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Video selection display unit for multiple devices

US8300153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2008
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/436
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Video selection display unit that is capable of routing real-time output signals having a video component from different video signal sources, e.g., different instruments or home entertainment devices, to a single output for display on a monitor or other type of video display. The video selection display unit may be part of an automatic test system or home entertainment system. Control of the video selection display unit can be effected locally via a user interface, such as one or more pushbuttons, and/or remotely over a network which may be the same network used for communication with the instruments or devices or using an infrared remote control unit.

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