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WirelessHD(TM) 1.0 Specification Launches With Widespread Industry Support



    WirelessHD, currently comprised of Intel Corporation, LG
    Electronics Inc., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    (Panasonic), NEC Corporation, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD, SiBEAM,
    Inc., Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation, today announced it has
    completed the development of the first wireless specification for
    high-definition baseband video transmission and will present the
    format to Adopters in early 2008. Additionally, since the October 2006
    WirelessHD announcement, it has grown to include 40 Early Adopter and
    Promoter companies as well as technical support with regards to
    content protection for WirelessHD 1.0 from the Motion Picture
    Association of America (MPAA) and technical support for DTCP content
    protection from the Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator
    (DTLA).

    WirelessHD or WiHD(TM), is a wireless high definition digital
    interface standard operating in the unlicensed and globally available
    60 GHz frequency band and represents the first consumer application of
    60 GHz technology. It is suitable for a wide range of devices
    including televisions, HD disc players, set-top boxes, camcorders,
    gaming consoles, adapter products, as well as other source devices.

    Completion of the WirelessHD specification enables CE
    manufacturers to focus on their WirelessHD-based product development
    efforts. WirelessHD´s 4 Gbps high-speed wireless digital interface and
    secure content protection technology ensures that future products
    developed based on the specification will provide consumers with a
    secure, quick and easy way to connect, play, transmit and port their
    HD content among a wide range of devices. The specification also
    includes provisions for universal remote control of all WirelessHD
    compliant devices.

    Recognizing WirelessHD´s prioritization of content protection, the
    Motion Picture Association of America will work with the special
    interest group to protect film copyrights during wireless in-room
    transmission.

    "The major motion picture studios are actively engaged in the
    development of innovative new solutions that give consumers greater
    flexibility and more choices for how and where they access and enjoy
    movies and television shows," said Jim Williams, Senior Vice President
    and Chief Technology Officer for the Motion Picture Association of
    America (MPAA). "As this process evolves it is imperative to foster a
    secure environment that protects this high-value content from rampant
    theft and illegal redistribution. WirelessHD has worked closely with
    us in meeting these critical goals, and we are encouraged by
    WirelessHD´s commitment to foster content protection in the wireless,
    digital age."

    "With the completion of the WirelessHD specification, consumer
    electronics manufacturers can focus on their WirelessHD-based product
    development efforts," said John Marshall, Chairman of WirelessHD.
    "This important industry initiative will change the way manufacturers
    develop and market devices, as well as reshape how consumers interface
    with these products."

    WirelessHD has commenced development of its compliance program and
    associated test specification plan. WirelessHD is also preparing a
    logo usage and license program that will permit consumers to properly
    recognize interoperable WirelessHD products. In conjunction with this
    program, WirelessHD has garnered support of major test equipment
    manufacturers.

    "Industry response to the creation of the WirelessHD group has
    significantly surpassed expectations and we look forward to broad
    industry adoption," stated John Marshall, Chairman of WirelessHD.

    In the development of this industry initiative, WirelessHD looks
    to build momentum at this time by inviting interested companies to
    join WirelessHD as Adopters. Interested companies can visit
    www.WirelessHD.org or email info@wirelesshd.org to learn more about
    how to become a WirelessHD Adopter.

    About WirelessHD

    Formed in 2006, Intel Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Matsushita
    Electric Industrial Co., Ltd (Panasonic), NEC Corporation, SAMSUNG
    ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, SiBEAM, Sony Corporation and Toshiba
    Corporation, have joined together to create the next generation
    wireless interface specification for HD media streaming and
    transmission. WirelessHD will facilitate technical advancement by
    creating a specification focused on fixed and portable devices.
    WirelessHD is the first consumer electronics and technology
    industry-supported, high definition digital wireless interface for
    simplified media streaming and HD content portability. For more
    information on WirelessHD, please visit www.wirelesshd.org.