Qualcomm Atheros releases new Wi-Fi Display offerings

Users can share content from device to device without Internet, network or access point

Networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm, Qualcomm Atheros has released its first generation of Wi-Fi display-enabled peer-to-peer connectivity offerings, which will serve as the foundation for a new generation of interoperable consumer electronics that allows users to share content from device to device without the need for an Internet connection, network or access point.

Wi-Fi Display enables sharing of the screen image or audio content of one device simultaneously on another nearby device, including simple and secure device discovery and pairing. The technology underlying Wi-Fi Display allows a direct, peer-to-peer wireless connection known in the industry as Wi-Fi Direct.

In addition, Wi-Fi Display technology leverages the 5 GHz wireless band, which offers up to 24 non-overlapping channels (or the 2.4 GHz band, which offers three non-overlapping channels) for relatively interference-free transmission of latency-sensitive media content.

Wi-Fi Direct technology is the foundation for the Qualcomm Atheros Wi-Fi Display implementation, making Wi-Fi Display easy to enable and use.

The specification keeps data safe and secure by using the latest Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) security mechanisms.

Initial offerings will support Android Ice Cream Sandwich, as well as Windows 7 and 8 operating systems.

Qualcomm Atheros Consumer Electronics Group vice-president and general manager Gary Szilagyi said Wi-Fi display-enabled devices will make sharing video and audio content from device-to-device easier than ever.

"These new Wi-Fi Display-enabled solutions will encourage manufacturers to create a new generation of interoperable and compatible devices that make for friendlier device connectivity and easy content sharing," said Szilagyi.

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