Samsung Integrates OWLink’s Digital Home Products into DirecTV’s Newest STB
OWLink Delivers Satellite TV into the Home via Fiber Optic Links, Enhancing High Definition Video Signals for DirecTV Programming
IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2008 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™ fiber optic cable, today announced that Samsung has integrated OWLink’s digital home entertainment consumer products into their newest DirecTV STBs (set top box). The addition of OWLink FO2800 DLI™ Transmission System provides DirecTV subscribers with crisp and clear high definition digital video, delivered via satellite, through fiber optics into the home entertainment system.
The DirecTV HR21Pro, a 500 GB HD DVR receiver for Ka-Ku Band satellite signals, is the first STB to have an integrated OWLink FO2800 DLI™ Transmission System that provides HDMI transmissions of up to 300 meters to a HDTV over DLI™ fiber optic cable. DLI™ fiber optic cable is nearly invisible, 1/16th of an inch, and can be installed on the wall in minutes.
“DirecTV and Samsung are among the earliest pioneers for high definition digital video, so we are thrilled that Samsung has integrated OWLink’s fiber optic systems in their DirecTV set top boxes,” said Paul Tzeng, President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “Optical fiber remains the preferred cabling of choice for premier digital entertainment systems. DirecTV users will be the chief beneficiary of the inclusion of OWLink technology into their DirecTV viewing experience.”
Convenient IR Communication
DirecTV HR21Pro customers can use OWLink FO2800 RX module to send audio and video through DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink DLI™ Transmission System also allows the transmission of IR commands through the fiber cable with no interruption to the picture or sound. By aiming the standard IR remote control at the receiver, the transmitter can communicate the IR command back to the source providing users with complete remote control of the distant components.
OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies. OWLink technology enables home users to place their video and audio equipment in the most convenient location in the home without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable.
About OWLink
OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity. Headquartered in Irvine, California, OWLink is a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits uncompressed high-definition digital video, audio, and control signals simultaneously over a single transparent DLI™fiber optic cable with content protection. OWLink technology enables OWLnet™, Plug-N-Play digital home networking without requiring any special protocols. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.
DLI™ (Digital Light Interface) is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
OWLink’s Digital Home Fiber Optic Technology Now Featured in Fry's Electronics Home Electronics Merchandise List
OWLink high definition digital home video and audio networking products now available at Frys.com and all Fry’s stores
IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2008 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™ Fiber Optic link, today announced that FRY’s Electronics has added the company’s fiber optic technology to its product line. OWLink’s digital home entertainment products can now be found online at Frys.com and at every Fry’s store located across the country.
“Fry’s Electronics is one of the fastest growing providers of consumer electronics that truly represents the latest technological trends and advances for home entertainment,” said Paul Tzeng, President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “OWLink has developed the future of home networking technology by transmitting high-definition A/V signals over a fiber optic link. This partnership positions our award winning digital home entertainment products directly in front of those consumers who are leading the way in adopting tomorrow’s technology.”
OWLink’s patented technology enables the transmission of uncompressed high-definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent fiber link at distances up to 1,000 ft. OWLink products are perfect for connecting a set-top box, DVD player, or PC to a HDTV, along with many other innovative applications. The DLI Fiber Optic cable is the same thickness of high-test fishing line and is virtually invisible to the naked eye after installation, eliminating the need to break open or drill drywall. Furthermore, with fiber optic cable, consumers don’t have to deal with unsightly visible wires after installation.
OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies. By deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can be accessed by multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video and audio source devices, making it possible to watch your favorite show in high-def while playing music from your stereo system.
OWLink has signed agreements with multiple leading OEM partners in the digital home entertainment market, expanding OWLink’s customer base and product placement. Because OWLink’s technology is more cost-effective, upgrading complete systems for high definition are less expensive for commercial and home deployments.
OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For more information, please visit www.owlink.com or www.frys.com.
About Fry's Electronics
Fry's was founded as a Silicon Valley retail electronics store to provide a one-stop-shopping environment for the hi-tech professional. Fry's continues to keep hi-tech professionals supplied with products representing the latest technological trends and advances in the personal computer marketplace. Fry's retails over 50,000 electronic items within each store, now totaling 34. There are currently 8 stores in Northern California, 9 stores in Southern California, 8 stores in Texas, 2 stores in Arizona, 2 stores in Georgia, and 1 store each in Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The stores range in size from 50,000 to over 180,000 square feet. Fry's also provides customers with added shopping opportunities via its online center at www.Frys.com.
About OWLink
Headquartered in Irvine, California, OWLink Technology is a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits uncompressed high-definition digital video, audio, and control signals simultaneously over a single, transparent DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink technology enables OWLnet™, Plug-N-Play digital home and business networking without requiring any special protocols. OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for CES 2008. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.
