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ARM, Movial and ST-Ericsson Use Qt in Next Gen 3D Demo at Consumer Electronics Show

^{Published on 2010-01-07 18:01:49 - Market Wire}
 

LAS VEGAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ ARM ], [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMH)], [ Movial ], the company that inspires rich and intuitive Internet experiences and [ ST-Ericsson ], a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, have used the [ Qt ] application and UI framework to showcase the latest in next generation Set Top Box 3D User Experience at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

"Movial's demo showcases the power of our combined strengths and consumers will be excited to see just how high the bar has been raised in bringing internet and social capabilities to the connected home environment, said Teppo Hemia Head of 3G Multimedia Platforms Business Unit at ST-Ericsson."

This first-ever implementation of the Qt application and UI framework on the ST-Ericsson U8500 mobile platform, utilizing the energy efficient high performance of the ARM® Cortex-A9™ and ARM Mali™ graphics processor technologies integrated by Movial, delivers a Web-connected and social network Set-Top-Box user experience.

The demonstration combines communication from mobile phones, social networking from netbooks with traditional TV content – and takes the Set-Top Box user experience to the next level -- enabling users to browse the Web, connect on Facebook, use widgets and watch multiple videos from their own personalized Video Wall.

Attendees at CES can experience first-hand the stunning and highly usable 3D user interface designed by Movial that leverages the power of the ARM Mali Graphics Processor, Qt's industry leading cross-platform application and UI framework and ST-Ericsson's U8500 for amazing graphics and effects for a fully connected and social Set-Top-Box user experience.

"With technologies like ARM's Mali Graphics acceleration, the Qt application and UI framework and ST-Ericsson's U8500, only the sky is the limit for creative design and Movial's leading systems integration team is ready to dazzle end users with new kinds of user experiences," said Tomi Rauste, president, Movial Creative Technologies.

"The Mali graphics processor's exceptional pixel processing capability makes it ideally suited for STB and DTV applications where memory bandwidth, efficiency and scalable performance are key requirements," said Lance Howarth, general manager and EVP, ARM Media Processing Division. "The use of Mali graphics processors and the energy-efficient high performance Cortex-A9 in the ST- Ericsson U8500 mobile platform, in conjunction with the Qt application and UI framework, has enabled Movial to develop a user interface for Set-Top-Boxes, creating a compelling visual experience."

"Movial's demo showcases the power of our combined strengths and consumers will be excited to see just how high the bar has been raised in bringing internet and social capabilities to the connected home environment, said Teppo Hemia Head of 3G Multimedia Platforms Business Unit at ST-Ericsson. "With the U8500, ST-Ericsson drives internet and multimedia innovation by combining our platform experience and the integration of the latest processor and 3D graphics technologies."

To see the demo please visit the ARM Home Room #355551 MP South Hall, or the Qt Meeting Room, #35276 South Hall 4. To schedule a media or analyst briefing or for further inquiries, please contact Ilona Mohacsi at (631) 764-3729, or via e-mail at [ ilona@abelsongroup.com ].

Movial is globally recognized for its user experience design expertise and long-term experience in creating and working with different Linux platforms on embedded devices. Device manufacturers and operators have come to rely on Movial's creative and custom Systems Integration services to help increase ROI, streamline, and speed product development utilizing open Linux platforms and ready-to-use applications. A pioneer in mobile Linux-based solutions, Movial harnesses its extensive understanding of mobile user behavior to design personalized user experiences, from device concept and interface design, to systems integration, third-party application integration, and product maintenance and support. The company is a regular contributor to the Open Source community and recognized around the world for its [ Scratchbox ] and [ D-Bus Bridge code ] that it has released to the Mobile Linux Community.

About Movial

Movial inspires rich, intuitive Internet experiences for companies embracing transformational technologies. Leveraging its deep expertise in Internet, Linux and mobile devices, Movial seamlessly enables its customers to deliver richer user experiences to millions of people on PCs and on mobile devices. Movial's device creation, Internet communications applications and design for digital services are generating revenue for industry leaders like ARM, Ericsson, Nokia, Orange, Telefónica, and Optimus. By delivering highly intuitive and compelling user experiences, Movial has become the trusted source for enriching the way people interact every day. For more information, visit [ http://www.movial.com ].

About ST-Ericsson

ST-Ericsson is a world leader in developing and delivering a complete portfolio of innovative mobile platforms and cutting-edge wireless semiconductor solutions across the broad spectrum of mobile technologies. The company is a leading supplier to the top handset manufacturers and ST-Ericsson's products and technologies enable more than half of all phones in use today. The company generated pro-forma sales of about USD 3.6 billion in 2008. ST-Ericsson was established as a 50/50 joint venture by STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) in February 2009, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. More information about ST-Ericsson is available at [ www.stericsson.com ].

Qt

Qt is the application and UI framework of choice in this demonstration, and Movial is a Qt Certified Partner. To learn more about Qt, visit [ http://qt.nokia.com ]

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