Combined audio/video/USB device
US8514929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4398
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combined audio video device includes inputs for receiving an audio video signal from a source. The device includes in one enclosure audio and video processor portions configured such that the audio and video processors use a common communications line for coupling electrical signals form the device to a host computer. The audio processor is operable to accept an audio signal and to provide audio enhancements to the audio signal. In one embodiment, the common communications line is a USB cable. In another embodiment, a USB hub is integrated into the device.
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