Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface using a modified format switcher for controlling electronic hardware. The modified format switcher enables infrared, RS-232, TCPIP, audio, and consumer electronics control interconnection with the high definition multimedia interface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 28, 2012
Date of Patent:
December 8, 2015
Assignee:
KEY DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Mikhail Tsinberg, Ilsoo Yu, Leon Glenn Tsinberg
Abstract: A device for transmitting multiple control formats from an audio/video source to an audio/video monitor receiver. The device includes a high definition multimedia interface cable that has a plurality of communication channels, including a consumer electronic control channel. Furthermore, a pair of plugs are coupled to the respective ends of the high definition multimedia interface cable and can be coupled to audio/video sources and receivers. A pair of interface ports are further coupled to the high definition multimedia interface cable and communicatively coupled to the consumer electronic control channel. The device transmits a first control format on the consumer electronic control channel when the input port is not coupled to a switching device and transmits a second control format on the consumer electronic control channel when the input port is coupled to a switching device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 5, 2014
Publication date:
August 28, 2014
Applicant:
KEY DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Mikhail Tsinberg, Leon G. Tsinberg, Ilsoo Yu