Industry-Leading Mobile HD Connectivity Technology Gains Traction in Automotive Sector
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
MHL, LLC, today announced that since the retail introduction of the first MHL-enabled devices two years ago, the MHL ecosystem is continuing to grow with an installed base of more than 220 million products and greater than 200 unique products in the marketplace today. This past year saw the release of the industry's first MHL-enabled AVRs, Blu-ray DiscTM players, laptop docks, PC monitors and projectors developed by the growing base of nearly 180 global adopters (licensees). One area that is beginning to embrace the technology is the automotive sector, with manufacturers such as Hyundai, JVC-Kenwood and Pioneer viewing MHL as a compelling solution to integrate the phone into the car infotainment experience.
Founded by Nokia, Samsung, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba, the MHL Consortium's goal is to establish the technology as the de facto standard of choice for audio / video connectivity for mobile devices. Using only five wires, 1080p uncompressed video with up to eight channels of digital audio is delivered, while providing charge to the mobile device. Not only can consumers connect their MHL-enabled devices to the big screen to watch HD videos, play video games or make presentations, but they can now access all of their content from the road.
"I'm pleased to see the continued momentum MHL has experienced over the past year, achieving more than 100 percent year-over-year growth. In 2012, we also saw the release of new products that leverage our technology in creative ways beyond mobile devices and displays," said Judy Chen, president of MHL, LLC.
The MHL Consortium will be showing technology demonstrations at CES 2012 from January 8-11, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, at booth #25700 in the South Hall 2.
- Hyundai will be showcasing its new infotainment systems with MHL technology at booth #315 in the North Hall.
- JVC-Kenwood will be showing their KW-NSX600 and KW-NSX700 in-dash multimedia receivers at booth #1810 in the North Hall. Both units have been designed and engineered to utilize the most advanced smartphone connectivity options currently available for the aftermarket.
- Pioneer fully embraces the consumer's smartphone connected lifestyle and will be exhibiting a line of products with smartphone connectivity at CES booth #1101 in the North Hall.
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MHL-enabled devices can be purchased through carriers, retailers and directly from leading original equipment manufacturers. For more information about the MHL Consortium, which companies are adopters, or how to become a part of the growing MHL community, please visit http://www.mhltech.org/.
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Adopter (Licensee) Quotes:
Hyundai
"Next-generation infotainment is extremely important to Hyundai, and MHL technology's high-performance solution paves the road to integrate tomorrow's mobile technologies into today's cars," said Michael O'Brien, vice president of product and corporate planning at Hyundai Motor America.
JVC-Kenwood
"Our enabled in-dash multimedia receivers take advantage of MHL technology to allow consumers to access to all of their favorite applications on the road. We feel MHL will be a key component to delivering the latest services to the driver in a safe and enjoyable manner," said Jacob Hardin, national product supervisor at JVC.
Pioneer
"Pioneer's AppRadio 2 with MHL technology was the first car stereo to revolutionize the driver's experience by bringing compatible phone apps to the dash for the ultimate in-vehicle smartphone experience," said Ted Cardenas, vice president of marketing, car electronics division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
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, which will enable the development of standard-compliant 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 features, functionality, performance, advantages and benefits of the MHL Specification, MHL technology and MHL-enabled mobile and display devices as well as forward-looking statements regarding the markets for MHL technology, MHL-enabled devices, and the future of mobile entertainment and productivity. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, MHL technology and MHL-enabled devices not performing as expected, providing the anticipated features and benefits described, or gaining the acceptance in the automotive sector, as well as 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.
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Kristin Uchiyama, 408-962-4280
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