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Oregan Networks and Intel demonstrate UPnP enabled DVD players for wireless in-home media and content streaming
Intel Developer Forum, San Jose, California - February 18th 2003 - Oregan Networks a provider of middleware solutions for delivering interactive services to digital entertainment devices demonstrated at the Intel Developers Forum a Universal Plug 'n' Play (UPnP) enabled DVD platform, capable of streaming media content and services from a PC.
The Enhanced DVD reference platform, will allow consumers to use their televisions to view photos and movie videos stored on their PC, or play MP3 files through DVD audio systems. All content is discovered automatically, and offered through a series of intuitive menus on the TV.
The integration of UPnP enables fully automatic discovery of content and services on any UPnP enabled device within a home network. Regardless of whether the content is stored on an UPnP enabled PC, PVR, or MP3 player, the technology permits remote access, presentation and control of that content from any other UPnP supporting device within the home.
The DVD player demonstrated is based on a Cirrus Logic CS98200 Enhanced DVD reference design. Oregan offers a sophisticated portability layer as part of its product, enabling the middleware to be ported to other silicon and reference designs with minimal effort. The companies are in discussions with additional silicon vendors to market this solution as a standard in the DVD marketplace.
Mark Perry, Chief Executive Officer of Oregan Networks said, "UPnP is an exciting development for Oregan as we are committed to the use of industry standards to deliver digital entertainment devices with increased functionality. UPnP not only provides consumers with an effortless user experience, but its open standard nature means the potential for interoperability between a multitude of other home devices is greatly increased." He added, "Oregan's challenge has been to integrate UPnP technology while retaining the highly customisable nature of our web based user interface, so OEMs may continue to innovate product differentiation. Maintaining our small embedded footprint and optimising performance on what are relatively low-powered and low-cost platforms is also critical for success of this technology."
"Consumers are embracing digital photography, music and video, and home networking in increasing numbers. They see real value in the ability to use the performance, features and flexibility of the PC - to play their favorite digital content on other devices in their home like the stereo and the TV," said Louis Burns, vice president and co-general manager of Intel's Desktop Platforms Group. "Working with Intel, Oregan Networks has integrated UPnP into the Enhanced DVD reference platform, demonstrating a great example of innovative devices becoming available that support the Digital Home vision."
Oregan Networks Ltd
Oregan Networks is a provider of end-to-end technology solutions for delivering interactive services to digital entertainment devices. Oregan provides embedded web-browsing technology for TV centric devices, along with turnkey solutions to network operators and service providers for delivery of content and applications via broadband Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity. Oregan operates from headquarters in London (UK) with branch offices in Austin (USA), Japan and Taiwan.
Visit Oregan at "The Intel Digital Lounge"
The Intel Developer Forum
San Jose Convention Center 18th - 21st February 2003
Oregan CEO - Mark G Perry will be participating in the Intel Training Class
New Opportunities for Devices and Applications in The Digital Home
10.00am - 19th February 2003
Public Relations Contact
Milya Timergaleyeva
Oregan Networks Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)20 8846 0993
Fax: +44 (0)20 8846 0999
press@oregan.net
