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Projector, network system including projector, and method of controlling projector on network system

US7150534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2006
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4788
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A projector comprises an optical engine which projects an image based on a video signal; a circuit section which controls operation of the optical engine; a power source which supplies electric power to the circuit section; a network interface, through which the circuit section communicates with a remote network terminal device; and a hub which is connected to the network interface and includes a plurality of ports. The network interface communicates with the remote network terminal device through one of the ports of the hub. Further, the power source of the projector supplies electric power to the hub.

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