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SDMC Introduces Gemini-Powered Voice Assistant at IBC2024: Elevating Smart Home Solutions for Operators

2024-09-18    182 Reads
From September 13 to 16, IBC2024 took place at RAI Amsterdam, attracting over 43,000 attendees, including exhibitors and industry experts from more than 170 countries. As the world's premier event for broadcasting and TV technology, IBC2024 continues to set the benchmark for innovation and influence in the industry.


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At IBC2024, SDMC introduced the Smart Home Voice Assistant Cedar, powered by Google’s Gemini AI model. With edge AI capabilities, Cedar is compatible with the Matter-enabled One Home Solution, covering key areas like smart connectivity, smart entertainment, and smart home. This aims to help operator clients fully leverage network and content gateways to more effectively meet the growing smart home needs of users.



<SDMC Team Demonstrating the AI Home Assistant to Customers>

Next-Gen OTT Streaming Devices: Enhancing the Entertainment Experience


SDMC launched its next-generation OTT boxes and sticks powered by the latest Amlogic S905X5, S905X5M, and S905Y5 chips, featuring AI-SR technology to enhance video clarity with advanced AI algorithms. Running on Android 14 for TV , these devices provide access to popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+, catering to operators' diverse business needs while delivering a more immersive entertainment experience for users.

Additionally, SDMC collaborated with the world's leading fabless semiconductor company, Amlogic, to integrate the advanced Retrieval-Augmented LLMs into OTT boxes. RA-LLMs combine traditional information retrieval and generative large language models to provide smarter content recommendations, real-time information retrieval, and personalized viewing experiences.



<SDMC Team Demonstrating Next-Gen OTT Streaming Devices to Customers>

SDMC also showcased a series of new audio and video products, including:

● 4K Android TV 3.1 Channel Smart Speaker: Delivers high-quality audio and intelligent voice interaction for a fully immersive listening experience.

● 4K Google TV Far-field Mic Box: Equipped with advanced far-field microphone technology for seamless voice control, enhancing user convenience.

● AI Motion Box: Leverages sophisticated AI algorithms to accurately track user movements, offering a new dimension of interactive entertainment.

● AR Glasses & XR Station: Brings augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) technologies into the home, providing an unprecedented immersive experience.



<Customer Experiencing the XR Station>

These products expand the operator’s product portfolio, enhancing the user experience, boosting user engagement, and creating new business opportunities for value-added services.

Google TV Smart Projectors: Tailored for Diverse Viewing Needs


With the rapid growth in demand for home theater and personal entertainment, smart projectors have become increasingly popular in modern households. As the first ODM authorized for Google TV projectors, SDMC showcased the portable RGB laser Google TV projector DP6G and the ultra-short throw RGB laser Google TV projector DH6G at IBC2024.



<SDMC Team Demonstrating Google TV Projectors to Customers>

The DP6G offers an exceptional viewing experience with its RGB laser light source, delivering vibrant colors and detailed images. It features automated image adjustments like auto-focus and auto-keystone, making setup a breeze. With up to two hours of battery life and a compact design, it's perfect for both home and outdoor use. Enjoy bright visuals with 620 lumens and a projection size of 40 to 120 inches.

The DH6G is perfect for small spaces, offering stunning color and detail with its RGB laser light source. It includes auto-focus and auto-keystone for instant setup, and dual 7W speakers for excellent sound. With 600 lumens of brightness and a projection size of 40 to 120 inches, it fits neatly on a TV cabinet, providing a cinematic experience even in limited spaces.

Both projectors deliver an exceptional viewing experience with the Google TV system, offering seamless access to leading streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Users can enjoy a wide array of high-quality content, including movies, TV shows, and online videos. With a built-in Google Play app store, additional apps can be easily downloaded for a personalized experience. These projectors are perfect for modern home theaters and personal entertainment.

Comprehensive Home Network Solutions: Ensuring High-Speed and Reliable Connectivity


With the growing diversity of home entertainment methods, applications like HD video streaming, cloud gaming, and online education require enhanced network performance. SDMC has crafted comprehensive home network solutions to give operators a competitive edge in the market.



<SDMC Team Showcasing Comprehensive Home Network Solutions to Customers>

SDMC's comprehensive home network solutions cover Wireless, Cable, and Fiber access technologies, supporting the latest technologies like 5G, DOCSIS 4.0, XGS-PON, and Wi-Fi 7, meeting the business needs of different operators. Through Mesh networking technology, seamless network coverage can be achieved in large residences and villas, ensuring users enjoy stable, high-speed, and reliable network service experiences anywhere in the home. With an open architecture compatible with platforms like Linux, RDK-B, OpenWrt, and prpl, it provides operators with flexible, scalable innovative solutions, helping them enhance brand image, optimize operations, and provide a solid network foundation for value-added services and new applications.

AI Voice Assistant Cedar: Elevating Smart Home Interactions


SDMC's innovative voice assistant, Cedar, utilizes Google's Gemini AI model along with advanced TTS (Text-to-Speech) and STT (Speech-to-Text) technologies to allow users to control smart home devices effortlessly through natural voice commands.

Compatible with SDMC’s One Home Solution, which supports Matter, Cedar integrates seamlessly with the XHome AI platform, enabling efficient voice control across a wide range of smart home devices. With support for multiple languages, Cedar offers a smooth and intuitive experience for users worldwide.



<SDMC Team Presenting Smart Home Solutions to Customers>

Leveraging the advanced Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SDMC has developed a comprehensive smart home ecosystem that includes the IoT platform, AI audio-visual platform, AI voice interaction platform, and data analytics platform. This solution provides operators with device management, operational support, and user engagement services. It not only helps operators quickly enter the smart home market but also creates new revenue streams through value-added services, enhancing overall competitiveness.

At IBC2024, SDMC attracted significant attention with its innovative products and solutions. If you’re interested in enhancing your smart home services or have specific needs, we invite you to contact us. Our team is ready to discuss how SDMC’s solutions can meet your objectives and address your customers’ evolving needs.
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