World’s first RDK video accelerator with an Amlogic SoC

Challenge

Skyworth wanted a flexible engagement model – they had considerable resources that they could bring to bear but needed a partner who could work with them and utilise their team where appropriate.
The aim of the project was to help Skyworth develop the world’s first RDK Video Accelerator using the Amlogic S905X2 SoC.
Shortly after this project started, this platform was selected by a major operator and consequently the scope of the work was expanded to support the development of this platform through to a full product.

We set up the code configuration, build scripts and recipes enabling subsequent work to be easily up-streamed and down-streamed with the RDK Code Management Framework (CMF).
Using an Agile approach, we worked with Skyworth and Amlogic to ingest their code and generate a baseline build that all parties could work from.
We undertook the initial integration of the RDK middleware with the Skyworth and Amlogic platform code, testing and resolving issues until baseline functionality was achieved.
The Skyworth Video Accelerator required some platform-specific customisations including Bluetooth remote and Wi-Fi integration, rescue loader development, and configuration of Widevine and Cobalt.

To successfully deliver RDK projects you must be able to work efficiently with multiple stakeholders. In this case, there were parties from Skyworth, Amlogic, RDK-M, and other technology providers.
Our experience, collaborative approach and strong communications helped ensure effective project delivery across all the stakeholders and facilitated knowledge transfer to Skyworth.

Chris Briggs, CTO Skyworth

The world’s first RDK Video Accelerator on Amlogic allows operators to rapidly deploy their services with ease and control.

Creation of a strong and dynamic partnership that can deliver cost-effective RDK products to operators who want to deploy premium OTT apps fast.

Proof that with the right collaboration partners (Consult Red & Skyworth) – RDK can rapidly deliver at a low cost.

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