PRODUCT CLARIFICATIONS TRACKING SHEET · Home Automation Controllers √ √ √ √ HOME AUDIO/...

PRODUCT CLARIFICATIONS TRACKING SHEET Updated April 24, 2013

ACESEPRA

BCManitoba OES ARPE SWEEP

7" Portable TV √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE

AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK

AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

A portable device used primarily

for personal use, that operates on

battery power

9" TV WITH BUILT-IN

DVD PLAYER√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Portable display with screen size

less than 10”

Aftermarket Vehicle

Displays, (including

those with a built in

tuner)

√ √ √ √VEHICLE AUDIO & VIDEO

SYSTEMS

Aftermarket video system /

component

Bar Speaker and

Audio Dock√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Wall mounted or table top device,

AC powered, therefore for 'home

use'.

Computer Monitor

used with a Point of

Sale (POS) System

√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES Video display device

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INCLUDED / EXCLUDED

PHOTOPRODUCTOBLIGATED CATEGORY IF

INCLUDED

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INCLUDED

Computer Tablet

Input Device X X X X

Although some models of these

‘graphic input tablets’ have a

‘display-type’ function, it appears

to be a specialty function for use

with designated software

packages only.

Desktop Photo

Negative Scanner√ √ √ √

DESKTOP COMPUTER

SCANNERS

Imaging equipment designed for

use in conjunction with a personal

computer that converts hard copy

data (photo negatives) into an

electronic file

Dictating Machine /

Transcriber√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Portable tape players/recorders

Digital Photo

Christmas Ornament√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Portable video playback device

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Display screen

embedded in a non-

obligated product

X X X X

Not a standalone video display.

Device is embedded in a non-

obligated product.

Document Cameras

(for use with Data

Projectors)

X X X X

Accessory camera device for use

with a data projector but not a

typical functional camera on its

own

Electric Typewriter X √ √ X DESKTOP PRINTERS

Electric typewriters are obligated

for BC Phase V products (as of July

1, 2012) and Ontario

Embedded printers

and printer

components

X √ X X

Not a standalone desktop printer.

Excluded if device is embedded in

a non-obligated product.

Fingerprint Reader X X X X

Security input device. Does not

convert hard copy data into

electronic format like obligated

scanners.

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FM Transmitters X √ X X

Personal / Portable

Audio/Video Playback

and/or Recording Systems

Obligated under BC Phase V. An

adaptor for an obligated product

but not a 'player' on its own so not

obligated for other programs.

Gaming Headphones √ √ X √

Personal / Portable



Headphones

Handheld Gaming

UnitsX √ X X

Personal / Portable



Obligated under BC Phase V.

Gaming devices are considered

toys and exempt from other

programs.

Handheld Learning

SystemsX X X X Toy, not A/V Product

Hands-free Cellular

Phone AccessoryX X X X

Cellular phone accessory - Not an

A/V player

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Hands-free Cellular

Phone AccessoryX X X X

Cellular phone accessory - Not an

A/V player

Headset with Base

Station√ √ X √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Headsets (wired and wireless,

including Bluetooth)

Home AV System

with Speakers and

Subwoofer

√ √ √ √HOME THEATRE IN A BOX

(HTB) SYSTEMS

Audio and video equipment

packaged by an OEM as a

complete system

Horn Speakers X X X XIndustrial/commercial speakers

for public address

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ID Card Scanner √ √ √ √DESKTOP COMPUTER

SCANNERS

Desktop imaging equipment that

converts hard copy data from ID

cards into an electronic file

Keyboard Embedded

in ICI EquipmentX X X X

Component embedded in ICI

equipment

Laptop Docking

StationX X X X

Connection device, not a player. It

provide connectivity to

peripherals via a single USB cable.

Magic Trackpad √ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal trackpad mouse for use

with desktop computer

Multimedia

ControllersX √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Obligated under BC Phase V.

Special functionality control

device, used in combination with a

traditional mouse and keyboard,

and not as an alternative to them.

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Multimedia Photo

Viewer√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Portable video playback device

Multimedia Player /

Recorder√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Video playback and recording

device

Multimedia Speaker

System√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Home speaker systems such as 5.1

and 7.1 speaker packages supplied

without amplifier or video player,

including computer (multi-media)

speakers

Non-Electric

TypewriterX X X X Not obligated

Overhead Projector X √ X XObligated under BC Phase V. Not a

video player, simply a projector.

