HDMI规格1.4版出来了，HDMI 1.4规格提供以下新功能：
HDMI以太网络通道
HDMI规格1.4在缆线中增加了数据通路,来达成双向的传送.有此功能的设备在连结後,将可用乙太线100Mb/秒的速度发送和接收数据,并使这些设备立即成为IP基础的设备.HDMI以太网络通道可让集成互联网功能的HDMI设备，无需使用其他以太网络线缆，即可与其他HDMI设备共享其互联网连线。此一新功能同时也提供HDMI设备间共享内容所需的互连架构
HDMI Ethernet Channel
With networking capabilities now available in a wide range of IP-enabled home entertainment devices, from TVs and gaming consoles to DVRs and more, adding an Ethernet channel is a big step forward in the evolution of the HDMI standard. Consumers can enjoy all the benefits of Ethernet connectivity via HDMI, and further simplify their systems by eliminating the need for separate Ethernet cables.
- Accommodates current and future IP-based networking solutions for consumer electronics, including DLNA, IPTV, LiquidHD, and UPnP.
- Allows multiple connected devices to share an Internet connection.
- Enables native-format content distribution between connected devices, including recording and playback across a networked system.
- Provides a true one-cable solution for all your home entertainment needs, offering HDMI’s world-cl quality and reliability plus all the benefits of home entertainment networking in one powerful connection.
