Devicescape says Sharp used its WiFi stack to build a variety of Linux-based consumer electronics (CE) devices, including TVs, media adapters, and PVRs (personal video recorders). Devicescape says devices incorporating its WiFi stacks are easily connected and highly interoperable, and can wirelessly transmit video and… multimedia streams.

Sharp products based on Linux that use the Devicescape WiFi stack include the Galileo PVR, CE-MR01 media adapter, and the IT-TV, a device that combines PC monitor and TV display functionalities. Currently available IT-TV models from Sharp do not appear to include WiFi; however, Sharp's partnership with Devicescape suggests that future versions may.

Devicescape's WiFi stacks support “the latest Wi-Fi simple configuration, security, and quality-of-service technologies, making it possible to wirelessly distribute rich multimedia content throughout the home,” according to the company.

Devicescape cites market research from iSuppli in suggesting that by the year 2009, about 155 million consumer electronics devices will be able to connect to wireless networks.

CEO Dave Fraser stated, “Devicescape is working to help manufacturers deliver on the promise of life without wires.”

 
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