DLI™ (Digital Light Interface) is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
March 31 , 2008
Circuit City Adds OWLink’s Digital Home Fiber Optic Technology to Home Electronic and Entertainment Product Line
OWLink Home Networking products now available at in select Circuit City stories and online at Circuit City.com
IRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2008 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™ Fiber Optic link, today announced that Circuit City has added the company’s consumer product line to its merchandise list. OWLink’s digital home entertainment consumer products can now be found at 385 select stores nationwide as well as at Circuit City.com
Circuit City will use in-store promotional displays to promote OWLink’s award-winning home entertainment products that use fiber optics instead of copper cable to transmit remarkable high definition audio/video signals to any output device in the home.
“Circuit City is one of the most established and recognizable retail stores for consumer electronics and entertainment,” said Paul Tzeng, President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “Circuit City has a reputation for carrying top-of-the-line electronics and today OWLink’s consumer products have joined the list. We look forward to a successful relationship with Circuit City and the expanded availability of all OWLink products to consumers nationwide.”
OWLink works with a number of leading OEM partners in the digital home entertainment market. These partnerships will help expand the company’s customer base and create new avenues for additional product placement. OWLink is positioned to be a strong technology leader in developing innovative products that transmit high-definition A/V signals over a fiber optic link.
OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies. OWLink technology enables home users to place their video and audio equipment in the most convenient location in the home without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable. By deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can be accessed by multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video and audio source devices, making it possible to watch the game on high-definition television while listening to music from the stereo system.
About OWLink
Headquartered in Irvine, California, OWLink Technology is a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits uncompressed high-definition digital video, audio, and control signals simultaneously over a single, transparent DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink technology enables OWLnet™, Plug-N-Play digital home and business networking without requiring any special protocols. OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for CES 2008. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com.
DLI™ (Digital Light Interface) is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
January
16, 2008
Intel Approves High Definition Digital Content Protection over OWLink’s DLI Fiber Optic Links for Encrypted High Definition Video Transmissions
All Video Data Transmitted Over OWLink DLI is Fully Protected by HDCP Encryption
IRVINE, Calif., January 16, 2008 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video,
audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™ Fiber Optic link, today announced that Digital Content Protection (DCP) LLC, an Intel
company, has approved a new specification for transmitting high definition digital content protected (HDCP) video signals over OWLink’s DLI Fiber
Optic Links in today’s cutting edge digital home entertainment systems. By adhering to the HDCP standard, OWLink ensures that all the video, audio
data transmitted on DLI link is secure and protected.
Digital Content Protection, LLC, which manages Intel’s HDCP standards adherence, reports that HDCP over DLI has become the latest standard interface
for encrypted HD video transmission. All video data transmitted over our DLI output is protected by the HDCP encryption scheme.
“We are delighted to have our DLI technology approved by DCP for secured high definitional video transmission,” said Paul Tzang, president and CEO,
OWLink. “Adherence to a video transmission standard like HDCP is critical for digital home entertainment equipment makers to achieve in order for
customers to fully benefit from their investment. We are pleased that DCP and Intel have approved OWLink’s DLI for adherence to the HDCP standard.”
Since the introduction of digital video transmission, securing and protecting content in digital formats is a major concern of content providers. All
types of digital video equipment are required to have content protection schemes in order to combat piracy.
Video/audio content is encrypted at the source before transmitting content to the receiver side. There, the data is decrypted to its original content
and then displayed on a high definition TV screen.
In the HDCP over DLI interface, the key exchange is carried out via the more reliable DLI optical fiber interface from OWLink. Data transmitted over DLI
interface has the same level of content protection as that in the HDCP protected HDMI/DVI interfaces. For HDCP content protection, optical fiber is
considered more secure than copper media since it is more difficult to breach by hackers or pirates compared to the electronic signal from the copper wire.
OWLink Benefits
OWLink works with a number of leading OEM partners in the digital home entertainment market. These partnerships help expand the company’s customer base and
position OWLink to be a strong technology leader in developing innovative products that transmit high-definition A/V signals over a fiber optic link.
OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies. OWLink technology enables home
users to place their video and audio equipment in the most convenient location in the home without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable. By
deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can be accessed by multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video
and audio source devices, making it possible to watch the game on high-definition television while listening to music from the stereo system.
About OWLink
Headquartered in Irvine, California, OWLink Technology is a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits uncompressed high-definition digital video,
audio, and control signals simultaneously over a single, transparent DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink technology enables OWLnet™, Plug-N-Play digital home and business
networking without requiring any special protocols. OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner
for CES 2008. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com..
