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Hardware module for adding functionality to television

US7966637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2007
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4183
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular interface allows new functionalities to be added to a television receiver. A module can be added to the television receiver through the interface that will enable additional functionalities on the television. The interface allows copy protection of digital video and audio content by incorporating HDCP technology, thereby also allowing the manufacturer of the interface to control the access to the interface.

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