CyberLink Corp., a provider for the connected digital lifestyle, announced its collaboration with Microsoft (News - Alert) Corp. in two major areas: DirectX Video Acceleration High Definition (DXVA-HD) technology optimization on CyberLink's leading Blu-ray player technology and Multi-Touch optimization on CyberLink PowerCinema.

 

CyberLink wants to work with Microsoft to make sure their Blu-ray player technology is compatible with Windows 7 and will support DXVA-HD optimized video graphics cards.

 

The DXVA-HD optimization enhances performance by reconfiguring the Blu-ray Disc plane composition pipeline. It allows video decoding for Blu-ray Discs to be accelerated for a better viewing experience but also reducing CPU power consumption, which when watching movies can take much away from the PC’s battery life.

 

"Innovative software plays a key role in the Windows experience," said Gary Schare, Director of Hardware Ecosystem Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "In developing Windows 7 it is important to work with companies like CyberLink to provide customers with the tools and features they need to get the most out of their PC."

 

As for the Multi-Touch optimization on CyberLink PowerCinema, Microsoft is helping CyberLink mesh their Windows 7 product with the multi-touch feature.

 

Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. said, "We are very excited to be working closely with Microsoft on the latest technology development on Windows 7. As PCs are quickly becoming entertainment centers where consumers can access a wide variety of personal and professional content, CyberLink will leverage the new features and technology available in Windows 7 to deliver the best possible entertainment experience on the PC."

 

Last month, CyberLink introduced its high-definition digital media solutions on Linux for Netbooks and Nettops -- CyberLink PowerDVD Linux and PowerCinema Linux. Now with CyberLink's solution offerings, users can now experience HD digital media on Linux PC's.