MediaTek has launched its UltraCast technology for smartphones. It is claimed to be the first chipset-enabled streaming technology on the market that enables users to view 4K video content generated by their smartphones. It allows streaming of videos wirelessly to a 4K-ready television or set-top box. The UltraCast will be available on MediaTek Helio series smartphone chipsets and MediaTek 4K Ultra HDTV chipsets. It benefits from MediaTek’s video smoothing algorithm, preserving picture quality while reducing latency between devices.
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Other smartphones, DTV and Box component manufacturers will be able to use MediaTek UltraCast. It extends standard Wi-Fi certified Miracast technology by adding the ability to stream 4K content. Miracast is a standard for transmitting content through wireless connections from mobile or laptop devices to large display devices, such as TVs, monitors or projectors. It replaces the traditional cable connection between device and display.
On the occasion, SR Tsai, Senior General Manager of the Home Entertainment Business Group at MediaTek said that 4K is increasingly becoming a reality in consumers’ everyday lives. Content, 4K displays and the connectivity necessary to enable these technologies are growing, but the pieces that connect the 4K puzzle enter the market at different times. MediaTek UltraCast is the first technology that bridges the gap between content creation device and large display device, creating a state of the art viewing experience for the viewer.
He further added that While 4K content is gaining traction in the device market, 4K screen costs remain a deterrent to entering the mainstream. By making it possible for users to enjoy 4K content over MediaTek UltraCast technology and leveraging the existing 4K recording capabilities on smartphone platforms and 4K Ultra HDTV, MediaTek can offer a better, more affordable experience and a smart, cost-effective alternative for device makers.