Confidentiality Letter

FCC ID: A4RH2G2-42

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Google Inc.                                                                                Tel 650.623.4000
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway                        0O              e                         Fax 650.618.1806
Mountain View, California 94043                                                            www.google.com




    Federal Communications Commission
    Laboratory Division
    7435 Oakland Mills Road
    Columbia, MD 21046


    Date:              March 22, 2013
    Subject:           Request for Confidentiality
    FCC ID:            A4RH2G2—42

    To WhomIt May Concern:

    Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission‘s rules (47 CFR §§ 0.457, 0.459),
    Google Inc. (Google) requests that the Commissionindefinitely withhold from public disclosure
    the following attachments associated with the certification application for the above—referenced
    FCC ID:

         *   Theory of Operation (Operational and Technical Description)
         *   Block Diagram
         *   Schematic Diagram
         *   Parts List

    In support of this request, Google provides the following information:

         1. Identification of the specific information for which confidential treatment is sought
            (§ 0.459(b)(1)): Google requests that all of the information contained in the above—
            referenced exhibits to the certification application be withheld from routine public
            disclosure.

        2. Identification of the Commission proceeding in which the information was
           submitted or a description of the cireumstances giving rise to the submission (§
           0.459(b)(2)): The material is being submitted in connection with Google‘s certification
           application for FCC ID A4RH2G2—42.

        3. Explanation of the degree to which the information is commercial, or financial or
           contains a trade secret or is privileged (§ 0.459(b)(3)): The market for the technology
           that is the subject of the certification application is highly competitive, with numerous
           companies competing for the business of potential customers.               Were Google‘s
           competitors to become aware of the facts set forth in the above—referenced exhibits to the
           application at this time, it could have an adverse impact on Google‘s competitive
           standing and deprive Google of the marketplace benefit it otherwise might achieve by
           virtue of having the product available before other competitors. If any of the information
           for which confidential treatment is sought were to be made publicly available, Google‘s
           competitors could reasonably determine the scope and status of ouractivities.


Google Inc.                                                                                    Tel 650.623.4000
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway                         OO                e                          Fax 650.618.1806
Mountain View, California 94043                                                                www.google.com




         4. Explanation of the degree to which the information concerns a service that is
            competitive (§ 0.459(b)(4)): The technology that is the subject of the certification
              application is subject to intense competition from other manufacturers and service
              providers that are developing competing services and technology.

         5. Explanation of how disclosure of the information could result in substantial
            competitive harm (§ 0.459(b)(5)): As noted above, were Google‘s competitors to
              become aware of the facts set forth in the above—referenced exhibits to the application, it
              could have an adverse impact on Google‘s competitive standing and deprive Google of
              the marketplace benefit it otherwise would achieve by virtue of having the product
              available before other providers.

         6. Identification of any measures taken by the requesting party to prevent
            unauthorized disclosure (§ 0.459(b)(6)): The information contained in the above—
            referenced exhibits to the certification application has been strictly controlled by Google,
            with distribution limited to internal use only and for the specific purpose of conducting
            research, development, and testing of the technology.

         7. Identification of whether the information is available to the public and the extent of
            any previous disclosures of the information to any third parties (§ 0.459(b)(7)): The
            information that Google requests be maintained as confidential is not available publicly.
            The information has been protected and kept confidential by limiting external contacts to
            privileged and confidential communications.

         8. Justification of the period during which the submitting party asserts that material
            should not be available for public disclosure (§ 0.459(h)(8)): Given the competitive
            nature of the marketplace, any disclosure that Google has developed the technology
            discussed in the above—reference exhibits to the certification application would harm
            Google‘s competitive position. The information subject to this request for confidentiality
            should not be made available for public disclosure at any time.

    In addition, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04—1705, and in order to comply with the marketing
    regulations in 47 CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204 while ensuring that
    business—sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly
    authorized devices, Google also requests that the Commission grant temporary confidential
    treatment and not release the following attachments for routine public disclosure until 45 days
    following the grant of this certification application:

         *     External Photos
         *    Internal Photos
         *    Test Setup Photos
         *    User Manual (Important Product Information)


Google Inc.                                                                                Tel 650.623.4000
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway                    OO                    e                       Fax 650.618.1806
Mountain View, California 94043                                                            www.google.com




    It is our understanding that test measurement reports and correspondence during the certification
    review process cannot be granted confidential treatment, and such information will be available
    for public review once the grant of equipment authorizationis issued.

                                                Sincerely yours,

                                                             Ke

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                                                Warwick Wong®
                                                Regulatory Compliance Specialist
                                                Google Inc.
                                                1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
                                                Mountain View, CA 94043
                                                Tel 408.425.6290
                                                Email warwickwong@google.com



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Document Modified: 0260-06-07 00:00:00

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