BLUETOOTH ENABLED 3D GLASSES BECOME AN ADDITIONAL LINK IN THE WIRELESSLY CONNECTED LIVING ROOM

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2011-02-23 09:22

SEOUL--(뉴스와이어)--Home entertainment devices, led by gaming consoles, have been migrating to Bluetooth wireless connections to remove the requirement of line-of-site while still providing a secure, efficient and robust wireless link. Bluetooth technology gives active 3D glasses users greater freedom of movement and a significantly longer battery life than infrared (IR) glasses, without the drawbacks of interference from light sources or with remotes and other IR equipment. Recently, Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Associate member Broadcom announced that its Bluetooth technology solution is being adopted for active shutter 3D glasses by RealD. The Bluetooth 3D glasses were demonstrated at CES 2011.

And these weren’t the only Bluetooth 3D glasses on display at the international tech mecca – Bluetooth SIG Associate member CSR held private demonstrations at CES of its 3D shutter sync technology, which utilizes Bluetooth v4.0. Said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG: “Bluetooth technology is ideally suited for connecting home entertainment devices and accessories. Seeing companies like Broadcom, CSR and Samsung who also highlighted Bluetooth enabled active 3D glasses at CES, confirms Bluetooth technology’s position in the home entertainment market.”

The Bluetooth SIG changed its structure in 2010, creating five Bluetooth Ecosystem Teams (BETs), to focus on key markets – mobile phones, automobiles, health and fitness, smart grid, and CE/home entertainment. These markets are expected to be at the forefront of Bluetooth v4.0 adoption, with significant innovation taking place in the home entertainment market. In response to heavy member interest and demand, the SIG also has a 3D glasses/remote control subgroup that is speeding the adoption of Bluetooth technology in the CE accessory devices market.

Gaming consoles, like the PlayStation3 and Wii, already rely on Bluetooth technology to provide a secure and efficient controller connection for players. These hub devices were the third largest market for Bluetooth chipsets in 2010, immediately behind handset and automobile markets. Television manufacturers are also turning to Bluetooth technology for smart connectivity to remote controls, set-top boxes (STBs) and, now, 3D accessories.

Supporting Quotes:

“Bluetooth technology is evolving in really exciting ways – especially in the consumer electronics arena,” said Craig Ochikubo, VP/GM, Broadcom’s Wireless Personal Area Network line of business. “Active 3D glasses and remote controls using Smartphones are really just the tip of the iceberg when one considers how Bluetooth technology can enable a convergent wirelessly connected living room.”

Anthony Murray, Senior Vice President of CSR’s Audio and Consumer Business Unit said, “CSR’s Bluetooth v4.0 low energy technology gives our customers the ability to create unrivaled user experiences with their products. Shutter glasses using Bluetooth low energy are simple to use, lightweight, and can provide over 100 hours of battery life from a single coin cell. This efficiency alone gives it a significant advantage over other technologies.”

블루투스SIG 개요
1998년에 결성된 블루투스 SIG는 블루투스® 기술 표준을 관리 및 감독하는 비영리 조직이다. 4만 개 이상의 회원사를 지원하고 있는 블루투스 SIG는 회원사들 간의 협업을 촉진하여 기술을 확장하고 세계적 수준의 제품 인증 프로그램을 운영하고 있다. 이를 통해 글로벌 상호운용성을 촉진하고 블루투스 기술에 대한 인지도와 이해 및 기술 도입을 향상시킴으로써 블루투스 브랜드 가치를 성장시키는 새로운 사양을 제공한다.

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