This document outlines a request for confidentiality submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding an LG Electronics device. The request pertains to specific information accompanying the device's application, including technical details and visual representations that are considered proprietary and trade secrets.
The document specifies a list of exhibits for which confidential treatment is sought. These exhibits are categorized into long-term and short-term confidential items. Long-term confidential items include block diagrams, operational descriptions, parts lists, and schematics. Short-term confidential items, with a confidentiality period of 180 days, include external photos, internal photos, test-setup photos, and the user's manual.
The rationale behind this request is to protect the company's competitive advantage by preventing the public disclosure of sensitive information that could be exploited by competitors. The document emphasizes that the release of these materials would be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The applicant acknowledges and agrees to comply with Section 0.457 & 0.459 of the FCC Rules, ensuring that the specified documentation will remain confidential until the grant date of the application.