CEA Mobile Electronics Committee Works To Develop Portable Electronics Connectivity Standard
CEA Calls for Increased Participation in Standards Activities to Ensure
In-Vehicle Connectivity
| Arlington, Virginia |
2/16/2007 |
The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA®) R6 Mobile Electronics Committee is working to create a new serial protocol standard for its portable device connector that builds upon the Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) network. Device connectivity in the vehicle remains a key issue for CEA and interested parties are encouraged to participate in these standards activities.
The standard, CEA-2017.1, Serial Communication Protocol for Portable Electronics Devices, will define a serial communications protocol that enables command and control communications between portable electronic devices and accessories attached to those devices and builds upon functions provided by the MOST network. It is meant to be used in conjunction with another standard under development in R6, CEA-2017, Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players.
"The development of this standard is another example of CEA's dedication to connectivity in the vehicle," said Brian Markwalter, CEA vice president, Technology and Standards. "CEA's Technology and Standards program has a proven track record of developing standards that provide consumers with the ability to connect their devices in many environments."
The Mobile Electronics Committee is co-chaired by Jim Tranchina, vice president of engineering, Audiovox Corp. and Jack DeBiasio, OEM project manager, Scosche Industries Inc. Participation in CEA Standards activities is open to companies and organizations with direct and material interest. CEA membership is not required to participate. To join a committee, please complete the form found at www.CE.org/Standards/1447.asp. For more information about the Mobile Electronics Committee, please contact Megan Hayes at mhayes@CE.org.
About CEA:
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, digital imaging, 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 $140 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
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