CEA Comments on Use of Wireless Devices aboard Aircraft; Changes in Regulation Should Allow Wireless Data--Not Voice Services--on Airplanes.ARLINGTON, Va. -- CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) Recommended Practice Offers Easily Recognizable Symbols and Terminology for Current Airline Environment In-flight use of wireless data, rather than voice functionality, should be permitted for individuals who choose to use wireless phones, email devices, PDAs or laptops while flying, urged the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. (FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. ). In its comments, CEA called for careful evaluation of changes to rules regarding the use of portable electronic devices aboard aircraft. "It is absolutely imperative that the airlines, the FCC and the wireless industry give careful consideration to the impact of cell phone calls on airplanes," said CEA President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gary Shapiro. "There is no denying we are a mobile and connected society, but individuals can maintain air-to-ground communication quickly and effectively through the use of wireless data and Internet access See how to access the Internet. , and there are clear benefits to such services on airplanes." At the same time, CEA cautioned the Commission against expanding passengers' ability to utilize voice communication while on-board On board usually means to be traveling on some vehicle. For example, Baby On Board. Compare with overboard. Metaphorically, the term on-board is often used to refer to some piece of technology that is integrated in a moving vehicle, for example: A confined space is any space: 1) that has limited or restricted means of entry or exit; 2) is large enough for a of an airplane," stated Shapiro. "Proper etiquette etiquette, name for the codes of rules governing social or diplomatic intercourse. These codes vary from the more or less flexible laws of social usage (differing according to local customs or taboos) to the rigid conventions of court and military circles, and they for the use of wireless voice communication devices should be as important in the air as it is on the ground. For this reason, CEA supports limits on voice communications, as determined and enforced by individual airlines." Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control does not allow the use of wireless transmitters while in flight. CEA recently developed a Recommended Practice - Status Indicator for and Control of Transmitters in Portable Electronic Devices, which is intended to facilitate disabling dis·a·ble tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles 1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of. 2. Law To render legally disqualified. and enabling of transmitters in wireless devices and provide common symbols and terminology. "During certain phases of commercial flight, present regulations and airline policy typically require all devices to be turned off and stowed," added Shapiro. "Notwithstanding future changes in policy, and as consumers enjoy more wireless options going forward, having a simple and easily recognizable way to operate their devices in different environments will be even more important." About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae 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 2,000 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 $121 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. 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