DIRECTV Selects Universal Electronics to Design Interactive Remotes UEI
Interactive Remotes to Be Utilized for Replacement and
Promotional Purposes
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI)(Nasdaq: UEIC) today announced an agreement with DIRECTV Inc. to provide digital interactive remote control units to the digital satellite television leader for replacement and promotional purposes. With the UEI-developed units, DIRECTV customers will have the ability to unify
their audiovisual systems and control a variety of digital home services with
a single DIRECTV-branded universal remote. "With the wealth of content and
services that DIRECTV subscribers can access, it`s been essential to provide
an intelligent remote control that can interact easily with customers as well
as communicate with other integrated home entertainment systems," said Carl
Brown, DIRECTV`s senior vice president of supply chain and manufacturer
relations. "With the UEI remote, the DIRECTV system becomes the central access
point or hub for all integrated home entertainment systems.
“We are very
excited to have been selected as DIRECTV`s newest technology partner," said
Robert P. Lilleness, UEI president and chief operating officer. "With our
unique blend of innovative technology and broad support of other home
entertainment components, UEI puts control back into the hands of the users by
giving them one central device to manage all their systems. "
With the new
interactive remote control units, DIRECTV customers will get a smart, truly
universal remote supported by UEI`s premium library of more than 100,000
preprogrammed infrared codes. The remote has the ability to operate every
model of DIRECTV receiver, along with a TV, DVD, VCR, PVR or other
entertainment system component, including audio. UEI`s patented upgradeability
gives DIRECTV more control in shipping product to customers quickly, because
the UEI remote will be compatible with other devices as they are brought to
market. DIRECTV customers will enjoy the following benefits from their
UEI Interactive remotes:
Backlighting of frequently used guide keys for
lights-out viewing ease
-- Instant, UEI-preprogrammed access to movie and
sports listings
-- One-button access to services available on DIRECTV
INTERACTIVE, including up-to-the-minute sports scores, news headlines,
weather forecasts and other information related to the enhanced programs
they are viewing
-- The ability to order free product samples, request coupons
from commercials and shop for merchandise via the Interactive remote.
About
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is the nation`s leading digital satellite television
service provider with more than 10 million customers. DIRECTV, the Cyclone
Design logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc., a unit
of Hughes Electronics Corp. HUGHES is the world`s leading provider of
digital television entertainment, and satellite and wireless systems and
services. The earnings of HUGHES, a unit of General Motors Corp., are used to
calculate the earnings per share attributable to the General Motors Class H
common stock. Visit DIRECTV on the World Wide Web at http://www.DIRECTV.com.
About Universal Electronics
Universal Electronics Inc., based in Southern
California, develops software, and builds and markets preprogrammed,
easy-to-use wireless control devices and chips principally for home
entertainment equipment and the subscription broadcast market. The company`s
product lines include such wireless interface technologies as combination
keyboard/remotes and touch-screen remotes. UEI licenses its patented
technologies and database of infrared codes to companies selling into the
cable and satellite industries, and to original equipment manufacturers. The
company also sells its universal remote control products to distributors and
retailers in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia under the One For
All(R) brand name. Visit UEI at http://www.uei.com.
This press release contains
forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and
expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve
a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development,
ordering, delivery and market acceptance of products and technologies
identified in this release, and other factors described in the companies`
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results that
the companies achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statement
due to such risks and uncertainties. The companies undertake no obligations to
revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or
circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
NOTE: One For All
is a registered trademark of Universal Electronics Inc.
CONTACT:
press only, Kim Bouic, +1-415-821-7142,
kimb@wagged.com,
or
Jennifer Granston, +1-425-638-7000,
jenniferg@wagged.com
both of Waggener Edstrom for DIRECTV Inc.
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