To All,
Lest we get Overly Concerned about the new VOFDM Chanllenge, and Leaving Aside
any Intellectual Patent Right Challenges, which Wi-Lan may make in the current (or future) timeframes :
I would suggest taking a look at what the Philips - Wi-lan joint venture(s) have to offer.
1. In the IEEE 1394 / W-OFDM demonstration -
(a) MPEG-2 data stream(S) are converted (by a Philips Set Top Box) to an IEEE 1394 data stream
which is then distributed via Wi-Lan W-OFDM transmitters and receivers.
(b) At the Wi-Lan receivers - the (demodulated MPEG-2 data stream) receiver outputs are distributed to a number of video monitors.
(c) I beleive that Hatim has also said that with current technology, there is room for a third receiver channel which may be used to Sirf the Internet.
In my opinion, the most important (if not exciting) part of this whole concept is the fact that (and I quote) -
"Using IEEE 1394 as the interface for the wired part of the network optimizes the entire system for transmission of isochronous information (voice & live video) and provides an ideal interfacing to multimedia devices in the home. W-OFDM technology is inherently immunce to the effects of multipath"
Refer to www-us.semiconductors.philips.com
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Now for the Great News, which Jim dug up for us --
The Home Audio Video Interoperability (HAVi) standard group Includes Philips .
And Philips will handle licensing contacts of the eight (member) companies
This group has indeed chosen the IEEE 1394 standard for full duplex (two way transmission and reception) of audio, video, and control signals in the very same type of operation that was just demonstrated by Philips and Wi-Lan.
Now who do you suppose has the commanding lead in all of this ??
I would liken the process, which is explained (in detail) by the link that Jim pointed out to us , as something similar to the now common and successful "Plug and Play" functions the current generation of all home / small business computers.
Imagine being able to configure and use your own complex video and audio system without the confusing "mess" of cables, remote controls, and rats nest of wires.
The Article should be read (in my opinion) by all who are interested and concerned Wi-Lan investors.
Thank you Jim for pointing this all out to us.
techweb.com
Best Regards,
Mardy (also OldMardy) |
