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PureLink 4K Scaling at ISE 2015

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PureLink reveals Motore UHD/4K scaling technology at ISE 2015, with live demos of Motore-powered PureMedia 4K matrix switchers and remote extenders showing off both upscaling and downscaling capabilities.

purelink MotoreAccording to the company Motore handles 4K upscaling, downscaling and frame rate conversion, with video reproduction at up to 4K (4196x2160) resolutions at 60fps.

The ISE demo featured distribution of a 1080p video source to a local 4K display (resulting in 4K @30Hz output), and the downscaling of 4K blu-ray content to a 1080 display. Such capability is available in PureMedia matrix switchers, eliminating the need for external scaling transmitters or receivers.

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The CYP 32x32 Modular Matrix

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CYP uses ISE 2015 to show off its flagship chassis-- the super-sized 32x32 modular matrix, a 5U model building on the previous 3U 16x16 modular matrix chassis only with even more installation flexibility.

CYP matrixInstallers can fit it with any combination of up to 4 input modules and 4 output modules (each with 8 connections per board) for extreme flexibility and performance in any multi-zone AV environments. The company offers a range of input boards, including HDMI, VGA and DVI, while the output board selection includes HDbaseT (100m), HDbaseT (60m with PoC), HDMI and DVI.

To create the ideal matrix CYP offers a Modular Matrix Configuration tool, a piece of software allowing installers to create a matrix online before receiving a bill of parts for easy forwarding to CYP distributors.

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Just Add Software and Global Caché Team Up

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Networking device maker Global Caché announces a partnership with control software developer Just Add Software at ISE 2015, one allowing the easy integration of Just Add Software products with Global Caché hardware.

Global CacheGlobal Caché products connect almost any electrical device to wifi or IP networks, allowing for control, automation or management via network-based software. Its networking products are aimed for the control and automation markets and also include IR learners, IR blasters, sensors, receivers and conversion cables.

Another Global Caché offering is Control Tower, a cloud-based IR database.

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HomePlug Gets Interoperability Event

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The HomePlug Alliance announces a multi-vendor event for HomePlug Netricity technology-- bringing together Cisco, Itron, Semtech (EnVerv) and Texas Instruments and the low-frequency, narrow-band IEEE 1901.2 standard.

NetricityThe Netricity program is designed for long-range powerline networking applications, namely outside-the-home, smart grid, smart city and industrial control. Built using frequencies below 500kHz, the technology incorporates an IEE 802.15.4-based media access control (MAC) layer to enabled hybrid (wired + wireless) networks. The program complements and coexists with the high-bandwidth HomePlug AV and AV2 specifications and standards, as well as HomePlug Green PHY for smart home applications.

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HDanywhere Preps LayerCake at ISE 2015

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LayercakeHDanywhere previews a 3-part whole-home AV distribution system at ISE 2015-- LayerCake, a combination of 8x8 video matrix, 12x12 audio matrix and 8-zone power amplifier available in a number of configurable packages.

The "standard" LayerCake features a fixed-format 8x8 HDBaseT-Pro (Class A) 4K-capable video matrix, a 12x12 stereo audio matrix and an 8-zone power amplifier, and delivers up to 8 multiroom HD video zones and 12 audio zones. Other packages use the HDanywhere's mHub, mHub 4K and Modular HDMI matrices in the video distribution "layer."

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AllSeen Extends IoT Framework

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The AllSeen Alliance launches the AllJoyn Gateway Agent-- an extension of the AllJoyn open source networking software framework providing remote access, device management and fine-grained security and privacy control.

AllseeAllJoyn allows internet of things (IoT) devices and apps to easily discover and communicate with each other, regardless of brand, transform, platform or OS. The addition of the Gateway Agent provides customers, service providers and OEMs a secure means to connect and manage AllJoyn-enabled devices and apps from external networks or cloud-based services.

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Wyrestorm Intros 4K HDbaseT Matrix, Scaler

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WyreStorm sets to presents the flagship MX-0808-PP-POH-4K HDBaseT matrix at ISE 2015, together with a companion EXP-SCL-DAC-4K local scaler designed to fit video and audio content according to the devices it is connected to.

WyreStorm matrixThe MX-0808-PP-POH-4K is based on the Class A HDBaseT VS100 chip, and features a 5-Play feature set complete with transmission of 1080p/48bit video at 60Hz, HD audio, discrete internal IR routing, ethernet and 100W power over up to 100m of CAT5e/6 cable. In addition it also handles 4K at 30Hz up to 70m, with support for both broadcast/consumer (3840 UHD) and commercial (4096 - DCI) 4K display resolutions.

A transmission card-based design features HDMI In, HDBaseT Out and switched HDMI out capable of feeding up to 16 displays from a single unit in an 8x8+8 configuration. A modular design allows future-proofing , while internal EDID management uses preset, stored or recalled settings via control software.

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