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HbbTV licenses its logo to consumer electronic devices


GENEVA, SWITZERLAND ?– The HbbTV Association announced a new licensing initiative Tuesday with the hopes that it will help create greater awareness of the the HTML5-based hybrid TV standard. The organization said it will license the HbbTV logo to consumer electronics manufacturers that sell HbbTV devices. Vendors will be able to use the logo on their device as well as on their print and web promotional materials. In order to receive approval to use the HbbTV logo, a manufacturer's HbbTV device must pass the association's certification process for compatibility, which is done either through self-testing or at a registered test...