DLI™ is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. (Digital Light Interface). All
other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
January
4, 2008
OWLink to Demonstrate Award Winning HD Digital Light Link FO2850 at 2008 Consumer Electronics Show and ShowStoppers Events
HD Digital Light Link FO2850 selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for CES 2008 Share
IRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2008 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits high definition digital video,
audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™ Fiber Optic link, will be demonstrating the company’s award winning HD Digital Light
Link FO2850 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Booth Innovations POD IP232 and the ShowStoppers Event, January 7-10 in Las Vegas. OWLink’s
HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design and Engineering Award winner for CES 2008.
OWLink’s transparent DLI™ Fiber optic cable enables home users to place their video and audio equipment in the most convenient location in the
home without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable. By deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can be accessed by
multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video and audio source devices, making it possible to watch the game on
high-definition television while listening to music from the stereo system. OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with
Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies.
“OWLink has introduced the next generation of home entertainment networking through the utilization of fiber optic cabling,” said Paul Tzeng,
President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “No longer is it necessary to try and hide your bulky, unsightly audio and video cables. OWLink fiber
optic cable is nearly invisible to the naked eye. Furthermore, our products are easy to install and allow consumers to place their home
electronics wherever they would like without the costs of professional, behind the wall wire installation.”
OWLink technology makes it easy to setup whole house video and audio distribution. By using an external A/V switch, one set of source devices
can be accessed by multiple displays located in various places throughout the home. Each display can access a separate video and audio source,
making it possible, for example, to watch a sports event while listening to your music.
In addition to consumer usage, OWLink components easily lend themselves to commercial applications such as sports bars, public displays, gyms,
and security centers to name a few. Because OWLink’s technology is more cost-effective, upgrading complete systems for high definition are less
expensive for commercial and home deployments.
OWLink will demonstrate its award-winning products at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show January 7-10 in Las Vegas. OWLink will show products
in the company’s CES suite at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and at the company’s booth Innovations POD IP232 at the Sands Convention Center.
About OWLink
Headquartered in Irvine, California, OWLink Technology is a leading provider of innovative technology that transmits uncompressed high-definition digital
video, audio, and control signals simultaneously over a single, transparent DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink technology enables OWLnet™, Plug-N-Play digital
home and business networking without requiring any special protocols. OWLink’s HD Digital Light Link FO2850 was selected as the Best of Innovations, Design
and Engineering Award winner for CES 2008. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com..
DLI™ is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. (Digital Light Interface). All
other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
December
10, 2007
Amazon.com Adds OWLink’s Digital Home Products to World’s Leading eCommerce Website
OWLink Connection with World’s Top eCommerce Site Expected to Increase Market Share
IRVINE, Calif., December 10, 2007 – OWLink Technology, a leading provider of innovative technology
that transmits high definition digital video, audio and control signals over a single transparent DLI™
Fiber Optic link, today announced the company’s consumer product line may be purchased directly via
Amazon.com, the world’s largest eCommerce website Online shoppers interested in OWLink’s digital home
entertainment consumer product line can search for products by typing in OWLink in the Amazon search field.
“Amazon is one of the largest and most recognized online vendors in the world and Amazon’s customers have
demonstrated that they are willing to buy expensive equipment that retailers won’t carry,” said Paul Tzeng,
President and CEO, OWLink Technology. “We are delighted that Amazon.com will carry all of OWLink’s consumer
products and promote our products via their virtual shelf space. Amazon has the ability to place OWLink’s
products in the hands of customers faster than many major retailers and they prove this via their product
launches of Apple and Microsoft products.”
OWLink works with a number of leading OEM partners in the digital home entertainment market. These partnerships,
and the one with Amazon.com, will help expand the company’s customer base and create new avenues for additional
product placement. OWLink is positioned to be a strong technology leader in developing innovative products that
transmit high-definition A/V signals over a fiber optic link.
OWLink’s products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP content protection technologies.
OWLink technology enables home users to place their video and audio equipment in the most convenient location in the home
without opening walls, ceilings or floors to run cable. By deploying a simple A/V switch, one set of source devices can
be accessed by multiple displays throughout the home. Each display can access different video and audio source devices,
making it possible to watch the game on high-definition television while listening to music from the stereo system.
OWLink will demonstrate its award-winning products at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show January 7-11 in Las Vegas.
OWLink will show products in the company’s CES suite at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and at the company’s
booth Innovations POD IP232 at the Sands Convention Center.
About OWLink
OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity. Headquartered in Irvine, California,
OWLink is the first company to deliver true uncompressed high-definition digital wireless streaming with content
protection. OWLink’s single transparent fiber optic technology enables OWLnet™ , Plug-N-Play digital home networking
without requiring any special protocols. For more information, please visit www.owlink.com..
DLI™ is a registered trademark of OWLink Technology, Inc. (Digital Light Interface). All
other product and company names are trademarks of their respective organizations.
