Japanese Cos. Plan Web TV Joint Standard
Matsushita and three other Japanese electronics makers plan to develop a join standard for new Internet televisions that will make it easier for people to see video available on the Web.
The Internet TVs will features a remote control that allows online access with the touch of a button and will also eliminate the need for a personal computer keyboard to make the gadget more user-friendly.
The new televisions will use Linux operating systems instead of Microsoft Windows, it added. That feature is aimed at cutting the time needed to boot up and reducing the risk of virus infection.
The five rivals set up a joint company last month called TV Portal Service Corp. to develop a common standard for connecting the Web. Sony and Matsushita are the lead shareholders, each with 35 percent stake. The others have 10 percent shares.
Together, the five companies expect to sell 10 million to 20 million units by Japan's 2011 changeover to terrestrial digital broadcasting, according to the report.
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