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Point of Sale (POS)

Pole Displays X √ √ X DISPLAY DEVICES

Obligated under BC Phase V and

OES.

Handheld Point of

Sale (POS) PrinterX √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS


OES.

Portable Stereo √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

DC powered, Portable stereo

Portable Video

Survelliance System√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Video monitor and camera

systems such as video baby

monitors or other surveillance

monitor systems

Programmable Foot

SwitchesX √ X X

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

AND EQUIPMENT

Specialty device - obligated under

BC Phase V.

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PVR Expender Drive X √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal drive - not a player or

recorder

Satellite Dish X √ X X

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Small satellite dishes obligated

under BC Phase V. Not obligated

for other programs - only the

satellite boxes are obligated

Security System

DVRs√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Video recording system

Security System

Input DevicesX X X X

Specialty product, not for regular

use with a desktop or portable

computer.

Security System

Monitor with

Integrated DVR

√ √ √ √

Integrated unit, therefore

the highest EHF is

applicable (display or

home AV)

Two operational components that

may be sold separately but in this

instance are integrated into a

single operating unit, therefore

subject to a single EHF.

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Smart Boards

(including those with

built in projector)

X X X X

White Boards are not obligated

products and the projector device

is not standalone but rather

embedded in the non-obligated

product.

Sound Dock Systems √ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Home speaker system with

docking station.

Speakerphone √ √ √ √

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

A telecommunication device with

a microphone and speaker system

that is used to transmit and

receive sound

61 Stylus Pen X X X X

Not a computer peripheral, for use

on a touch screen as opposed to

using a finger to select / input info.

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Telephone Amplifiers X √ √ X

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

Telephone accessory

Tool Cam Inspection

CameraX X X X Tool

Touchpad Mouse √ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal mouse for use with a

computer

Toy Cameras X X X XExclusion for children’s toy

cameras

TV Ears Headset √ √ X √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Audio headphones

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Underwater Digital

Camera MaskX X X X

Item is embedded in a non-

regulated product

USB Computer

Speaker√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Computer/docking speakers

USB Speakerphone √ √ √ √

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

A telecommunication device with

a microphone and speaker system

that is used to transmit and

receive sound

VoIP Telephone √ √ √ √

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

VoIP Telephone used to transmit

and receive sound.

VoIP Telephone

AdaptorX √ X X

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

An adaptor not a telephone

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Wireless Microphone

SystemsX √ X X

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

AND EQUIPMENT

Industrial/commercial quality

microphones used for musical

recording, performances and/or

public address, and not for use

with an obligated product.

1 Embedded Controller X X X X

This is a specialized/commercial

grade unit designed for custom

purposes as a panel appliance and

does not fall under Phase I or II

products.

2KVM (Keyboard,

Video and Monitor)√ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTER

KVMs contain both a display

device and a keyboard and are

recycled as laptops by processors.

2 Lapdock √ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTER

Lapdocks contain both a display

device and a keyboard and are

recycled as laptops by processors.

3 Set-top Box √ √ X √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Set top boxes used with cable and

satellite systems are not obligated

in OES. However, products like

Apple TV with internet streaming

capability are obligated in OES.

Product Clarifications Subsequent to March 31, 2011

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3Digital TV Converter

Box√ √ X √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Set top box for digital TV

4

5

6

7

8 Desktop Label Maker √ √ √ √

ACES, ESABC, SWEEP

DESKTOP PRINTERS

OES

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Desktop printing device

8Handheld Label

MakerX √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Handheld label makers are

obligated under BC Phase V and

OES, but are excluded under ACES

and SWEEP.

8 Pen Scanner X √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Obligated under OES and BC Phase

V.

Request for exclusion of Bluetooth headsets - this request has not been approved

Classification of Refurbished Comptuers - document circulated to programs

Application of fees to Bundled Surveillance System

Application of fees to a bundled computer system

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8Business Card

Scanner√ √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Business card scanners are

obligated under all programs

except SWEEP.

9

10Baby Video Monitor

and Camera Systems√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Video monitor and camera

system, such as video baby

monitor or other surveillance

monitor system.

