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SMK Electronics to Show Advanced 'Voice-Over RF' and Bluetooth® Smart Set-Top Remote Controls at CableLabs® Winter ConferenceSMK Electronics, a division of SMK Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of OEM remote controls and consumer electronics accessories, will be demonstrating new advanced set-top remote controls, including new 'Voice Over RF' and Bluetooth® Smart models offering pointing and voice command interface options, during this week's CableLabs (News - Alert) Winter Conference. The Conference, to be held March 1st through the 4th in Orlando Florida, is open only to registered cable operators and participating vendors. "This week at the CableLabs Winter Conference, we are excited to be showcasing several new advanced Cable TV remote controls, including 'Voice-Over RF' and Bluetooth® Smart models," said Paul Evans, President SMK Electronics Corporation. "As cable-deliered products and services grow more complex and continue to expand, the subscriber's interface, the Set-top Box (News - Alert) remote control, must similarly evolve to enable navigation of these new digital TV services." Utilizing the latest wireless technologies including Bluetooth® Smart, Wi-Fi Direct®, ZigBee (News - Alert)® and RF4CE communications, SMK's advanced Cable TV remote controls offer the full spectrum of user interface (UI) options for the control of rich media content. With options that include voice command, touchpad pointing and 6-axis gesture-based navigation, SMK's Set-top remote controls provide an enhanced user experience with Digital TV services. About SMK Electronics SMK Electronics is the U.S. division of SMK Corporation, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM remote controls, with global production of greater than 70 million units annually. With local Research & Development operations in San Diego, California, its factory in Tijuana, Mexico, and in coordination with its worldwide SMK R&D Centers and global factories, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide the Pay TV industry with remote control solutions that support rich media, interactive content and advanced television features. For more information, visit www.smkusa.com. CableLabs® is a registered trademark of CableLabs. Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance (News - Alert). Bluetooth® and Bluetooth Smart are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ZigBee® is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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