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WirelessHD® Next Gen Supports 3DTV, HDCP 2.0, Data Applications and Data Rates in Excess of 10 Gbps
Panasonic Showcases the Future of CE
Panasonic 3D VT25 Series TVs Win
CNET CES 2010 Best of ShowToshiba Unveils Powerful CELL Regza TV
WirelessHD Adds HDCP 2.0 Support
In January 2010 Digital Content Protection, LLC (“DCP”) published the HDCP2.0 document entitled “Mapping HDCP to WirelessHD.” This means that the next generation of WirelessHD devices will have the ability to use HDCP2.0 and/or DTCP content protection. Now WirelessHD Adapter devices will not be required to adhere to the strict HDCP ART rules, but will now be able to transfer content received through an HDMI/HDCP input to any WirelessHD receive device. WirelessHD will be the first wireless specification to have native support for both HDCP and DTCP, thus enabling new usage models, for example the same device can wirelessly transfer HD content from HDMI/HDCP input, but could also wirelessly transfer and copy certain Hollywood content approved for copying (such as content protected with Microsoft’s PlayReady DRM).
In more news from the content protection world, WirelessHD has recently been approved as an output for Microsoft’s PlayReady content as well as by DVD-CCA governing body for wireless transmission of DVD content. For more information about approved outputs for Microsoft’s PlayReady content please visit the Microsoft site http://www.microsoft.com/PlayReady.
For more information about DVD rules please visit http://www.dvdcca.org.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Acquires Compliance Certification Services
On January 4, 2010, Compliance Certifications Services (CCS), which currently serves as the WirelessHD Authorized Testing Facility, announced that it has been acquired by Underwriters Laboratories Inc (known as “UL”). The UL brand is distinct in its ability to convey quality, independence and reliable testing. Underwriters Laboratories has been in existence since 1894 and has over 64 certification facilities worldwide. We have been assured that UL is committed to WirelessHD testing and is excited to be at the forefront of testing for 60Ghz products. The current staff at CCS will remain and continue to run operations at the same location – except now with access to additional support and expertise through the UL network of testing facilities. WirelessHD is pleased to now have the backing of one of the premier brands in testing and certification.
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Happy New Year from the WirelessHD® consortium
Those of us in the consumer electronics, mobile, and computing industries understand the need to constantly deliver new features and functionality to our customers. One of the most desirable features for consumers living the High-Definition lifestyle is transitioning to wireless connectivity for their audio and video entertainment without sacrificing the quality and performance they’ve come to expect.
WirelessHD is the only the industry-backed technology that provides a unified standard for the next generation technology for CE equipment, personal computing and portable devices that is 20x faster than today’s wireless. Based on 60 GHz, WirelessHD technology delivers the best consumer viewing experience with lossless HD video, multi-channel audio, intelligent format and control data, and Hollywood-approved security allowing consumers to simply connect, share and transfer multimedia and data content between a variety of devices. WirelessHD lets users create a wireless video area network (WVAN) that can be controlled by the regular remote control that comes with the TV.
WirelessHD products from leading brands like Panasonic Sony, Best Buy, LG are in the market today, with more products on the way from VIZIO and others. More and more companies such as yourselves are choosing to participate in the WirelessHD movement.
During CES 2010, the WirelessHD Consortium announced they are on track to deliver follow-on to the current specification in early 2010 and it will include the following enhancements:
- Backward compatibility to WirelessHD 1.0
- Support for 3D, HDCP 2.0 and data applications
- Additional usage applications for CE, PCs and portable devices
- Data rates up to 28 Gbps
Check out the CES 2010 highlights in this newsletter.
Enjoy,
WirelessHD LLC
WirelessHD Technology Featured in Flagship Products from Leading CE Manufacturers Signals Ecosystem Growth
Demonstrations of WirelessHD Technology Abound at CES 2010
WirelessHD technology, integrated into several devices were showcased in several public and private demonstrations at CES 2010.
