Event Validates the Importance of MHL and
Its Applications in China, the World’s Largest Smartphone
Market
MHL, LLC today announced that it recently co-hosted the
“Technology Forum on HD Video and Digital Audio Interfaces for
Mobile Devices” with the Mobile China Alliance (MCA), an
association representing leading companies in China’s mobile
industry. As the leading HD mobile-to-display connectivity
standard, MHL technology is poised to enable consumers in China, a
region that represents the world’s largest smartphone market, with
simple “plug and play” solutions to transform a smartphone into a
gaming console, a fully functional portable office, an automotive
infotainment or home theater system.
Zhijun Zhao, Dept. of Operations Support
Director for China Mobile Game Service Center, demonstrates how MHL
technology can transform your mobile device into a game console.
The MHL-enabled smartphone is connected directly to the TV, while a
game controller is paired with the mobile device for a truly
immersive gaming experience. (Photo: Business Wire)
“In China, the market for mobile gaming has doubled from 2012 to
2013. The MHL Consortium and China Mobile agree that mobile is the
future of entertainment centers, and connecting mobile devices to a
television or monitor enables a variety of multi-screen
applications,” said Zhijun Zhao, Dept. of Operations Support
Director for China Mobile Game Service Center.
In a recent press release, market research firm IDC shared its
forecasts on the China smartphone market. IDC forecasts that
China’s smartphone shipments will reach 360 million in 2013 and
expects China’s smartphone shipments to potentially exceed 450
million in 2014.
“We were very pleased to work with the Mobile China Alliance to
showcase MHL technology and the new features of the MHL 3.0
specification to an audience of industry experts,” said Judy Chen,
Ph.D., president of MHL, LLC and a featured speaker at the
technology forum. “Endorsement from China Mobile, the world’s
largest mobile phone operator, is strong validation of the value
that MHL technology brings to the China market. This was a very
successful event that allowed us to demonstrate multiple,
interactive applications such as mobile gaming to the big
screen.”
With its “plug and play” features, MHL has been adopted in the
automotive sector, allowing consumers to connect MHL-enabled
smartphones to the in-vehicle infotainment system where the mobile
phone apps can be accessed through the touch screen while
simultaneously charging the mobile device. MHL can also be used in
the rear seat monitor so that passengers can enjoy portable
entertainment at any time. According to Dr. Judy Chen, both
applications provide seamless transmission of content from the
mobile phone to the vehicle’s display.
MHL, LLC recently released the MHL 3.0 specification, which
addresses the latest consumer requirements for connecting a mobile
device to displays, while simultaneously charging the device. With
double the bandwidth compared to the previous specification, MHL
3.0 delivers 4K (Ultra HD) resolution and a wider color gamut to
create a more brilliant visual experience. By using a
bi-directional channel that is significantly faster than MHL 2, the
new specification enables concurrent 4K video and high-speed
peripheral support of mass storage and input devices such as a
touch screen, keyboard and mouse.
Today, there is an installed base of more than 400 million
MHL-enabled products worldwide. MHL-enabled products include
smartphones, tablets, DTVs, TV accessories, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
audio / video (AV) receivers, monitors, projectors, adapters,
automotive accessories, cables, and more. For a list of MHL-enabled
products or to learn more about how to become a part of the growing
MHL community, please visit http://www.mhltech.org/.
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About Mobile China Alliance (MCA)
Established in April 2011, Mobile China Alliance (MCA) is a
mobile phone industry alliance under the China Communications
Industry Association. It is run by the alliance entity, Shanghai
Lulian Information Technology Co., Ltd., and its Secretary-General
is Lao Yao. Its membership includes more than 30 mobile phone,
semiconductor and internet companies in China. MCA is committed to
promoting the sharing of information among enterprises within the
alliance, promoting the relevant government departments’ support
for the industry, accelerating the branding and globalization of
Chinese mobile phones, promoting technological upgrade in the
industry, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Chinese
mobile phones. It is committed to fully playing its role as a
bridge and link between enterprises and the government in the areas
of legislation, policies and planning, as well as fully playing its
role as a bridge and link between enterprises and consumers, among
enterprises, and between enterprises and scientific research,
education and supporting institutions in the communication,
exchange, cooperation and promotion of areas such as R&D,
production, testing, accreditation, standardization, policies, laws
and applications.
About MHL, LLC
MHL, LLC is the Agent for overseeing and administering the
adoption, licensing, and promotion of the MHL Specification. The
MHL Specification was developed by Nokia Corporation, Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd., Silicon Image, Inc., Sony Corporation, and
Toshiba Corporation as a standard for mobile wired video/audio
connectivity that enables the development of interoperable mobile
and display products across a broad connectivity ecosystem. MHL,
LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, Inc. For more
information, please visit http://www.mhltech.org.
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 market size, adoption,
features, functionality, performance, advantages and benefits of
the MHL 3.0 specification, MHL technology and MHL-enabled mobile
and display devices as well as the future of mobile entertainment
and productivity. These forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and
uncertainties described from time to time in Silicon Image’s
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These
risks and uncertainties could cause the actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements
contained in this news release. Silicon Image assumes no obligation
to update any forward-looking statement.
MHL and the MHL logo are a trademark, registered trademark or
service mark of MHL, LLC 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.
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http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20131029007061/en/
MHL, LLCKristin Uchiyama,
408-962-4280kristin@mhltech.orgorRacepoint GroupThomas Mclean,
415-694-6729tmclean@racepointgroup.com
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