LiquidHD is a foundational technology that extends the benefits
of the HDMI® technology, of which Silicon Image was a key inventor, to offer
high-definition video, audio, remote user interface and control over commodity
internet protocol (IP) networking gear. LiquidHD technology is designed to
create a seamless consumer electronics network that allows users to access and
transfer content to and from any device in the home. LiquidHD-enabled consumer
electronics devices can stream high-definition audio/video content through a
simple, secure and low cost single connection, creating a whole new personal
entertainment experience. www.liquidhd.com
Simplay Labs delivers high-definition performance solutions
across the HD ecosystem, empowering HD creation, distribution, and utilization.
The company develops HD performance standards, testing services, development
tools, and technologies for manufacturers of CE and PC products. By partnering
with Simplay Labs, manufacturers can reduce the time and cost to market,
providing products that are distinguished by reliability and ease of operation
while delivering the high-performance HD their customers demand. The Simplay HD
certification program ensures product interoperability and performance with its
rigourous test regimen, and is supported by pretest and development tools, and
the new Simplay HD Self Test program. www.simplaylabs.com
Comprised
of Hitachi, Panasonic Corporation, Royal Philips Electronics, Silicon Image,
Sony Corporation, Thomson and Toshiba Corporation, the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Founders have joined together to define a
next-generation digital interface specification for consumer electronics
products. HDMI is also supported by major motion picture producers, as well as
satellite and cable companies.
HDMI Licensing, LLC is the licensing agent
responsible for administering the licensing of the HDMI Specification, promoting
the HDMI standard and providing education on the benefits of HDMI to retailers
and consumers. www.hdmi.org
Consumers are connecting more
source devices to their DTVs via HDMI ports, such as Blu-ray players, set top
boxes, PCs, mobile devices and gaming consoles.When consumers switch from one
source device to another they expect that source material to appear on screen
immediately. But with HDMI this is not always the case as the HDCP authorization
for the selected port can sometimes take up to five to six seconds. Consumers
may think the delay is a fault in their device, system setup, or controller, and
may result in a dissatisfied consumer and even service calls or returns.
DTVs
that support InstaPort technology perform the HDCP authorization routine
immediately upon connecting the device. That means when a user selects that
source, it will begin to stream the content immediately—often within 1
second—without waiting for HDCP authentication, and the consumer gets the
uninterrupted viewing experience they expect.
http://www.siliconimage.com/technologies/instaport.aspx