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ZigBee Alliance has made publically available the ZigBee RF4CE
specification for advanced remote controls. ZigBee RF4CE
replaces infrared (IR) with radio frequency (RF) communication
in remote controls, allowing non-line-of-sight operation,
greater range and longer battery life for consumer electronic
(CE) remote controls used with HDTV, home theater equipment,
set-top boxes and other audio equipment.  The ZigBee RF4CE
wireless platform lets consumer electronics manufacturers create
consumer products and features that are unique, secure, low-
cost, easy to deploy and interoperable with other ZigBee RF4CE
certified products. Freescale Semiconductor and Texas
Instruments have ZigBee RF4CE certified platforms. Other
platform suppliers are now able to seek platform certification
and further broaden the already strong ZigBee supply chain.
"The ZigBee RF4CE specification increases the value of
manufacturers' remote control products, boosting possibilities