• by Wayne Friedman , February 24, 2010

Many Internet-to-TV services/technologies abound -- and more are on the way.

Now Long Island, NY-based Cablevision Systems has announced a new wireless digital service that will seamlessly connect its consumers' computers to their TVs. Using the company digital network, the multiple system cable operator says a consumer will be able to transmit any content in real-time to their big-screen TVs.

Content includes photos, home videos and music; Internet content including streaming video sites and audio, such as Internet radio; applications including email, documents and spreadsheets; as well as desktop applications such as widgets.

The "PC to TV Media Relay" can be activated with one push of a remote control button. The content is transferred to a dedicated channel that is accessible only by the customer.

Cablevision says the "relay" will eliminate the need to change input settings on the TV, as with most in-home networking alternatives, or to purchase and install additional equipment. A consumer only needs to download software to enable the PC to TV Media Relay service.

The new service can be extended to other consumer equipment, such as handheld devices and to in-home wireless networks.

Cablevision plans to begin a trial of its "PC to TV Media Relay" for the PC by June 2010.