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DigiOn's DiXiM DMA HAK Reference System Has Become One of the World's First Networked Devices to Pass Intel(R) Viiv(TM) Technology Verification

Posted on: Thursday, 27 July 2006, 09:00 CDT

DigiOn, Inc. announced that it has developed the DiXiM Digital Media Adapter Hardware Adapter Kit (DiXiM DMA HAK), a reference design used to develop digital media players for use on a home network. The DiXiM DMA HAK technology is one of the world's first reference designs for networked media devices to pass the Intel Viiv technology reference verification process, which was developed to test compatibility of networked media devices with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs while sharing content over the home network.

DiXiM DMA HAK (DiXiM -- Digital Media Adapter -- Hardware Adaptation Kit) is a kit product that enables a quick and low-cost development of digital media player for use on a home network, and consists of DigiOn's home network middleware, reference hardware with a powerful media processor, OS, and drivers. As home network middleware, DiXiM DMA Standard(1) and DiXiM DMA Premium(2) are available in its lineup. DiXiM DMA HAK has been adopted for major Japanese manufacturers to develop digital TVs and digital media adapters, and DiXiM DMA reference adopting DiXiM DMA Standard has acquired DLNA CERTIFIED(TM), which is a worldwide interoperability certification program, in February 2006. (http://certification.dlna.org/certs/REG86840676.pdf)

Intel Viiv technology is Intel's new brand for in-home entertainment PCs designed to transform how consumers manage, share, and enjoy a broad and growing assortment of movies, programs, music, games, and photos. It is based on industry standards such as DLNA, UPnP, and DTCP-IP. By supporting Intel Viiv technology, it is expected that the DiXiM DMA HAK reference design will be adopted rapidly for digital appliances, such as digital TVs, digital media adapters and digital audio systems. DiXiM DMA HAK is one of the first reference designs for digital media adapters that enable consumers to share premium content from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs on a home network.

The Intel Viiv technology verified DiXiM DMA HAK will be released to consumer electronics manufacturers after August of 2006. Manufacturers developing devices based on the DigiOn reference design will be able to use the "Enjoy with Intel Viiv technology" logo on their final products after their devices pass Intel Viiv technology verification.

In addition, DiXiM DMA HAK already supports PlaysForSure(TM) for Networked Devices (ND)(3) which is Microsoft(R)'s specification for a media receiver in June 2006. As a networked device, it is also planned to support Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media Center Extender (or MCX, code named "Pika") technology which allows users to experience Windows(R) Media Center on digital appliances.

The Intel Viiv technology verified version of the DiXiM DMA supports UPnP Remote User Interface and DTCP-IP (Digital Transmission Content Protection over IP). Therefore, it allows operations using a common user interface implemented by Intel Viiv technology to access remoted applications and services, and playback of some types of copyrighted content stored on Intel Viiv technology-based PCs over a home network while keeping the content protected.

Commenting on DiXiM DMA HAK support for Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology, Mr. Hisatoshi Taura, President of DigiOn, said: "By the establishment of DLNA-based interoperability, delivering high quality digital content to the home easily and securely has become increasingly essential to realize a digital home. Since Intel Viiv technology has been adopted for PCs and content services around the world, we firmly believe that this support for Intel Viiv technology will realize digital entertainment in the home."

"Intel is working with companies like DigiOn around the world to test and verify a variety of networked consumer electronics devices to enable consumers to share digital entertainment experience throughout the home when used with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs," said Gerald Holzhammer, vice president, Digital Home Group and general manager, Consumer PC Platform Group, Intel. "DigiOn's announcement today of its Intel Viiv technology verified reference solution marks an important milestone for both of our companies, as well as for the consumer electronics industry toward our vision of delivering the digital entertainment experience in and around the home."

About DigiOn

DigiOn, Inc. is a software developer with experience in the development of multimedia, storage and networking products, and has established a firm position in the home network field. DigiOn, established in 1999, has its headquarters in Fukuoka and branch offices in Tokyo (Akasaka) and Taiwan (Taipei).

For details, please visit http://www.digion.com/en/

(1) DiXiM DMA Standard allows the DLNA(TM) Guidelines v.1.0-based interoperability.

(2) DiXiM DMA Premium allows playing back content such as recorded digital broadcast TV programs and protected content purchased at content service providers over a home network by its support for DTCP-IP and Windows Media(TM) DRM 10 ND.

(3) DiXiM DMA HAK has passed "NSTL pre-submission test for PFS(TM)" implemented by NSTL which is authorized independent testing lab for Microsoft(R) PlaysForSure(TM) logo program. To support PlaysForSure(TM) on final products, manufacturer is required to pass NSTL pre-submission test for PFS(TM) individually. PlaysForSure(TM) logo program is currently available only in U.S.A.

DigiOn and DiXiM are registered trademarks of DigiOn, Inc.

Intel and Viiv are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and PlaysForSure are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Source: Business Wire

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