Overview:
It's a media junky's dream; watch your real-time or time-shifted video with a suitably-fast internet connection, whether across the house or across the world. Dubbed generically 'place-shifting', the Sony LF-V30 implements the piping and control of audio/video content in a central environment to a remote location through a broadband connection.
Though popularized by Sling Media with their SlingBox in 2005, place-shifting isn't new to Sony and the $250 LF-V30 is the fourth-generation member of the LocationFree line. What differentiates the LF-V30 is Wi-Fi connectivity to Ethernet for interfacing to the network. With the flick of a switch, the device is also able to act as either wireless access point, or wireless client. Features also include an IR blaster so home components can be controlled from afar. Add in streaming to Sony's PSP handheld gaming platform, smartphones and Sony's line of Vaio notebooks and it's a full-service system.
Use this OnDemand seminar to find out:
- The full range of I/O options that comes with the LF-V30
- What chips and components were used to give it such a range of wired and wireless connectivity options.
- How the image processing was accomplished and what roles CPLDs played in achieving the connectivity required.
- What packaging schemes the company devised to house it all.
- And much more!
Who should attend:
Designers and users of home entertainment chips, boards and systems.
Presenter:
David Carey
David Carey is President of Portelligent. The Austin, Texas company produces teardown reports and related industry research on Wireless, Mobile, and Personal Electronics. (www.teardown.com)
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