Broadcom Transforms IP Set-Top Boxes Into Game Consoles With 3DiJoy's Motion-Sensing Technology

The Broadcom BCM7231 IP STB system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution integrates an optimized Bluetooth gaming stack to power the gestural remote for use with 3DiJoy's motion-sensing video game technology. 3DiJoy is a leading turnkey solution provider of embedded motion-sensing video game products.

This innovative STB solution revolutionizes the set-top box gaming experience, bringing high-quality motion-interactive gaming into the living room without additional hardware or wires. The BCM7231 with 3DiJoy motion-sensing support will be demonstrated at two important industry events this week: China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN) Exhibition (booth #3501 - China International Exhibition Center, Beijing) and IP&TV World Forum (meeting room #2 — Olympia National Hall, London).

Highlights/Key Facts:

* China's IP&TV market included 8 million subscribers at the end of 2010. Due to the boost from 'three network convergence,' this market is expected to grow by 50 percent, and the subscriber base is expected to reach 12 million in 2011, according to Streaming Media Network.
o Broadcom's field proven STB silicon works seamlessly with 3DiJoy's ready-to-integrate, high-quality motion video game technology to enable device manufacturers to quickly deliver solutions to solution providers for fast expansion of rich Internet content directly to the living room.
* 3DiJoy's turnkey motion-sensing capability gives solution providers the ability to offer popular video gaming and educational applications to their subscribers, delivering a more efficient and interactive experience while adding another revenue stream to their value-added service offerings.
o Working with their existing infrastructures, set-top box manufacturers can quickly and efficiently build STBs with advanced gaming support using Broadcom's complete 3DiJoy motion-sensing video game solution.
* The Broadcom BCM7231 IP STB SoC solution integrates an optimized Bluetooth gaming stack for use with 3DiJoy's motion-sensing video game technology, as well as a 3D graphics acceleration engine for OpenGL ES 2.0 applications, advanced 3D gaming graphics and user interfaces for an exciting gaming and infotainment experience.
o Broadcom's Bluetooth-enabled motion video game remote technology enables new and innovative ways of interacting with a STB.
o The technology provides more efficient play of video games and performs other functions such as content searching and the ability to use social networking and educational applications.
* Broadcom's Bluetooth technology, when supported in an STB, enables the user to take advantage of their existing ecosystem of Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones and stereo headsets.
o With a turnkey motion video game solution and no additional cost to the service provider or STB manufacturer, users can now experience innovative new applications, such as audio streaming and pushing digital content (such as photos) from a mobile phone directly to a TV for large screen viewing.