OpenFlint
OpenFlint is an open technology used for displaying ("casting") content from one computerized device on the display of another. Usually this would be from a smaller personal device (like a smart phone) to a device with a larger screen suitable for viewing by multiple spectators (like a TV-set).
Development of OpenFlint was initiated in 2014 by the Matchstick project, which is a crowd funded effort to create a miniature piece of hardware suitable for running an OpenFlint server casting to a screen through an HDMI-connection. Very similar in concept to Google's Chromecast device.
The Matchstick devices is to be powered by FirefoxOS, but as an open technology OpenFlint itself is not tied to any specific operating system or hardware.
As of January 2015 no OpenFlint enabled products are shipping, but Matchstick developer devices has been shipping since late 2014. And the first round of devices for backers of the Matchstick Kickstarter project is expected to ship in February 2015.
A demonstration OpenFlint server can be set up on an ordinary laptop or desktop computer running Linux by following the instructions at https://github.com/openflint/openflint.github.io/wiki.
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References
- ↑ Firefox OS dongle delay and redesign will add DRM LinuxGizmos.com
- http://www.openflint.org
- http://www.matchstick.tv
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matchstick/matchstick-the-streaming-stick-built-on-firefox-os
- https://github.com/openflint/
See also
- Google Cast
- Chromecast
- Android TV
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