Silicon, Not Just Software, Key To Pervasive Media > Silicon, Not Just Software, Key To Pervasive Media > January 15, 2004: “Pervasive media refers to the electronic extension and expansion of the human senses through the ubiquitous presence of intelligent software and silicon systems. The concept relies on a mix of technologies, from digital signal processing to computer networks and information management. Its adherents envision, and in some cases are beginning to deliver, a spectrum of content, applications and services that enable improved information access and communications across a range of rich interfaces, displays, smart output devices and terminals.”