry standards and technical specifications that enable new products to come to market and encourage interoperability with existing devices. CEA maintains an unmatched reputation as a credible and flexible standards making body and as earned ANSI accreditation. Through more than 70 committees, subcommittees and working groups, the CEA Technology and Standards program provides a unique and efficient forum where technical professionals throughout the industry develop a unified technology roadmap and address technical issues critical to CE industry growth. Are you part of the process? For information about CEA Technology and Standards, visit www.ce.org/standards. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.