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
Tustin, 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’s 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’s 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’s technology
into their DirecTV viewing experience.”
Convenient IR Communication
DirecTV HR21Pro customers can use OWLink’s FO2800 RX module to send audio and video
through DLI™ fiber optic cable. OWLink’s 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 products transmit uncompressed video/audio and comply with Studio-approved HDCP
content protection technologies. OWLink’s 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 Tustin, 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’s 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.
Contact:
Emma Hsu
OWLink Technology
(714) 730-9700, ext. 145
ehsu@owlink.com
April 28, 2008
OWLink’s Digital Home Fiber Optic Technology Now Featured
in Fry's Electronics Home Electronics Merchandise List
OWLink’s high definition digital home video and audio networking products now available
at Frys.com and all Fry’s stores
Tustin, 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’s 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 Tustin, 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’s 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’s Home Networking products now available at in select Circuit City stories
and online at Circuit City.com
Tustin, 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’s 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’s 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 Tustin, 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’s 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’s DLI™ is Fully Protected by HDCP Encryption
Tustin, 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 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 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.
“Aherence 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 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’s 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 Tustin, 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’s 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
Tustin, 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 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’s 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’s 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’s 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 CES suite
at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and at the company booth Innovations POD IP232
at the Sands Convention Center.
About OWLink
Headquartered in Tustin, 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’s 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 products and company names are trademarks
of their respective organizations.
December 10, 2007
Amazon.com Adds OWLink’s Digital Home Products to World Leading eCommerce Website
OWLink Connection with World Top eCommerce Site Expected to Increase Market Share
Tustin, 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 consumer product line may be purchased
directly via Amazon.com, the world 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 customers have demonstrated that they are willing to buy expensive equipment
that retailers won 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 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’s 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 CES suite
at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and at the company booth Innovations POD IP232
at the Sands Convention Center.
About OWLink
OWLink Technology is a worldwide leader in digital home network connectivity.
Headquartered in Tustin, 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.