11Home Automation

Controllers√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

These devices are beginning to

record and store media and

perform similar functions to a set-

top box.

12 Tablet Devices √ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTERS

These devices should be classified

by product type and not by the

screen size.

13

14

Commercial/

Industrial Mobile

Computer

X √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS


OES.

Application of fees to bundled security system

Application of fees to laptop cooling station bundle

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15 Digital Notepad X √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

This product is similar to graphic

tablets without display, which are

obligated in BC.

16 World Card Mac Plus √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

All programs obligate scanners.

17

18 Smart Pens X X X XThis product is similar to graphic

tablets, which are not obligated.

19

20

21 Tower Servers √ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTERS

Included under the desktop

computer category because they

carryout similar functions and

have similar technical

specifications as a desktop

computer.

Application of Fees to Bundled Computers and All-in-One Computers

Application of fees to bundled video conference equipment

Application of fees to sounds systems

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Computer/ multi-

media speaker

system (with a

subwoofer)

√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

These devices are not portable

when accompanied by a

subwoofer and cannot be

powered by a battery or directly

from a computer. Speakers

without subwoofer are considered

portable and are designated to be

in the personal portable

audio/video category.

23Dash Personal

Internet Viewer

24

Solar Powered ipod

and iphone dock

station

√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Portable docking speakers are

obligated under the

personal/portable A/V category.

25 Thin Clients √ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTERS

26Wireless HD

Audio/Video Kit √ √ X √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

These devices are considered

wireless transmitters and

receivers. OES does not obligate

receivers, but EPRA BC, ACES and

SWEEP do.

Not applicable. This product is no longer available.

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27 Microfiche X X X X

Microfiches are for commercial

use and are not a traditional

desktop printing or scanning

device.

28Light with radio

alarm clock√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Radio/alarm clocks are obligated

29 DJ Mixing Equipment X √ X XMUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

AND EQUIPMENT

Obligated under BC Phase V -

otherwise, commerical DJ mixing

equipment is not obligated under

provincial regulations.

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Application of fees to

Computer Peripheral

Travel Kits

√ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Products sold under a single SKU

that contain components from

multiple product categories will be

charged multiple fees. For the OES

program, a fee will be charged on

each product that is obligated,

whether or not they fall under the

same category. This decision is

consistent with previous product

clarifications (e.g., 13, 17,19,20)

31 Point of Sale Systems X √ √ X DISPLAY DEVICE

Point of Sale systems are not

obligated by the provincial

regulations with the exception of

Ontario and BC Phase V. They are

considered a display device and

obligated under the all-in-one

category.

32 External Hard Drive X √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALSObligated in Ontario and BC and

excluded from other provinces.

33

Fees for

Replacement Parts

(OES)

X X X X

Fees are not to be included on

replacement parts. For OES,

computer hard drives are

obligated.

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34Graphic Tablet with

Display√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE

Graphic tablets with a display are

considered a display device. If the

screen size is greater than or equal

to 10”, these products fall under

the display device category. If they

are smaller than 10”, they fall

under the personal A/V category.

They do not contain a CPU, so

they cannot be classified as a

tablet computer.

35Graphic Tablet

Without DisplayX √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Graphic tablets without display

are obligated under BC Phase V.

36Portable Display

Device (14")√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE

Display devices that are greater

than 10" fall under the display

device category.

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39Vehicle Mounted

ComputerX X X X

This computer is not intended for

desktop use and it is not portable

because it is mounted inside a

vehicle.

Application of fees to a variety of speaker systems

Application of fees to a variety of speaker systems

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40Telephone Recording

Device√ √ √ √

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

These devices are designed to

record sound from incoming calls

over a telephone line or VOIP line.

41Telephone Accessory

HandsetX X X X

Telephone accessory handsets are

not charged an EHF because they

are accessory to a telephone

system, for which a fee is applied

under the Non-cellular Telephones

and Answering Machines.

42Network TV

Streaming DeviceX √ X X IT AND TELECOM

These products are excluded from

the other programs because they

function as routers, which are not

obligated, for streaming satellite

and digital TV to computers.

43Audio Backing

Module X √ X X

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

AND EQUIPMENT

These products are commercial

quality mixing boards, which are

obligated under BC Phase V.

