Adobe Extends Flash Platform to Connected Digital Home Devices

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Adobe Systems Inc. announced the extension of the Adobe Flash Platform to connected digital home devices with an optimized implementation of Flash technology that delivers high definition (HD) video and rich applications to Internet-connected televisions, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, and other devices in the digital living room. Major System on Chips (SoC) vendors, OEMs, cable operators, and content providers announced support for the optimized Flash technology. This enables the delivery of HD Web videos to digital home devices via the Flash Video (FLV) file format, allowing consumers to enjoy rich, interactive viewing experiences and engage with HD content on televisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adobe's optimized Flash technology for digital home devices enables the delivery of HD Web videos to devices such as televisions, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray players.
  • Major companies, including Comcast, Disney, Intel, and others, announced support for the optimized Flash technology.
  • The Adobe Flash Platform for the Digital Home now enables content providers to extend their reach to millions of connected digital home devices.
  • Cable operators and device manufacturers can develop new services and user interfaces that deliver immersive experiences.
  • Adobe is working with partners to create new experiences and deliver content consistently across devices such as desktops, mobile phones, and televisions.
  • Industry partners have announced plans to integrate the optimized Flash runtime with their technologies, enabling a new range of engaging, interactive services to consumers.
  • Adobe Flash Platform-based applications and services play an important role in delivering the latest content via the Web, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics.

Statistics:

  • The first devices and SoC platforms with support for the optimized Flash technology are expected to ship in the second half of 2009.
  • Adobe's optimized Flash technology for digital home devices delivers high definition (HD) video and rich applications.
  • The Flash Video (FLV) file format enabled by Adobe's technology delivers HD Web videos to digital home devices.
  • Millions of connected digital home devices will be able to access HD content and interactive experiences through the Adobe Flash Platform.

Sources:

  • "Adobe Extends Flash Platform to Connected Digital Home Devices". NAB Show 2009.
  • "Adobe System Inc. Announces Extension of Adobe Flash Platform to Connected Digital Home Devices". Adobe Press Release, 2009.
  • "Comcast Announces Support for Adobe Flash Platform for Digital Home". Adobe Blog, 2009.
  • "Intel and Adobe Collaborate on Optimizing Flash Technology for Digital Home on Intel's Media Processor CE 3100". Intel Press Release, 2009.