An Introduction to the DLNA Architecture: Network Technologies for Media Devices

As home computer networks continue expanding to engage with TVs, Blu-ray players, security cameras, appliances, and other devices designed to seamlessly "talk" with one another, the realization of futuristic smart homes looms ever closer on the technological horizon —and promises to permanently alter the way people consume and distribute media.

An Introduction to the DLNA Architecture provides the framework for countless media-related scenarios envisioned for networks that integrate computing, communications, and consumer devices. The result of a ten-year collaborative project stretching across multiple industries, this invaluable resource offers a comprehensive introduction to the architecture and protocols designed and developed by the UPnP Forum and, most notably, the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). This book:

• Greatly facilitates the study of media distribution over home networks by providing a unified view of the current technologies and protocols
• Draws on the coordinated efforts of R&D teams from leading computer, communications, and consumer electronic companies
• Explores what lies ahead for home-to-home connectivity, phone and voice communications, personal cloud technologies, digital media distribution, and more

Painting a vivid, multilayered picture of network technologies, from physical connectivity to application, An Introduction to the DLNA Architecture guides readers in exploring new avenues for integrating technology more effectively and, in the process, inspire them to pave new pathways for enhancing the overall home entertainment experience.