Wireless HDTV: Battle of the Bands

Israeli chip maker Amimon has raised $10 million in a third round of funding for its business of chips for high-definition video wireless networking. In May, the company announced its second-generation chip set for their Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI), which can transfer 1080p HD video using a 40MHz channel in the 5GHz unlicensed band . The company claims it can transmit HDTV about 100 feet at an effective 3 gigabits per second using a novel “compression” scheme. WHDI t

Television Technologies of The Present and Future

The day is placid and the sky is murky. I sit alone, reading a dull book – I don’t know why I’m reading the wretched thing. But I can’t just sit here doing nothing, can I? But eventually, I become aware of the thickness of the quietude around me, that I can concentrate no more on anything, leave alone the book. Looking around, I decide to explore the place. Hopping from the bench, my feet crush dry leaves that makes a raw sound, disturbing the silence of the place. But as I walk ahead, the sound

Wi-Fi N and WHDI Battle for Wireless HDTV Across Your Home (Fast Company Magazine)

Today semiconductor Amimon announced its new WHDI 2.0 chipset, that will enable compatible hardware to transmit 1080p video 100 feet around your home. At the same time, research by In-Stat suggests that the technology will be beaten by standard 802.11 N Wi-Fi. Amimon has been playing the the wireless HD signals field for a while, but the new Wireless Home Digital Interface 2.0 chips it's working ...

Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender transmits 1080p video over UWB, but for a hefty price

Not sure about forking out mad cash for a Harmony 1100 remote AND an RF add-on so it crashes through walls? Here's an even more expensive solution that'll work with your existing remotes. The Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender works over ultra wideband sending up to three HD sources to one location--like your HDTV--without the clutter of HDMI cables or other wires. The extender can transmit 1080p video 30 feet within your line of sight, and while it will penetrate walls, don't count on a 30 foot rang

Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender Sends HDTV up to 10 Meters

Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced its UWB (ultra wideband) Wireless for HDMI Extender is shipping. Ideal for ceiling mounted displays, outside applications and any room where extension cables are unwanted, the Wireless for HDMI Extender sends hi-def resolutions to 1080p (24fps) and 5.1 surround sound up to 10 meters (33-feet) with no cables required.

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