CEA unites more than 2,000 companies within the U.S. consumer technology industry to participate in the campaigns and web resources listed below. We always welcome your support and perspective!
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3D Demo Days
National 3D Demo Days is a nationwide campaign sponsored by CEA to help educate consumers about 3D technology and how they can bring that experience into their home -- not only with 3DTV, but also with audio, too! During 3D Demo Days, retailers will host consumers for 3D demos conducted with surround sound audio so they can see and hear what the 3D experience is all about.
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Academy of Digital Television Pioneers Awards
The Academy of Digital Television Pioneers is a select group of more than 200 individuals who have played a significant role in the decade-long effort that has made digital television a reality for consumers. The Academy includes individuals from the broadcasting, program development, consumer electronics manufacturing and retail industries, as well as present and former government officials and members of the media. These "pioneers," representing the full range of industries involved in DTV, were invited by CEA to be a part of the Academy to recognize today's DTV leaders.
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AntennaWeb.org
CEA's AntennaWeb, an antenna mapping program, is designed to help retailers and consumers make an appropriate choice when selecting an off-air antenna for their location.
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Audiobooks
The CEA audiobooks initiative promotes implementation of the compatibility requirements described in the standards CEA-2003 and CEA-2004. These standards define characteristics for spoken audio content and players that improve the listening experience for consumers.
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Broadband
CEA believes that market-based competition among all communication channels is the best way to promote rapid deployment of broadband technologies. Government involvement in the deployment of broadband should be limited to those areas where there are substantial market or regulatory failures. Government should consider the enactment of tax incentives to ensure the availability of broadband to all areas and sectors of the population and work to remove regulations that inadvertently discourage broadband rollout. Additionally, the government should work toward reserving spectrum to support future rollout of broadband wireless technology.
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CEA Connections Guide
The CEA Connections Guide is an interactive resource designed to help consumers better understand how to connect their audio and video products.
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CE Cares: CEA's Comprehensive Safety Campaign
Television sets not secured on appropriate furniture stands may fall causing serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 7,000 children, many under age five, are treated annually at emergency rooms nationwide for injuries associated with the unintentional tipping of televisions and furniture.
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CES on the Hill
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Ecosystem Development Assistance (EDA) Program
CEA's Ecosystem Development Assistance Program (EDA Program) is designed to help companies to successfully create collaboration groups to advance specific got-to-market imperatives.
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eCycling Leadership Initiative
The eCycling Leadership Initiative will conserve resources, help preserve the environment and increase efficiency. By working together we can triple the amount the consumer electronics industry recycles each year.
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Energy Efficiency of Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry is dedicated to the design, production and marketing of energy-efficient products that provide consumers with a range of product features at competitive prices.
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Fair Use/Preserving Betamax
CEA supports marketplace solutions that will preserve a consumer's right to non-infringing home recording, while continuing to foster innovation and new technologies.
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GreenerGadgets.org
CEA operates GreenerGadgets.org - an online resource for consumers that highlights the industry trend toward "greener gadgets" - smaller, smarter, more energy efficient devices that can do more than ever before. Tech-savvy shoppers now have more eco-friendly options and this resource has valuable information about how to buy green electronics, use them efficiently and recycle them at the end of their useful life.
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In-Vehicle Electronics, Driver Focus and Right to Repair
CEA believes three courses of action should be taken to address in-vehicle electronics and driver focus.
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International Trade Matters
As a representative of the global consumer electronics industry, CEA supports policies that promote an open and fair trading system worldwide.
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Listening for a Lifetime
CEA has promoted safe listening of portable entertainment devices for a number of years. Proper use of these devices is essential for effective hearing loss prevention.
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Sales Tax Holidays
CEA supports sales tax holidays, or temporary sales tax exemptions, for purchases of home computers and related products.
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Small Business Mentor Program
How often have you wished you had someone you could turn to and get answers to your most pressing business problems? Now you do! CEA's Small Business Council has launched a program to help CEA members get the information they need to run their businesses more effectively. Seasoned CEA veterans will be on hand at CEA events for one-on-one mentoring meetings. If you have any questions about the program, please e-mail CEAmentors@CE.org.
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Telecommunications Policy Reform
The rapid advancement of digital technology and telecommunications has outpaced the current U.S. regulatory regime. CEA is at the fore of the current telecommunications policy debate and is working to advance a framework that encourages innovation and modernization through broadband and IP-enabled applications.
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Unlicensed Spectrum
Spectrum policy plays a critical enabling role in the consumer electronics industry.
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V-Chip Technology
CEA created the standard for the V-chip, which can block individual channels or programs depending on content. This technology allows parents the ability to determine what is appropriate for their children to see and hear on TV.
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