HDMI Licensing announces the features that will be incorporated in the upcoming (June 30) HDMI 1.4 specification. Most noticeable is that the 1.4 specification will add a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed bi-directional communication. The devices will be able to send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application. The new specification will also add an Audio Return Channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream for processing and playback...
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