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Now use a PC to watch TV and surf the Internet at the same time. With Intel IntercastTM technology, the digital power of the home PC, the global interactivity of the Internet, and the rich programming of the television are brought together in ways never before imagined. Change the channel and a news story could be accompanied by a Web page providing geographic or historical background on the event. A police drama could provide links to clues that help you solve the case. A sports event could include Web pages filled with information on individual athletes--all while regularly updated stock prices scroll across your PC's screen. Call your local cable operator to see if Intercast content is available with the broadcast signal in your local area The Intel Intercast Viewer, you see Web pages that are either broadcast with a TV show or accessed through the Internet. (See a Shockwave demo.) |
The Intel Intercast medium is a fun and easy way to get more out of the programs you watch. Whether you receive your TV signal via broadcast, cable, or C-band satellite dish, you can receive pages that contain information, graphics and even video (where available) related to the TV program. You can even surf the Net with your favorite television programs as a guide. Try a Web-base demo of the Intel Intercast Viewer.
As one of the founding members of the Intercast Industry Group, Intel developed Intercast technology, including the hardware, much of the required software, and the technology that helps content providers input web pages into their broadcast signal. Other members of the group provide content and develop products including PCs and add-in cards that use this new technology. Members include top media companies, cable operators, broadband communications equipment suppliers, computer manufacturers, and computer hardware and software vendors.
See the Intercast Industry Group Web site and Intercast Industry Group's top ten reasons to get excited about Intel Intercast technology. |
