Abstract: Improved systems are provided for implementing low-cost, low-power, highly compatible bidirectional video and user interface links. These systems permit a remote terminal to present a video user interface (e.g., a touchscreen interface) and to receive an HD video stream for a base system that is in communication with the terminal via Internet Protocol or some other low-cost, reliable long-distance communication means. To reduce complexity, bandwidth requirements, and power, transmission of HD video from the terminal to the base can be accomplished using a system-on-chip that performs video compression, which may be essentially lossless, and that transmits the compressed stream over a network interface. The transmission of video from the base to the terminal can be accomplished in a lossy and/or lower-resolution manner via a USB-over-network channel. This channel can then be instantiated at the base unit as a video-over-USB device, improving compatibility and reducing configuration requirements at the base.

Abstract: A combination of a wet mate electrical connector and a gigabit miniature transceiver in a pressure resistant cable plug connector assembly. The cable plug connector assembly includes a wet mate connector, a miniature gigabit transceiver, and electrical and optical connections necessary to convert transmitted electrical data signals to optical data signals and vice versa.

Abstract: A combination of a wet mate electrical connector and a gigabit miniature transceiver in a pressure resistant cable plug connector assembly. The cable plug connector assembly includes a wet mate connector, a miniature gigabit transceiver, and electrical and optical connections necessary to convert transmitted electrical data signals to optical data signals and vice versa.