Silicon Image’s Leading-Edge 60GHz WirelessHD® Technology Featured Inside Kia Motors’ Connected Car Concept at the 2014 ...
January 07 2014 - 7:05AM
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Kia’s CES IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment)
Concept Leverages WirelessHD for Seamless Mobile Connectivity into
the Next-Generation of Connected Cars
Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of HD
connectivity solutions, today announced that its 60GHz WirelessHD®
technology was selected as a conceptual IVI demonstrator by Kia
Motors Corporation to showcase future connected car trends during
the 2014 International CES. Kia’s concept vehicle infotainment
system will show how drivers and rear seat passengers can easily
access features such as navigation and streaming media from
WirelessHD-enabled mobile devices incorporating Silicon Image’s
UltraGig™ 6400 chipset.
“Kia selected WirelessHD for this particular concept technology
demonstrator because of its strength in the wireless connectivity
arena,” said Henry Bzeih, Head of Telematics & Infotainment at
Kia Motors. “WirelessHD solutions are one of the enablers for the
connected car by allowing drivers and passengers to benefit from an
enhanced Infotainment experience connecting their device and the
in-dash or rear-seat display.”
Key features of Silicon Image’s WirelessHD Technology
- World’s first 60GHz connectivity
standard supporting Full HD video up to 1080p60 with near-zero
latency (less than 5ms) for real-time content sharing between
devices
- Highly integrated solution with
embedded smart antennas that ensure robust connections free from
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi interference
- Low power solutions optimized for
mobile devices to enable real-time, dual-screen interactivity with
external displays
“We continue to see an increase in mobile device connectivity,
and we forecast that in excess of 35 million new vehicles sold
worldwide will be equipped with one or more smartphone connectivity
technologies by 2018.” ABI Research VP Dominique Bonte.
“Silicon Image’s WirelessHD solution enhances the in-vehicle
infotainment experience by connecting mobile devices to automotive
displays with cable-like quality and reliability,” said Tim
Vehling, senior vice president and general manager, connectivity
products group at Silicon Image. “We’re extremely pleased that Kia
has selected WirelessHD to showcase a seamless way for drivers and
passengers to access all their mobile content on the road.”
Check out the WirelessHD vehicle infotainment demonstration in
action. Please visit Kia Motors Corporation’s booth #914 in the
North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) during the
2014 International CES from Tuesday, January 7, 2014 to Friday,
January 10, 2014.
In addition, Silicon Image will be showcasing its HD
connectivity solutions by invitation only in the Meeting Place
#MP25975, South Hall, LVCC. For editors interested in meeting with
Silicon Image during International CES, please contact
Press_relations@siliconimage.com to schedule a briefing.
For more information about Silicon Image’s WirelessHD products,
visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon Image is a leading provider of connectivity solutions
that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of
high-definition content for mobile, consumer electronics, and PC
markets. The company delivers its technology via semiconductor and
intellectual property products that are compliant with global
industry standards and feature market leading Silicon Image
innovations such as InstaPort™ and InstaPrevue™. Silicon Image’s
products are deployed by the world’s leading electronics
manufacturers in devices such as mobile phones, tablets, DTVs,
Blu-ray Disc™ players, audio-video receivers, digital cameras, as
well as desktop and notebook PCs. Silicon Image has driven the
creation of the highly successful HDMI® and DVI™ industry
standards, the latest standard for mobile devices – MHL®, and the
leading 60GHz wireless HD video standard – WirelessHD®. Via its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplay Labs, Silicon Image offers
manufacturers comprehensive standards interoperability and
compliance testing services. For more information, visit us at
http://www.siliconimage.com/.
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 performance,
functionality, features and benefits of the Silicon Image UltraGig
6400 mobile transmitter and WirelessHD technologies. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including the risk that these technologies and products will not
perform as anticipated or provide the functionality, features and
benefits described in this news release, as well as the risks and
uncertainties described from time to time in Silicon Image's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which
could cause the actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Silicon Image
assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Silicon Image and the Silicon Image logo are trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners
in the United States and/or other countries.
Silicon Image, Inc.Sherrie Gutierrez,
408-616-4017sherrie.gutierrez@siliconimage.comorRacepoint
GroupAllison DeLeo, 415-694-6711adeleo@racepointgroup.com
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