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Method of intelligently selecting a signal source and associated apparatus

US8026981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2006
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H7/38
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of intelligently selecting a signal source and associated apparatus is provided. The method comprises the following steps. A display is activated. The display detects activities of a plurality of connection ports to determine at least one active video source. The display displays an image according to the at least one active video source and/or a priority. The connection ports can be an HDMI port, a DVI port, an A/V port or a Y/Pb/Pr port.

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