Power for an HDMI source device
US10176780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2370/22
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device is provided for use with an audiovisual device and a cable having a first end and a second end. The audiovisual device can receive digital television audiovisual signals. The cable includes a data channel, a control channel and a power line and can transmit the digital television audiovisual signals. The first end can connect to the audiovisual device, whereas the second end can connect to the device. The device includes a connector, a detecting portion and a power source. The connector can connect to the second end. The detecting portion can generate a connection signal based on a connection of the connector to the second end. The power source can provide power based on the connection signal.
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