44 Guitar Amplifiers X √ √ X

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

These products are obligated

under BC Phase V and OES, but

not ACES or SWEEP.

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45VoIP Home Phone

Service√ √ √ √

NON-CELLULAR

TELEPHONES AND

ANSWERING MACHINES

These products are included in the

non-cellular telephones and

telephone answering machine

category because they are a

telephone system and handsets

can be attached to them.

46Radio with power

tool charger√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Include these products in the

Personal/Portable A/V category

because they are radios and can

be powered by batteries.

47Video Management

System √ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

These products are included under

the Home/Non-Portable A/V

because they record and playback

video and are intended for home

and/or professional use.

48

Touchscreen All-in-

One Desktop

Computer

√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE


Display Device category for all of

the programs.

Portable Multi-

Media Projector√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS



because both projectors and MP$

players are obligated products and

they are handheld and portable.

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50Professional

Network Camera√ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS


home/non-portable audio video

category because cameras are an

obligated product and these

cameras are non-portable.

51Portable Microphone

and Amplifier Bundle√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

This product is intended for

consumer portable use. It is an

amplifier and microphone kit,

which are packaged under a single

SKU. These products both use

batteries, and are therefore

considered portable devices.

Amplifiers are obligated under all

of the regulations and

microphones are obligated for all

of the programs, except OES. For

the audio/video categories,

multiple products supplied in a

single OEM package and sold

under a single SKU are subject to

one EHF.

52Small Office Tower

Server√ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTER See product clarification #21

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53 Ceiling Speaker √ √ √ √

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Include ceiling speakers in the

home audio visual category

because they are an obligated

product and are not portable.

54 Variety of products

55Handheld Barcode

ScannersX √ √ X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Barcode scanners are not

obligated by the provincial

regulations with the exception of

Ontario and BC.

56 Signage Player X √ X X

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

This product is excluded from the

programs because it is not

intended to be used as a desktop

computer or as a home audio

video device.

57Network Attached

Storage DeviceX √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Functions primarily as an external

hard drive. See Product

Clarification 91.

58 Dual Monitors √ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES

A single fee is charged for a single

device that can display multiple

screens. Two monitors sold under

the same SKU would carry

multiple fees.

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Bundled Video

Conference

Equipment

√ √ √ √

Fees will depend on the

whether or not the

cameras are part of a

Home/Non-portable (e.g.,

security systems) or

Personal/Portable

Audio/Video equipment

(e.g., video conferencing

equipment).

A single fee is charged for multiple

cameras bundled under a single

SKU.

60Bluetooth Audio and

Radio AdapterX √ X X

This product is excluded from all

programs except BC because its

functions are similar to those of a

router, which is not an obligated

product. This device streams audio

from audio devices to speaker

systems.

61Chair with Embedded

SpeakersX X X X

This product is excluded from the

programs because the speakers

are embedded in a non-obligated

product.

62Application of EHF on

Demo ProductsConsult programs for more information

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63Cellphone/Tablet

HybridX X √ X

This product is excluded from

ACES, EPRA BC and SWEEP

because the primary function is

voice communications. The

Canadian Wireless

Telecommunications Association is

responsible for collecting cellular

devices in British Columbia,

Manitoba, Nova Scotia, PEI, and

Saskatchewan. In Ontario, OES is

responsible for collecting cellular

devices, and therefore it is

included in OES.

64Cellphone Signal

BoosterX X X X

This product is excluded from

the programs because its

functions as a cell phone

accessory. The product captures

the stronger cell phone signal

from the outside wireless network

and amplifies the signal inside, in

order to improve wireless

coverage.

65 N/A

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66Aftermarket Vehicle

Electronics√ √ √ √ √

VEHICLE AUDIO AND

VIDEO SYSTEMS

These products are included if

they are installed within a vehicle

aftermarket. If the product has

been OEM factory-installed, it

should be excluded.

67Security Camera and

LightingX X X X

This product is excluded

because its primary function is

as a light, and is therefore

embedded in a non-obligated

product.

68 Digital Visualizer √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

This product is included in the

personal/portable A/V category

because its primary function is

as a digital camera.

69 Camera Pen X X X X

This product is excluded because

the camera is embedded in a non-

obligated product.

70 Cheque Scanner √ √ √ X DESKTOP PRINTERSThis product is excluded from

SWEEP.

