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New Digital Connectivity Technology From Silicon Image Recognized as 'Best New Product Idea' at CableLabs(R) Summer Conference 2008
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Addressing the expressed desire of cable operators to deliver content to their customers' TVs, PCs and mobile devices efficiently and seamlessly, Silicon Image's new digital connectivity architecture with "Echocast Technology" would allow high-definition (HD) quality video/audio and high quality remote user interfaces to be distributed to any consumer electronics device.
"Enabling consumers to experience high quality HD video and audio without
limitations is what we strive for at Silicon Image, and with our new digital
connectivity technology, consumers will be able to enjoy this content on every
TV, PC and mobile and other consumer electronics device supporting this
architecture," said
Silicon Image's new digital connectivity technology aims to facilitate the distribution of video and audio content as well as associated applications to multiple televisions, mobile phones and PCs connected via a home network. The technology can be integrated directly into a digital television, set-top box, Blu-ray player, mobile phone, PC or other consumer electronic devices.
"Silicon Image's product comes at the right time as the number of TVs and
other consumer-facing devices capable of receiving video over an IP network
continues to grow," said
Silicon Image is developing its new digital connectivity technology to be compatible with a range of wireless and wired home networking technologies, including Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA), Ethernet, WiFi, and HomePlugAV.
For more information about Silicon Image please visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
About CableLabs
Founded in 1988 by cable operating companies, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs(R)) is a non-profit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those technical advancements into their business objectives. For more information, please visit http://www.cablelabs.com.
About Silicon Image
Silicon Image, Inc. is a global leader in driving the architecture and
semiconductor implementation for the secure storage, distribution and
presentation of high-definition content in the consumer electronics, personal
computing, and mobile device markets. With a rich history of technology
innovation that includes creating industry standards such as SATA, DVI and
HDMI, Silicon Image partners with the world's leading entertainment creators
and electronics manufacturers to deliver digital HD content to consumers
anytime, anywhere, on any device. Silicon Image is also a leading provider of
semiconductor intellectual property solutions for high-definition multimedia
and data storage applications. Additionally, Simplay Labs, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Silicon Image, offers robust testing tools, technologies,
support services, consulting and product certification to electronics
manufacturers to maximize performance, interoperability and ensure the
highest-quality HD experience to consumers. With engineering, sales and
customer support facilities located throughout
Note: Silicon Image and the Silicon Image logo are trademarks, registered
trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in
Forward-looking Statements:
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of Silicon Image's new digital connectivity technology. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; and Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ can be found in the Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
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