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InFocus Cuts More Cords to Projectors, Now also for MacBooks
Wireless Projectors with Mac OS Support
Feb 8, 2010
Portland, Oregon and Campbell, California, February 8, 2010
InFocusŪ Corporation, the industry pioneer in digital projection
technology, today announced a major enhancement to its wireless
solution that eliminates the need to have wired connections
between laptops and select InFocus projectors, with support for
Mac OS and audio.
Based on wireless technology from Wisair, a leading provider of
single‐chip based UWB and Wireless USB solutions, the InFocus
DisplayLink™ Wireless system, allows presenters to easily connect
to InFocus DisplayLink‐enabled projectors and share HD content on
the big screen without wires.
Successfully launched in August 2009 with initial support for
Windows OS platforms, the system is now made available for
MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air platforms with audio
support. These enhancements enable broader deployment of the
InFocus DisplayLink Wireless system to educational and additional
markets, where Mac platforms are widely used.
MacBook platforms do not have VGA or HDMI connectors, which
are the most common connectors in Projectors. For a complete
audio‐video experience today, Mac users need to connect at least
3 cable adapters: (1) a mini‐DisplayPort or mini‐DVI to VGA adapter
cable (2) a VGA cable that connects to the projector for the video
and (3) yet another cable for the audio.
The new InFocus wireless solution allows Mac users to transfer
video, audio and also the projector`s control, via a single wireless
link with a single adapter that connects to a USB port, available in
ALL MacBook platforms.
The system will be available with Mac OS support at the end of
March 2010.
User`s Benefits:
Convenience ‐ travelling salespeople, teachers and lecturers
using Mac mobile platforms are no longer bound to
projectors by cables and no longer require a bunch of wires
for audio and video connectivity – this along with the
projector control are transferred over the wireless link with
an adapter that connects to a USB port on the Mac
platform.
Simplicity ‐ the Wireless DisplayLink adapter contains all
the necessary software in an onboard Flash driver,
supporting a true plug and project experience. Both
Wireless DisplayLink adapters are powered via the USB
connectors so no external power is required.
Flexibility ‐ Because they are about the size of your average
USB thumb drive, they’ll fit into any briefcase, laptop bag
or accessory pouch. Both male and female adapters are
designed to connect and rotate to three different positions
for maximum flexibility in tight spaces.
Performance ‐ with a one‐to‐one connection between any
Macbook and InFocus DisplayLink enabled projector, the
Wireless DisplayLink adapters provide crisp and clear
images delivered with fast and reliable Ultra Wide Band
(UWB) technology.
Complete ‐ enjoy presentations, video and online content
projection with audio playback on the projector`s built‐in
speakers for complete audio visual experience. In addition,
the system supports the InFocus laptop control application,
enabling users to control the projector over the wireless
link without the need to physically access the projector.
Security ‐ the USB compliant adapters have a proprietary
relationship and are factory pre‐paired to ensure secure
transmissions over a 128 bit encryption protocol ‐ project
seamlessly and securely.
Wireless System`s key features:
Point to point wireless connectivity based on reliable UWB
radio link
Universal solution for MacBook platforms with an adapter
that connects to a USB port for audio, video and control
Connectivity from anywhere in the boardroom, classroom
or lecture hall, from distances of up to 30 ft
Pre‐paired adapters (MacBook Adapter and projector are
already associated with each other upon purchase) for
hassle‐free, plug and project operation
Onboard Flash driver in the MacBook Adapter contains all
the required drivers and speeds up software installation
High speed connectivity that does not load the WiFi
network in the office or at home and does not degrade its
performance, for simultaneous operation and projection of
Internet content
Wireless audio and video (wireless system supports up to
2048x1152 and 720p video, actual resolution depends on
the projector model)
Mac Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) OS support
Supporting Quotes
Stephen John, Product Manager at InFocus:
"We are excited to offer our Wireless DisplayLink system to Mac platforms users and reach additional
market segments in which MacBooks are so popular. Since the product launched in August 2009 we`ve
seen a clear demand to support Mac OS and we are pleased that Wisair enhanced its wireless solution
to enable it. The additional audio support, together with the ability to control the projector over the
wireless link, provides presenters and their audience with a complete audio‐visual‐control experience,
enabled by the UWB wireless technology. To get this experience today users have to use two or three
cables and now they can simply plug an adapter into a USB port and get audio, video and control
wirelessly. InFocus is determined to continue adding features and capabilities to our Wireless
DisplayLink system and intends to closely work with Wisair to define and implement such capabilities as
a software update. This will allow our current customers as well as future customers to benefit from
those future enhancements."
David Yaish, Wisair President and CEO
"Wisair is committed to continue providing the best and most complete wireless laptop to projector
solution. UWB is the most suitable technology for such solutions, enabling video, audio and control
transmission with high performance and very low latency. Adding Mac OS support as a software was a
natural step to allow InFocus to increase its market share. The solution provides Mac users with a new
experience of simple and convenient wireless connectivity that does not exist today even in wired
connectivity, for audio, video and control. We are very pleased to work with an innovative leading
partner such as InFocus and get clear visibility to the projector market requirements."
Wisair @ MacWorld 2010
At the coming Mac World (February 9th‐ 13th in San Francisco), Wisair will demonstrate its wireless
solutions for MacBook and MacBook Pro platforms including the InFocus Wireless System (booth #885).
To schedule a meeting at Mac World please send a meeting request to: macw2010@wisair.com
About InFocus
InFocus is the industry pioneer and a global leader in the digital projection market. The company`s
digital projectors make bright ideas brilliant everywhere people gather to communicate and be
entertained ‐ in meetings, presentations, classrooms and living rooms around the world. Backed by
more than 20 years of experience and innovation in digital projections, and over 245 patents, InFocus is
dedicated to setting the industry standard for large format visual display. The company is based in
Portland, Oregon with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the
company`s website at www.InFocus.com
About Wisair
Wisair is a fabless semiconductor company providing Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB
solutions based on its CMOS single chip. Wisair’s solutions offer the best combination of performance,
price, and power consumption for UWB and Wireless USB products. For more information about Wisair
and about products based on our technology visit: http://www.wisair.com/shop/
Media Contact(s)
Infocus:
Veronica Peterson
InFocus Corporation
503‐207‐4765
veronica.peterson@infocus.com
Dan Lauth
Edelman
503‐471‐6816
daniel.lauth@edelman.com
Wisair:
Asaf Avidan
press@wisair.com
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