71 N/A

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72 e-Readers with CPU X √ X X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

These products are a non-

obligated product, except under

BC Phase V.

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Accessory

headphones sold

seperately

√ √ X √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

A fee should be charged for

additional accessory headphones

that are not supplied under the

same SKU as the audio/visual

device.

74 Wi-Fi Internet Radio √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS



because it is a portable radio that

can operate on batteries.

75 Digital Media Player

76 Citizen Band Radio X √ X X

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

CB radios are only obligated under

BC Phase V.

77 Electronic Cigarette X X X XThis product is excluded for all

programs.

78Hard Drive

DuplicatorX √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

This product is included in OES and

BC Phase V because they accept

external hard drives.

See Product Clarification #56

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INCLUDED / EXCLUDED


INCLUDED

79HD Camera and

Microphone√ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Included because the product is a

camera.

80

Docking Station w/

Speakers and

Keyboard

√ √ √ √

This product should be

charged the single highest

fee between because it is

an integrated product

This product is a docking station

for cellphones and tablet

computers and includes speakers

and a keyboard.

81 Radio w/ Flashlight √ √ √ √

PERSONAL / PORTABLE


AND/OR RECORDING

SYSTEMS

Included because the product

functions primarily as a radio.

82Record-a-Memory

JournalX X X X

Excluded because the recording

module is embedded in a non-

obligated product.

83 Wireless Adapter X X X X

Functions like a mobile internet

stick, which is not an obligated

product.

85Digital Interactive

Monitor√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES

Included based on its LCD screen.

This product is essentially a TV

monitor with touch screen

capabilities.

Product Clarifications Subsequent to August 1, 2012 (and now including Manitoba)

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ACESEPRA


REASONINGP.C. #

INCLUDED / EXCLUDED


INCLUDED

84Retail Kiosk/POS

Terminal

86 Embedded Monitors X X X X X

Not a standalone monitor.

Excluded if the monitor is

embedded in a non-obligated

product.

87 Robust Panel PC √ √ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES

Obligate this product as a display

device the since it is essentially a

smaller version of PC #48. It is an

All-in-one Computer.

88

Virtualization

Experience Client

(VXC) Integrated

PCoIP

X √ X X X IT AND TELECOM

The product operates as a zero

client, which is obligated under BC

Phase V. While it looks like a

telephone, it functions as a

computer with inputs for a mouse

and keyboard.

89 Bluetooth Dongle X X X X X

The product operates as a mobile

internet stick, which is a non-

obligated product.

90 Desktop POS Printers X √ X √ X X DESKTOP PRINTERS

Like POS terminals, POS printers

are only obligated in Ontario and

BC.

Product Clarifications Subsequent to October 1, 2012 (and now including Quebec)

See Product Clarification #31

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REASONINGP.C. #

INCLUDED / EXCLUDED


INCLUDED

91Home Media

Network Hard DriveX √ X √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

The device operates as an external

hard drive. Although it contains a

CPU, it needs to be connected to a

computer to access its contents. It

does not have built-in networking

capabilities.

92CD

Burner/DuplicatorX √ X X X X

HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO

PLAYBACK AND/OR

RECORDING SYSTEMS

The product is a disc burner and

printer, and is out of scope for all

programs except BC.

93 Breathalyzer x √ x x x x MONITORING EQUIPMENTAs a measuring device, this

product is only obligated in BC.

94Payroll Time

Recorderx x x x x x

This product is out of scope of the

programs.

97

Wireless Audio Video

Sender Transmitter

& Receiver x √ x x x x IT/TELECOM EQUIPMENT

This device is used as a hub or

switch. It receives and transfer

video/audio signal to other

devices. Hubs & switches are

obligated in B.C. only

98

Video Splitter

x √ x x x x IT/TELECOM EQUIPMENT

This device is used to split video

signal to other devices.

Considered more like a switches.

Only obligated in B.C.

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REASONINGP.C. #

INCLUDED / EXCLUDED


INCLUDED

99 Energy Use Monitor x √ x x x xMEDICAL AND

MONITORING EQUIPMENT

This product is a

measuring/monitoring device, so

as such it is only obligated in BC. It

is not portable as it is made to

plug in to a wall.

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