Pixelworks Expands OTA Video Streaming Leadership to Mesh Networking Platforms
May 30 2018 - 7:30AM
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), a leading provider of visual
processing solutions, today announced the availability of solutions
that combine its over-the-air (OTA) local TV streaming technology
into systems based on the Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Platform and
its Qualcomm® Video-Over-Mesh features. The mesh OTA offering
allows manufacturers of wireless networking products based on
Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform to quickly and easily incorporate
built-in live HDTV streaming capability.
The mesh OTA platform is designed to address a
key challenge by adding the flexibility to place an OTA-enabled
mesh networking node in the most optimal DTV antenna location for
maximum signal strength and the largest number of viewable local TV
channels. Additional Wi-Fi mesh nodes are used to create a mesh
network that establishes whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, while also
supporting OTA video streaming coverage. Together, with an
off-the-shelf client viewing application and electronic program
guide, consumers have a simple user interface that provides
virtually seamless access to both OTA local HDTV and other OTT
content across a variety of popular mobile and media player
devices.
Todd DeBonis, President and CEO of Pixelworks,
commented, "Our work with an industry leader in wireless
connectivity on a mesh OTA streaming solution represents
significant advancement on our OTA initiative. By working together
to provide an integrated solution supporting these best-in-class
technologies, we are reducing the barriers to OTA streaming,
thereby offering a new channel for cord cutters everywhere. This
mesh OTA platform supports a Pay TV-like experience at a fraction
of the cost, which serves to further encourage mainstream adoption
of over-the-air streaming.”
The Qualcomm Video-Over-Mesh features support
high-quality, low-latency delivery of video as a user moves through
their home, and their content is moved from one mesh node to
another. Utilizing the powerful features of mesh networking,
Pixelworks’ advanced transcoding technology provides optimized
bandwidth management by adaptively adjusting OTA video bit rates in
real-time to match the changing Wi-Fi environment across the mesh
network.
"Qualcomm Technologies has revolutionized smart
home connectivity with its Mesh Networking Platform,” said Gopi
Sirineni, vice president, product management, Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. “Pixelworks’ efforts to make their OTA solution
an integrated offering of Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform
provides device manufacturers an impressive option for free, high
quality content and the ability to deliver it across the network of
devices throughout the home.”
“There is no question that advances in mesh
networking will speed the adoption of OTA video streaming as it
drives a best-in-class entertainment experience in the household,”
says Mark Vena, Senior Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy.
“Pixelworks’ work with Qualcomm Technologies facilitates enhanced
live HDTV streaming on the Qualcomm Technologies’ mesh-based
networking solutions, resulting in tangible benefits for consumers
who demand the highest quality viewing experience in the home and
on the road.”
Demonstrations of Pixelworks’ Mesh OTA platform
will be at Computex 2018, both at the Qualcomm Technologies’ suite
in the W Hotel Taipei and Pixelworks’ suite in the Grand Hyatt
Taipei.
For additional product information, please contact
sales@pixelworks.com.
About Pixelworks
Pixelworks creates, develops and markets high
efficiency visual display processing and advanced video delivery
solutions for the highest quality display and streaming
applications. The Company has a 20 year history of delivering image
processing innovation to providers of leading edge consumer
electronics and professional displays. Pixelworks is headquartered
in San Jose, CA. For more information, please visit the company’s
web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are registered
trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
Investor Contact:Shelton GroupBrett L PerryP:
214-272-0070E: bperry@sheltongroup.com
Company Contact:Pixelworks, Inc.E:
info@pixelworks.com
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated,
registered in the United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform and Qualcomm
Video-Over-Mesh features are products of Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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