Who owns HDMI?

About HDMI Licensing, LLC

The HDMI Founders are Hitachi Maxell, Ltd; Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.; Lattice Semiconductor; Panasonic Corporation; Sony Corporation; Technicolor S.A. and Toshiba Corporation. HDMI Licensing, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lattice Semiconductor.

How much is the HDMI royalty?

The following variable per-unit royalty is device-based and not dependent on number of ports, chips or connectors: US$0.15 for each end-user licensed product. US$0.05 – If the HDMI logo is used on the product and promotional material, the per-unit fee drops from US$0.15 to US$0.05.

Who are the founders of HDMI?

The HDMI founders were Hitachi, Panasonic, Philips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson, and Toshiba.

Who owns HDMI logo?

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Is HDMI proprietary?

Since the inception of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) in 2002, the proprietary audio/video interface has been used in more than 10 billion devices.

All HDMI Cables Are NOT The Same!

Does HDMI have royalty?

HDMI is available for a reasonable royalty rate as follows: For each end-user Licensed Product, fifteen cents (US$0.15) per unit sold. If the Adopter reasonably uses the HDMI logo on the product and promotional materials, then the rate drops to five cents (US$0.05) per unit sold.

Is HDMI a brand name?

Licensed and proper use of the HDMI® trademarks protects consumers against confusion, frustration, and economic loss.

Is HDMI a registered trademark?

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Why is HDMI so expensive?

The higher the cost, the better the picture and audio quality: Manufacturers who had their products certified have to make their cables more expensive to cover the cost. However, certification applies to specific cable lengths only. They may receive it for a two-meter HDMI, but not for longer ones.

Is HDMI open source?

HDMI itself is not a royalty free technology, unfortunately. You are free to use it for testing, development, etc.

Why is it called HDMI?

HDMI means High-Definition Multimedia Interface, a standard for simultaneously transmitting digital video and audio from a source, such as a computer or TV cable box, to a computer monitor, TV or projector.

Who makes best HDMI?

Is there a male and female HDMI?

As with most other audio-video cable components, HDMI connectors are gendered and can be either male or female depending on which side of the interface they're required to support in order to complete the connection.

Does HDMI have gold?

The connectors that plug into devices and screens have a thin coating of gold, which makes them very easy to differentiate over normal ones. Because of this extra layer of gold over the connectors, the price of gold HDMI cables is usually higher than normal ones.

Is gold HDMI worth it?

Gold-plated HDMI cables are of a higher grade, and they are better and larger conductors. They boast better shielding and are even more durable than regular HDMI cables. It is also true that gold-plated ends will not have the oxidation that may be found in regular HDMI cables.

Does HDMI require a license?

As we covered in a previous blog article, HDMI specification is not an open standard; you need to be licensed by HDMI LLC in order to implement HDMI in any product or component. Companies who are licensed by HDMI LLC are known as HDMI Adopters.

What is better than HDMI?

DisplayPort can support higher refresh rates than HDMI (at least until HDMI 2.1 becomes more predominant). Let's say you're using a 4K/120 Hz display on HDMI 2.0, this will only allow you to use half the refresh rate, while with DisplayPort 1.3, you'd get to experience the maximum rate.

Is HDMI obsolete?

At the end of the day, HDMI is still the established video signal port on TVs, monitors, gaming consoles, projectors and others. Even as USB-C ports are gaining ground, it is more for powering devices than as a video interface where it might pose more threat to replacing HDMI. Whereas, several devices like PS5.

Is HDMI better for 4K?

If you bought a 4K TV with a true 120Hz refresh rate, like for use with a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, you should move up to an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. If you attach a gaming PC capable of gaming at 4K/60fps to your TV, you'll need an HDMI cable that can handle that level of data transmission.

Can someone use your trademark logo?

Permission to Use Logo Agreement

The United States trademark law as stated in the Lanham Act allows a non-owner of a registered trademark to make "fair use" of it without permission. Fair use includes using a logo in editorial content, among other situations.

Can you patent a name or logo?

No, It Isn't Possible to Patent a Name

To protect your brand name and logo, you will need to utilize the trademark registration service. Both patents and trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Is it illegal to have trademark symbol?

Anyone can use a TM symbol regardless of whether they've successfully registered the trademark, or whether they've applied for a trademark at all. Even if the trademark application is rejected, the owner can continue to use the TM symbol.

What is replacing HDMI?

USB-C can be used to transfer data, power, video, and audio signals between devices in either direction.

What is replacing HDMI cable?

Rather than a wired connection from an HDMI cable, wireless video HDMI uses a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter connects to your gaming console, cable box, Blu-ray or other media device and sends a wireless signal to the receiver.

What is older than HDMI?

VGA is an older standard that carries only a video signal. HDMI is the default cable standard for newer electronic devices, such as Blu-Ray players or LED TVs. HDMI can carry both digital video and audio signals, all while encrypting data with HDCP.