We already know there will be a huge push for 3D TV products in 2010. But those TVs will need 3D programming sources, which will be slow in coming to TV networks who are just reaching the end of a costly transition to digital and high-definition. Blu-ray, on the other hand, offers the perfect DIY solution. Of course, the devil is in the details here. Is there enough 3D content on deck? Do consumers really have any interest in 3D technologies in the living room that will require another huge investment in hardware, software, and accessories? Personally, I’m skeptical–especially knowing these technologies all still require special glasses to view. Once demonized (justifiably) as glitchy, problematic, and unnecessarily burdened with DRM (digital rights management) restrictions, the HDMI standard has improved and stabilized considerably over the past few years. HDMI has become the simple, convenient A/V connector of choice, replacing the four to five cables you used to need to achieve the same HD audio and video experience. (It’s built into a wide range of devices from TVs to Blu-ray players to computers to camcorders–pretty much everything except the Nintendo Wii, in fact.) But 2010 should bring the first devices to support the updated HDMI 1.4 standard. Among the advertised improvements: Built-in support for network sharing, bidirectional audio (inputs and outputs on a single cable), 3D and expanded resolution (up to 4K ultra-HD), and support for smaller jack sizes.
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In an effort to make it easier for customers to identify the right products for their needs, HDMI Licensing released Thursday, on behalf of the HDMI Founders, an updated version of the HDMI Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines. HDMI Licensing is the agent responsible for licensing the high-definition multimedia interface specification The most notable changes in the guidelines are significant restrictions on the use of version numbers and new marketing requirements for cables. These new requirements are designed to simplify the product selection process for consumers, enabling them to purchase an appropriate product based on features, instead of having to do research on what each version does. According to the new guidelines, adopters will no longer be allowed to use HDMI specification version numbers in the labeling, packaging, or promotion of their HDMI-compliant products. These restrictions go into effect immediately for cable products. Noncable products, however, have until January 1, 2012, to fully comply.
The new guidelines designate all HDMI cable products into five types:
Standard HDMI cable
Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet
Standard automotive HDMI cable
High-speed HDMI cable
High-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet
The latest version of HDMI cables on the market is version 1.3. However, HDMI Licensing has also recently released the Compliance Test Specification forversion 1.4 to adopters. The new version 1.4 of the HDMI standard will include several new features, such as HDMI Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K, and Content Type.
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