At 2010 International CES, Cydle has introduced its new flagship product: a portable, pocket-size ATSC TV Receiver bringing mobile digital TV to smartphones for the first time -“ and proving that these remarkable handheld devices can do even more. The Cydle i30 delivers subscription-free, real-time programming in the palm of the consumer’s hand.
The Cydle i30 is compliant with ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) Mobile DTV, the technical standard that defines mobile digital TV (DTV) broadcasting. The standard enables local TV stations to broadcast to mobile devices on the frequency they already use. The Cydle i30 is designed for smartphones through the new ATSC Mobile DTV standard.
“If you use a smartphone and want to watch your favorite television shows in real-time, now you can,” said Woody Lee, U.S. director of sales, Cydle. “The Cydle i30 a real achievement, given how versatile smartphones already are. Whether looking at form factor or functionality, the i30 complements today’s devices extremely well.”
The Cydle i30 also includes a novel battery-sharing system, which ensures that the smartphone doesn’t run out of juice mid-call, mid-message or mid-program, by tapping the i30’s power source. And by connecting smartphones to the i30, both can be charged simultaneously through a USB cable connection or a wall charger. The Cydle i30’s built-in speaker is designed to provide crystal clear sound.
