SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq:SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content, has joined MoCA(r) as a Contributor level member.
Contributor members participate in the development of the specification, have voting rights and are encouraged to participate in the various work groups and committees.
"We are very pleased to join MoCA and are looking forward to working with the alliance to promote high-definition (HD) and high-fidelity media streaming on multiple screens throughout the home," said Rob Tobias, director of product marketing at Silicon Image, Inc. "MoCA is very complementary to Silicon Image's recently introduced LiquidHD suite of protocols as it supports whole home entertainment networking."
"Silicon Image's focus has been on connecting high definition devices and their creative accomplishments have inspired the industry," said Charles Cerino, president of MoCA. "We are very pleased to have them join and we know that their contribution will be invaluable and vital to MoCA's march toward worldwide adoption."
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon Image, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor and intellectual property products for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as DVI and HDMI, the company's solutions facilitate the use of digital content amongst consumer electronics, personal computer (PC) and storage devices, with the goal to securely deliver digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with regional engineering and sales offices in China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.siliconimage.com.
About MoCA
The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA(r)) is an open, industry driven initiative promoting distribution of digital video and entertainment through existing coaxial cable in the home. MoCA technology provides the backbone for whole home entertainment networks of multiple wired and wireless products. Visit www.mocalliance.org for more information. MoCA's new video-based web site addressing consumers is http://www.connectmystuff.org.
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Silicon Image and LiquidHD are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. MoCA is a registered trademark of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.