SMK Electronics to Showcase Advanced Cable Remote Control Designs and Interface Technologies at CableLabs® Winter Conference

New Set-Top Remote Control Designs and Technologies Intuitively Navigate Rich Media and Interactive Content Programming

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK Electronics Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of remote controls and consumer electronics accessories, today announced that it will showcase an array of new OEM remote control designs, user interface technologies and wireless connectivity options at this week’s CableLabs Winter Conference. CableLabs Winter Conference is open only to registered cable operators and demonstrating vendors.

“This week at CableLabs Winter Conference, SMK Electronics will showcase a myriad of interactive cable remote control designs, IR/RF communications options and UI navigation technologies”

“Today, Service Providers offer their subscribers a vast array of interactive content including video-on-demand services and paid programming options,” said Paul Evans, President SMK Electronics Corporation. “Consequently, the remote control has now become the customer’s gateway to a galaxy of entertainment content, with its intuitive usability directly impacting subscriber engagement, satisfaction and retention.

“This week at CableLabs Winter Conference, SMK Electronics will showcase a myriad of interactive cable remote control designs, IR/RF communications options and UI navigation technologies,” continued Mr. Evans. “With vast experience designing consumer remote controls, and 13 vertically-integrated ISO-certified manufacturing facilities worldwide, SMK is globally positioned to supply cable operators with the latest innovation and advanced technology for remote control solutions.”

SMK Electronics at CableLabs Winter Conference

• Innovative new remote control designs and devices
• Interactive interface options for rich content programming
• Advanced wireless communications protocols
• Cost-effective remote control design, manufacturing and supply

About SMK Electronics

SMK Electronics Corporation is 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 and its factory in Tijuana Mexico, and in coordination with its worldwide R&D Centers and global factories, SMK Corporation is uniquely positioned to offer the PAYTV market IR/RF remote control solutions that support rich media, interactive content and advanced Television features. For more information, visit SMK Corporation.

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