This book describes the architecture and protocols for interconnecting media devices in home networks. The architecture and protocols described in this book have been developed during the last 10 years by R&D teams from several companies working jointly in two industry organizations known as UPnP and DLNA. This book mainly deals with the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) protocol. This text is especially relevant for the design and development of smart homes, where media devices, communication devices, appliances, and sensors are all integrated in an intelligent network.

About the Author

EDWIN A. HEREDIA is a Senior Program Manager in the Windows Multimedia Platform Team at Microsoft overseeing the design and implementation of innovative pervasive media experiences for home networks and the Internet. He has been working in the fields of communication protocols and media technologies for more than fifteen years. He has been an active participant and lead contributor in a number of worldwide industry standardization projects, including those envisioned by the UPnP Forum and the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). He received an MSc degree in electrical engineering from the University of Calgary and a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware.

Reviews

"Today's connected consumer demands innovative ways to enjoy their content throughout the digital home, including the ability to share photos, music and video across products. The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has made a commitment to help consumers connect and enjoy their content using any electronic device, from any location in their home, regardless of manufacturer. Edwin Heredia's book provides readers with a great, technical look at relevant opportunities that DLNA provides to integrate technology into consumers daily lives and enhance the overall home entertainment experience via DLNA Certified products."
-Donna Moore, Executive Director, Digital Living Network Alliance

Book Information
ISBN 9780470881262
Author Edwin A. Heredia
Format Hardback
Page Count 418
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 748g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 155mm * 31mm