Method, apparatus and system for controlling peripheral devices in communication with a playout device using a high definition multimedia interface
US9330032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4367
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, apparatus and system for controlling a peripheral device in communication with a content playout device. In various embodiments of the present invention, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) applications are provided for communication between a control device and a content playout device for controlling the operational functionality of a peripheral device via the content playout device using HDMI communication means and, in one embodiment, vendor specific commands. That is, associated control signals are provided for controlling and communicating with peripheral devices connected to a playout device, such as a display, for, in various embodiments, affecting the presentation of specific or requested content.
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