Silicon Image and four other companies are now creating a new set of standards that will help mobile users connect their devices to HDTVs.
Silicon Image, Sony, Toshiba, Samsung and Nokia created the "Mobile High-Definition Interface Working Group," aimed at mobile phones and other consumer electronic devices able to connect to HDTVs and other high-definition displays -- the group will use the Silicon Image Mobile HD Link (MHL) technology.
Specifically, it would be ideal if a standardized cable could be used to connect any mobile device to an HDTV. The group aims to create a standard that will be open for the group to modify and possibly improve in the future.
"The aim is to develop a single-cable with a low pin count interface able to support up to 1080p HD digital video and HD audio, in addition to delivering power to a portable device," the CedMagazine.com news article reports.
In the future, the Mobile HD Interface Working Group plans to put together a consortium of founding members, and will attempt to attract new companies to throw their hat in the ring. I'm not sure when we'll see a live product from the group, but it does sound relatively promising, especially as more people begin to seek the ability to connect their mobile phone to a TV.
I'm not saying five companies can't do it, but I think they'll need another handful of companies to help contribute research and monetary funding towards the project. If that happens relatively soon, I'm looking forward to seeing what the group is able to do -- and hopefully we'll see a product available for purchase soon.
