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WirelessHD Completes Development of Wireless Specification for High-Definition Baseband Video Transmission

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WirelessHD, a joint initiative of leading technology companies, has completed the development of the first wireless specification for high-definition baseband video transmission. This significant milestone marks a major breakthrough in wireless technology, allowing for the secure and efficient transmission of high-definition content between devices. The new specification, which operates in the 60 GHz frequency band, has garnered support from 40 early adopter and promoter companies, including major consumer electronics manufacturers and test equipment manufacturers. The specification includes provisions for universal remote control of all WirelessHD compliant devices and ensures secure content protection through technical support from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator (DTLA).

Key Takeaways:

  • WirelessHD is a wireless high-definition digital interface standard operating in the 60 GHz frequency band, representing the first consumer application of 60 GHz technology.
  • The specification enables CE manufacturers to focus on WirelessHD-based product development efforts, with a 4 Gbps high-speed wireless digital interface and secure content protection technology.
  • The specification includes provisions for universal remote control of all WirelessHD compliant devices.
  • WirelessHD has grown to include 40 Early Adopter and Promoter companies, including major consumer electronics manufacturers and test equipment manufacturers.
  • The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will work with WirelessHD to protect film copyrights during wireless in-room transmission.
  • WirelessHD has commenced development of its compliance program and associated test specification plan.
  • WirelessHD is preparing a logo usage and license program to permit consumers to recognize interoperable WirelessHD products.
  • Major test equipment manufacturers have supported WirelessHD's compliance program and test specification plan.

Statistics:

  • 40 Early Adopter and Promoter companies have joined WirelessHD since its announcement in 2006.
  • The 60 GHz frequency band is used for the WirelessHD specification.
  • 4 Gbps high-speed wireless digital interface is included in the WirelessHD specification.
  • The specification ensures secure content protection through technical support from the MPAA and DTLA.
  • 60 GHz technology is used for the first time in consumer electronics with the WirelessHD specification.
  • 6 leading technology companies formed WirelessHD in 2006: Intel Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), NEC Corporation, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD, and Toshiba Corporation.

Sources:

  • [WIRELESSHD Press Release, WirelessHD Completes Development of Wireless Specification for High-Definition Baseband Video Transmission, Nov 14, 2007]
  • [John Marshall, Chairman of WirelessHD, quoted in WIRELESSHD Press Release]
  • [Jim Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), quoted in WIRELESSHD Press Release]

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