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CEA Hails AutoHop as a Pro-Consumer Innovation
ARLINGTON, Va. --(Business Wire)--
The following statement can be attributed to Michael Petricone, senior
vice president, government affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (News - Alert)
(CEA) ®, regarding the discussion of DISH Network's AutoHop
at the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on
"The Future of Video" today:
"The AutoHop is a pro-consumer advancement that allows us all to
fast-forward through commercials and makes time-shifting viewing even
easier. Broadcast networks are raising concerns over this new,
compelling technology - just as they did when our industry introduced
the Betamax, the TiVo (News - Alert) and other video recording technologies. We've seen
this show before.
"In every case, these technologies have expanded the video marketplace
and incentivized viewers to watch more television. In addition, in its
Betamax decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to record and
fast-forward through broadcast programming was legal and protected
conduct. We ask Congress to recognize AutoHop and other video recording
technologies for what they are: legal and pro-consumer innovations that
increase the marketplace for television."
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the $195 billion U.S. consumer
electronics industry. More than 2,000 ompanies enjoy the benefits of
CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research,
technical training and education, industry promotion, standards
development and the fostering of business and strategic
relationships.�CEA also owns and produces the International CES (News - Alert) - The
Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into
CEA's industry services.�Find CEA online at www.CE.org,
www.DeclareInnovation.com
and through social media; https://www.facebook.com/#!/CEAfeed,
http://twitter.com/ceafeed,
http://blog.ce.org/.
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