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.
