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Intel and Adobe partner to bring Flash video to HDTVs

January 5, 2009 — 2:09pm ET | By Pete Wylie

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Intel and Adobe announced today that they will collaborate on developing Flash technology for the Intel Media Processor CE 3100, which would allow for enhanced online video viewing on HDTVs that use the CE 3100. The collaboration is being touted by the companies in a joint release, saying the Flash-enabled processor is "expected to provide consumers with richer and more seamless Web-based and video viewing experiences through advanced Intel-based cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, digital TVs and retail connected AV devices."

The Flash-enabled CE 3100 will be able to provide Flash-based applications and other rich media content directly to HDTVs with high QoS, according to the joint release. Intel plans to ship the first chips sometime before mid-2009.

"The Intel Media Processor CE 3100 is a highly integrated solution that provides a powerful, yet flexible technology foundation that will bring to life the high-definition capabilities of Adobe Flash," said William O. Leszinske Jr., general manager of Intel's Digital Home Group. "Our effort with Adobe is poised to accelerate a rich, yet relevant Internet experience on the TV that will provide consumers with access to a growing number of Flash based applications that will ultimately be enjoyed across a number of screens seamlessly, from the laptop to a MID and now the TV."

Adobe and Intel are both founding members of the Open Screen Project, launched in May 2008 to develop applications and software that enable consistent runtime environments for videos across platforms.

For more:
- see the press release here