How does the RVU RUI technology work?
The concept of a remote user interface for clients is not new. However, the idea that clients should be able to provide a full-featured user interface by implementing minimal functionality, leaving most of the “hard work” to the server, is unique to RVU. RVU’s RUI implements the majority of user interface functionality on the server. Remote key presses are passed directly from each client to the server. The server interprets them, responds appropriately (e.g., changes channels), and renders all UI screens in a device-independent manner. It then delivers UI data plus any streaming data (e.g., video and audio) back to the client for display. Rather than implementing an entire UI via client-side software, RVU RUI protocol clients are process-light or “thin” while providing a robust, consistent UI experience throughout the home.
