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WiDi

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Date invented
  
2006

Discontinued
  
Yes

Manufacturer
  
Intel

Connection
  
Wi-Fi Direct

WiDi

Introduced
  
2010; 7 years ago (2010)

Type
  
Wireless Display-Distribution System

Wireless Display (WiDi) is a technology developed by Intel that enabled users to stream music, movies, photos, videos and apps without wires from a compatible computer to a compatible HDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs or monitors. Intel WiDi supported HD 1080p video quality, 5.1 surround sound, and low latency for interacting with applications sent to the TV from a PC.

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Using the Intel WiDi Widget users could perform different functions simultaneously on their PC and TV such as checking email on the PC while streaming a movie to the TV from the same device.

WiDi was superseded by Miracast, a standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance

Version history

  • 2010 - WiDi 1.0 - Supports 720P
  • 2011 - WiDi 2.0 - Supports 1080P
  • 2012 - WiDi 3.0 - Supports 1080P @ 60 FPS
  • September 2012 - WiDi 3.5 - Supports Windows 8, touch functionality, 1080p output, 3D content, HDCP2, Blu-ray, and USB devices and Miracast.
  • 2013 - WiDi 4.0
  • 2014 - WiDi 4.1
  • 2014 - WiDi 4.2 - 5Ghz Wi-Fi support (with compatible receiver)
  • 2015 - WiDi 5.1 - Supports 4k - Ultra HD displays.
  • 2015 - WiDi 6.0
  • 2015 October- The marketing and development of WiDi applications was discontinued by Intel. They cited the fact that the Miracast standard is natively supported in Microsoft Windows for wireless display capabilities with a strong user experience.

    • Miracast

    In Intel Wireless Display version 3.5, the Miracast standard was supported on two operating systems, Microsoft Windows 8.1 and 10. After this development, Intel recommended Business Users to utilize Intel® Unite™ as a platform for collaboration. Miracast is included in all Android 4.2+ smart phones. It can stream on TVs, projectors, and media players.

    References

    WiDi Wikipedia
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