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Wireless Connectivity a Big Trend at CEDIA Expo
The proliferation of wireless devices allowing consumers to transfer content from tablets and smartphones to large displays was a dominant trend at CEDIA Expo 2011.
Monster debuted at CEDIA Expo 2011 its Streamcast system that has a plug-in module in the back of the loudspeaker, allowing Bluetooth streaming of audio from a mobile device up to 30 feet away.
It's not always easy to see a clear trend at CEDIA Expo. Some years it's easier than others: HDTV, Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD and 3D come to mind.
At CEDIA Expo 2011, connectivity solutions (mainly wireless, but also hardwired) for mobile source content were clearly on the docket for many manufacturers. I am not talking about iPod docks. I am talking about high-definition connectivity solutions on the video side aimed at allowing integrators to help consumers transfer video content from their phones (primarily), iPod touches or tablets to high-definition displays.
Home movies and photos are certainly part of it, but the focus is on movie downloads from Netflix\ or Blockbuster that can then be seen in full 1080p on a big TV.
Peerless AV's HDFlow, Iogear's Wireless HD Kit, and Gefen, which offers four different wireless solutions, all showcased wireless distribution of HDMI. From a hardwired standpoint, DVDO unveiled its MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) Kit that connects tablets and smartphones to large displays.
Jim Venable, president of the WirelessHD consortium, said he believes there is a limited lifespan for physical HDMI cables. He sees a full-fledged wireless topology in the home in just a handful of years. If that's true, mobile video transmission technologies should be on your radar.
On the audio side, wireless systems including technologies such as Bluetooth were on display that allow music to transmit from a mobile device directly to a wireless loudspeaker or full wireless audio system. Companies like Soundcast Systems with its new iCast 3.4 wireless system, Monster with its Streamcast and Navvo Group's VOCO V-Zone receiver, ClearOne's BluePort in-wall wireless audio gateway are four such devices.
Companies like NuVo Technologies with its NuVo Wireless and Proficient's new Zero system, which upgrades its original AirFlex offering, were highlighted in their respective booths.
All of these connectivity trends are becoming more important every year, because as mobile sources proliferate, most integrators will continue to see a diminished ability to sell in-rack source components such as Blu-ray players and media servers. As they are replaced by these mobile sources, the connectivity is the realm where integrators' skills will be needed by consumers, so you can make some money.
At CEDIA Expo 2011, connectivity solutions (mainly wireless, but also hardwired) for mobile source content were clearly on the docket for many manufacturers. I am not talking about iPod docks. I am talking about high-definition connectivity solutions on the video side aimed at allowing integrators to help consumers transfer video content from their phones (primarily), iPod touches or tablets to high-definition displays.
Home movies and photos are certainly part of it, but the focus is on movie downloads from Netflix\ or Blockbuster that can then be seen in full 1080p on a big TV.
Peerless AV's HDFlow, Iogear's Wireless HD Kit, and Gefen, which offers four different wireless solutions, all showcased wireless distribution of HDMI. From a hardwired standpoint, DVDO unveiled its MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) Kit that connects tablets and smartphones to large displays.
Jim Venable, president of the WirelessHD consortium, said he believes there is a limited lifespan for physical HDMI cables. He sees a full-fledged wireless topology in the home in just a handful of years. If that's true, mobile video transmission technologies should be on your radar.
On the audio side, wireless systems including technologies such as Bluetooth were on display that allow music to transmit from a mobile device directly to a wireless loudspeaker or full wireless audio system. Companies like Soundcast Systems with its new iCast 3.4 wireless system, Monster with its Streamcast and Navvo Group's VOCO V-Zone receiver, ClearOne's BluePort in-wall wireless audio gateway are four such devices.
Companies like NuVo Technologies with its NuVo Wireless and Proficient's new Zero system, which upgrades its original AirFlex offering, were highlighted in their respective booths.
All of these connectivity trends are becoming more important every year, because as mobile sources proliferate, most integrators will continue to see a diminished ability to sell in-rack source components such as Blu-ray players and media servers. As they are replaced by these mobile sources, the connectivity is the realm where integrators' skills will be needed by consumers, so you can make some money.
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Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro
Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990. He joined EH Publishing in 2000, and before that served as publisher and editor of Security Sales, a leading magazine for the security industry. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He is currently a member of the CEDIA Education Action Team for Electronic Systems Business. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
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