WiDi
 The Intel WiDi Logo | |
| Date invented | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Introduced | 2010[1][2][3] |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Type | Wireless Display-Distribution System |
| Connection | Wi-Fi Direct |
Intel® WiDi and Intel® Pro WiDi Applications, was a Wireless Display (WiDi) technology developed by Intel, it enabled users to stream music, movies, photos, videos and apps wirelessly from a compatible computer to a compatible HDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs or monitors. Intel WiDi supported HD 1080p video quality, 5.1 surround sound, and low latency for interacting with applications sent to the TV from a PC.
Using the Intel WiDi Widget users were able to perform different functions simultaneously on their PC and TV such as checking email on the PC while streaming a movie to the TV from the same device.[4]
WiDi has been superseded by Miracast,[5] a standard developed by the WiFi Alliance[6]
Version history
- 2010 - WiDi 1.0 - Supports 720P[7]
- 2011 - WiDi 2.0 - Supports 1080P[8]
- 2012 - WiDi 3.0 - Supports 1080P @ 60 FPS[9]
- September 2012 - WiDi 3.5 - Supports Windows 8, touch functionality, 1080p output, 3D content, HDCP2, Blu-ray, and USB devices and Miracast.[10]
- 2013 - WiDi 4.0
- 2014 - WiDi 4.1[11]
- 2014 - WiDi 4.2 - 5Ghz WiFi support (with compatible receiver)[11]
- 2015 - WiDi 5.1 - Supports 4k - Ultra HD displays.[12][13][14]
- 2015 - WiDi 6.0
- 2015 October- Discontinued - The marketing and development of WiDi applications have been discontinued by Intel. They cite the fact that Miracast standard is natively supported in the Microsoft Windows for wireless display capabilities with strong user experience.[15]
Miracast
In Intel Wireless Display version 3.5, the Miracast standard was supported.[16] Miracast is included in all Android 4.2+ smart phones.
See also
- AirPlay
- Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA).
- Ultra-wideband
- WiGig
- WirelessHD
- Wireless Home Digital Interface
References
- ↑ The Origins of WiDi Technology, 2011-01-25, Intel Free Press
- ↑ How to Watch Video, Wirelessly, on Your TV Set, By Walter S. Mossberg, 2010-03-04, The Wall Street Journal
- ↑ Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): The Hottest Sleeper Technology, By Cisco Cheng, 2010-01-09, PCMag.com
- ↑ WiDi at Intel.com
- ↑ "Product Discontinuation Notice for Intel® WiDi and Intel® Pro WiDi". Intel. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- ↑ "Discover Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast". WiFi Alliance. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- ↑ CES 2010: Intel Announces WiDi HD Wireless Display Tech
- ↑ Intel Insider & WiDi 2.0
- ↑ Ivy Bridge Widi 3.0 brings 1080p 60 FPS, by Fuad Abazovic, 2012-04-11, fudZilla
- ↑ Evolution of WiDi - Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): Another Cable Killer Hits Its Stride, By William Van Winkle, 2013-06-12, Tom's IT Pro
- 1 2 WiDi – Wireless Display Overview, Specifications, Testing and Demos, by Chippy, 2014-02-20, UMPCPortal
- ↑ INTEL WIDI 5.1 SUPPORTS 4k, By emgain, 2015-01-09, New Gadget Release Date 2015
- ↑ Intel brings next-gen 'Broadwell' processor tech to mainstream notebooks, desktops, By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld, Intel’s WiDi wireless dispay technology has also improved: Version 5.1 includes gaming support, Pro features for manageability, and 4K resolutions.
- ↑ WiDi actually works now, Intel executive says By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld
- ↑ "Main Intel® WiDi and Intel® Pro WiDi Applications website". Intel. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
- ↑ Parrish, Kevin (19 September 2012). "Intel's New Wireless Display 3.5 Will Support Miracast". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to WiDi. |
- WiDi at Intel.com
- The Main Wireless HDMI Transmission Protocols and Their Typical Products Comparison of different wireless HDMI transmission protocols at Portablehifi.com