In-Depth: Multimedia moves ahead

摘要

An overview of the developments in multi-media applications takes a look at processors, including the CELL processor, video on phones, HDTV and wideband links plus in-car navigation and entertainment. THERE ARE significant developments in Multi-Media and High Definition Television, in both hardware and software New high performance processors, wireless communication links and networks are impacting on the design of new products. Microsoft has recently released Version 5,0 of its Windows Mobile product which includes increased platform flexibility allowing developers to plug in differentiated technologies such as "push-to-talk" or video calling and conferencing. There is also support for higher-bandwidth 3G networks, Wi-Fi for the Smartphone platform and improvements to existing Bluetooth support, enabling more flexibility to integrate mobile phone services across a variety of networks. Microsoft has also released Windows Media Player 10 Mobile which allows customers to control a larger number of protected digital music, video and inch LCD W, show that the home entertainment revolution continues apace. There will soon be a merger between the functions of the PC, the smart phone and the TV, Why should a user be restricted to a 2inch or even a 17inch screen when they can have a much larger one in their living room. The technology behind the HDTV expansion is highly integrated and there are some very powerful specialised processors being used.