This document outlines a request for confidentiality submitted by ZHEJIANG AISEN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD to the FCC. The request pertains to specific exhibits associated with their device application, seeking to protect sensitive information from public disclosure. The company cites the competitive disadvantage and potential financial hardship that could arise if proprietary details of their product design were readily available to competitors.
The request encompasses both permanent and short-term confidentiality options for various exhibits, including block diagrams, schematics, and operational descriptions. The company acknowledges its responsibility to notify the ACB if information becomes publicly available before the expiration of the requested confidentiality period. This measure ensures that sensitive information remains protected during the critical phases of product development and marketing.
The document also references relevant FCC regulations and guidelines, including FCC 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459, as well as IC RSP-100, Section 12.4, to support the confidentiality request. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding trade secrets and proprietary information that are not customarily released to the public.