Seminar on Google’s Chromecast Technology

PRESENTED BY: ABHISHEK VERMA

CONTENTS IntroductionHistory of ChromecastFeatures and Design Hardware SetupHow Chromecast works? Why do we need Chromecast?List of Apps used with Chromecast ApplicationsConclusion and References

EST. TIME 10-12 MINS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION WHAT IS CHROMECAST? The Chromecast is a HDMI dongle that’s about the size of a USB flash

drive, weighs just 34 grams (1 .2 Oz) and is of 2”. It is a device that plays audio/video content on a high-definition display

 by directly Streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network.

CHROMECAST ACCORDING TO GOOGLEWith Chromecast, you can easily enjoy your favourite online entertainment on your HDTV— movies, TV shows, music, and more from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Google Play Movies, Music, Chrome etc.

 

CHROMECAST ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY REVIEWS Chromecast is Google’s low‐cost answer to TV streaming. Chromecast certainly fixes the out‐of‐reach hardware issue by selling for a rock‐bottom price. If you can plug an HDMI cable into a television, you can use Chromecast.

The Google Chromecast is a dirt‐cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix and YouTube to your TV using Android or IOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it easy to take on‐the‐go.

HISTORY OF CHROMECAST

Before Chromecast there is a device called Nexus Q, which is a discontinued digital media player that was developed by Google. Unveiled at the Google I/O developers' conference on June 2012, the device was expected to be released to the public in the United States shortly thereafter for US$300. The Nexus Q was designed to leverage Google's online media offerings, such as Google Play Music, Google Play Movies & TV, and YouTube, to provide a "shared" experience.

HISTORY OF CHROMECAST

The Nexus Q received mixed reviews from critics following its unveiling. While its polarizing design was praised, the Q was criticized for its lack of functionality in comparison to similar devices such as Apple TV, including a lack of third-party content services, no support for streaming content directly from other devices, as well as other software issues that affected the usability of the device

HISTORY OF CHROMECAST

Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. Designed as small dongles, the devices play audio/video content on a high-definition television or home audio system by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. Users select the media to play using mobile apps and web apps that support the Google Cast technology. Alternatively, content can be mirrored from the Google Chrome web browser running on a personal computer, as well as from the screen of some Android devices.

The first-generation Chromecast, a video streaming device, was announced on July 24, 2013, and made available for purchase on the same day in the United States for US$35.[3] The Google Cast SDK was released on February 3, 2014, allowing third parties to modify their software to work with Chromecast. According to Google, over 20,000 Google Cast–ready apps are available, as of May 2015.

CHROMECAST IS NOT AN USB FLASH DRIVE• At first glance, Chromecast could be mistaken for a USB flash drive.. • For those participants, it was very hard to understand that Chromecast worked wirelessly and even though it “connects” to laptops and mobile devices, it did not need to be physically connected to those devices.

FEATURES AND DESIGN

Chromecast is 2.4 inches in length with the weight of just 34 grams. It has HDMI output connector on one end and micro USB port on the other

end. It has reset button and also LED status light It has 512 MB of RAM and 2GB of flash memory It has built in WIFI and Bluetooth. It automatically updates with the new features. Your friends and family can cast to the TV using their own phone or tablet, too. With the guest mode feature.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Output: HDMI, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible

Wireless Standards: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)

Chip: Marvell 88DE3005(Armada 1500-mini) RAM: Micron DDR3L 512 MB Power: USB (USB cable and power adapter included) Flash Storage : 2 GB Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2 Max. Output Video Resolution: 1080p

SETTING UP

HOW DO YOU SETUP?

Plug in: Plug Chromecast into your TV using micro USB cable and power adapter

HOW DO YOU SETUP?

Connect: connect both the Chromecast and mobile device, tablet or laptop to same WI-FI home network.

Set up: Download the Chromecast app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop to set up your Chromecast.

HOW DO YOU SETUP?

Watch: Cast videos, movies, TV shows and more from your smartphone, tablet or laptop directly onto your TV

After setup you can enjoy your movie on large

screen

HOW CHROMECAST WORKS?

HOW CHROMECAST WORKS?

Chromecast has 2 components: DIAL (Discovery and launch protocol) REST Service

DIAL Protocol was developed by Netflix and YouTube which is owned by Google. This protocol is being integrated into devices and apps by various manufactures and content provider.

DIAL protocol allows the DIAL client to locate the DIAL server device running on the same WIFI network. In the case of Chromecast, your phone, tablet or laptop act as a client and the Chromecast itself is the server.

REST protocol then receives the HTTP request from the client device(mobile ,laptop, tablet, pc) to launch the applications on the server device(Chromecast).

WHY DO WE NEED CHROMECAST?

It is a low cost product that commoditizes the hardware aspect of the category focusing all value on the software and thus the ecosystem.

Chromecast is simple to use – you merely plug the product into your TV’s existing HDMI port and connect via an existing Wi-Fi network / wireless device;

As with Google / Android’s platform in general, the platform is more open than the Apple platform as it works across platforms (Apple TV only operates with iOS devices and Macs).

LIST OF CHROMECAST SUPPORTED APPS

LIST OF CHROMECAST SUPPORTED APPS

YouTube Play store Google Play Music HBO GO Chrome Hulu Plus Netflix UFC.TV Watch Espn

Plex Google+ Songza Red Bull.TV Vevo Viki RealPlayer Cloud Just Dance now Cast Pad

APPLICATIONS

Leave Cables Behind Some problems with cables1. During travels you need to carry specific cables for specific laptops.2. With Mac Books, that means a Mini Display Port to HDMI converter, usually, which can run from $7 to $353. Sometimes you need to carry different audio cables too.

APPLICATIONS

Make Better Presentations 1. The Chromecast works best when you’re streaming from a

browser tab, so it’s better to check once the compatibility. 2. works best with google docs. 3. another option PDF.

APPLICATIONS

Let everyone join In1. Group Discussion require many people and their ideas and a

mode(device) to represent.2. Immediate switching is required.3. How Chromecast solves this problem?

APPLICATIONS

Have fun 1.when you are connected you can stream YouTube. 2.play games. 3. even guests can cast in using guest feature.

CONCLUSION

Chromecast is an easy product to set up and use due to a carefully crafted out-of-box experience

Compatibility android devices and Windows too with just an application needed for the connection.

While casting, you’re free to use your phone for other things

CONCLUSION

While there are plenty of alternatives out there to make a television smarter, Chromecast is one of the most affordable yet functional.

Google has committed to launching the device more broadly & internationally with the intent of adding to the library of compatible apps, ultimately setting consumer expectations that every app will be "castable".

REFERENCES

[1] Designing the Chromecast Out-of-Box Experience by: Noor Ali-Hasan

[2] Chromecast for Business: Five Smart Things to Stream on Your Screen by Mathew Guay.

[3] Chromecast Available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast

[4] Chromecast based Applications available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecastapplications.

[5] Forensic analysis of Chromecast and Miracast devices by Peter van Bolhuis, Cedric Van Bockhaven.

[6] Chromecast Deployment Guide, Release 7.6, First Published: March, 2014

[7] CHROMECAST by Ryan Ferro, john marsh.

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