[opendtv] Standards group formed for HD links between phones and TVs

We must love standards, the way new ones get created at the drop of a hat.

Not sure why USB 3.0 wouldn't be applicable here. It would provide for power as 
well as any control and audio/video signals (either compressed or 
uncompressed), small plugs usable with cell phones, etc. Maybe they're after 
new IP.

Bert

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http://www.rethink-wireless.com/article.asp?article_id=1960

Standards group formed for HD links between phones and TVs
By CAROLINE GABRIEL

Published: 30 September, 2009

The role of the handset could expand over time as it becomes the key device to 
control and integrate home media and control systems, remotely or in the house. 
Companies like Apple and Cisco are already working on ecosystems that bring 
together mobile, TV and internet devices and activities, and now an industry 
group has been formed to create standards.

The Mobile High Definition Interface Working Group has been formed by Nokia, 
Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and Silicon Image and aims to create an industry 
standard for an audio/video interface, to connect cellphones or handheld 
consumer electronics devices directly to HD televisions and displays.

The mobile connectivity standard would be based on Silicon Image's Mobile High 
Definition Link (MHDL) technology, and will be defined, promoted and marketed 
by the working group. It says a single cable with a low pin count interface 
will be able to support up to 1080p HD digital video and audio in addition to 
delivering power to a portable device.

The working group is expected to sign up new members and, once the consortium 
of supporters is in place, to start work on developing specifications, from 
this autumn. These specs will initially focus on transmission and reception of 
HD content between portable devices and display devices.
 
 
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