- VIZIO: America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company, announced that it has chosen to integrate WirelessHD technology and SiBEAM 60 GHz chipsets, based on the globally available WirelessHD standard, into a new line of LCD HDTVs, WirelessHD adapters and Blu-ray players. VIZIO is also in the process of joining WirelessHD as an Adopter with the intent of incorporating WirelessHD technology into a wide range of product offerings for the consumer. At CES 2010, VIZIO demonstrated WirelessHD technology integrated into their new line of XVT Pro LCD LED HDTVs in 47, 55 and 72” configurations embedded with SiBEAM chipsets. SiBEAM also showcased a WirelessHD-powered VIZIO LCD TV and Blu-ray player. One demonstration featured Full HD 3D display over WirelessHD technology from a VIZIO Blu-ray disc player to their 72” XVT Pro.
- Toshiba: The company introduced their powerful ZX900 Series CELL TV™ capable of converting any 2D content into 3D content, in real time. The CELL TV offers a robust set of advanced connectivity options including WirelessHD, which allows the CELL set-top box to connect to the display without running any wires to the wall.
- Panasonic: A winner of the prestigious CNET Best in Show award for their 3D VT25 TV Series, Panasonic demonstrated its wireless 1080p Full HD 3D transmission system in its 3D End-to-End Solution Zone. This represented an evolution of the current WirelessHD standard that can transmit uncompressed 1080p Full HD 3D signals standardized by the Blu-ray Disc Association. Panasonic plans to accelerate the process of standardization of uncompressed 1080p Full HD 3D for next generation WirelessHD using this technology.
- Monster Cable Products: Monster exhibited its Digital Express XStream ultimate high speed wireless HDMI adapters based on WirelessHD that offer wired equivalent connections with zero latency, ideal for the gaming community.
- Funai Electric Co., Ltd., of Japan, who manufactures consumer electronic products under the brand names Philips TV North America, Emerson, Sylvania and Symphonic, demonstrated a WirelessHD Adapter set in their suite.
- Abocom, Gefen and Cables-to-Go also exhibited their WirelessHD Adapters.
- SiBEAM: SiBEAM’s demonstrations featured a WirelessHD-powered VIZIO LCD TV and Blu-ray player, as well as chipset modules from Azurewave, Murata, and SEMCO. Also on display were WirelessHD Adapters from Abocom and Best Buy’s Rocketfish private label brand as well as a Home Theater-in-a-box system from Eastech Electronics. In addition, SiBEAM demonstrated the power of a WirelessHD-enabled living room by demonstrating a complete wireless video area network that included a notebook PC, portable media player, media server, gaming console, A/V receiver, Blu-ray player and an HDTV. Viewers were able to control the devices with one simple IR remote that sent commands over the WirelessHD network, as well as seamlessly switch between devices and even download content using WiFi enabled devices that could run at full speed while not interfering with the WirelessHD video area network. SiBEAM also demonstrated its 3D over WirelessHD system using their second generation chipsets.
Who are Current WirelessHD Members?
The leading brands in the electronics industry have chosen to become WirelessHD members. Isn’t it time to add your company to the list below? Please visit http://www.wirelesshd.org/promoters.html for a full listing of Promoters and Adopters.
Here’s a spotlight on some of the first WirelessHD products on the market from leading manufacturers.
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Panasonic 54” Class Viera Z1 Plasma HDTV |
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LG 55LHX Wireless LCD LED 240Hz HDTV |
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Best Buy Rocketfish Adapters RF-WHD-100 |
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Gefen Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz Extender |
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Abocom VB303T&R Wireless 60Ghz HD Video Transceiver |
Why Should I Become a WirelessHD Member?
- WirelessHD technology is the only option on the market today that uses the incredible bandwidth available via the 60GHz millimeter wave band to deliver true lossless and uncompressed video and multi-channel audio wirelessly with uncompromising quality.
- The leading brands in the consumer electronics industry including Panasonic, LG, Toshiba, VIZIO, Best Buy and Samsung have chosen WirelessHD, creating a vibrant ecosystem for your company to participate and thrive in.
- Wireless audio and video connectivity is one of the most desirable features sought by digital lifestyle consumers today, and no other wireless technology delivers both the A/V quality and low-latency as well as data connectivity available from WirelessHD.
- Please visit http://www.wirlesshd.org/membership.html for details.
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