With the elimination of the need to add another RF
module, platform developer can avoid costly hardware and software complications
associated with Bluetooth, RF4CE, or other proprietary short-range RF
technologies.
Bill McLean, CEO of Ozmo Devices said that the new
applications for Wi-Fi connected Smart TVs are making it imperative for
interactive set-top box and TV manufacturers to adopt high-performance
technologies like Wi-Fi PAN.
Wi-Fi Direct is the software-based extension of standard
Wi-Fi, which allows Wi-Fi devices to communicate directly without the need for
an access point or router.
The Wi-Fi adapter in the TV can concurrently supply an
Internet connection and also multiple Wi-Fi Direct connections to peripherals
such as a TV remote or microphone.
Ozmo further claims that Wi-Fi technology embodied in the
OZMO2000 chip the ideal solution for Smart TV developers.