Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling an audio/video connection in a device is described. The method includes entering a first state in response to a user input, the first state powering a portion of circuits, detecting the presence of a signal, the signal to be output from the device for display on a display device, and entering a second state if the presence of the signal is detected, powering circuits for outputting the received signal. The apparatus includes a standby circuit, receiving a user input placing the apparatus into a first state, a receiving circuit detecting the presence of a signal in the first state and providing a signal to place the apparatus in a second state if the signal is detected, and a processing circuit being operational in the second state, the signal processing circuit outputting the signal for display on a display device in the second state.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling an audio/video connection in a device is described. The method includes entering a first state in response to a user input, the first state powering a portion of circuits, detecting the presence of a signal, the signal to be output from the device for display on a display device, and entering a second state if the presence of the signal is detected, powering circuits for outputting the received signal. The apparatus includes a standby circuit, receiving a user input placing the apparatus into a first state, a receiving circuit detecting the presence of a signal in the first state and providing a signal to place the apparatus in a second state if the signal is detected, and a processing circuit being operational in the second state, the signal processing circuit outputting the signal for display on a display device in the second state.

Abstract: The present principles of the embodiments generally relate to an apparatus and a method for processing and/or displaying of electronic book and/or web media content. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention is able to process text of an electronic book or a web page and replaces any word or phrase in the electronic media dynamically based on a selected rating level of an electronic device, such e.g., an electronic reader, cell phone or a tablet. In another exemplary embodiment, the words or phrases associated with a selected rating level and the associated lists of their replacements may be modifiable by a user, so customized lists of terms may be used with different user rating levels.

Abstract: Several implementations provide a system for sequencing, or cueing, content for presentation to an audience. One such implementation provides a low bit-rate system for use with, for example, a tablet. One particular implementation constructs a display plane including a first content source window indicating content from a first content source, and a timeline for sequencing the first content source into a presentation for a presentation device. The display plane is provided to a remote device, and command information is received from the remote device. The command information is for modifying the display plane. The display plane is modified based on the received command information. Another particular implementation receives the display plane, determines command information for modifying the display plane, and provides the command information to the remote device for modifying the display plane.

Abstract: A method is capable of controlling signal transmission for multiple electronic devices in a system such as a satellite distribution system. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of receiving a signal indicating a request from a device, changing an operating state of a signal source to be compatible with an operation of the device in response to the signal, and providing a signal path between the device and the signal source in response to the signal.

Abstract: An architecture and protocol enables signal communications between either a frequency translation module and a decoder within a dwelling, or between an antenna and a decoder within a dwelling. According to an exemplary embodiment, the decoder comprises a switch 33 between the low noise block converter power supply, and a transceiver and output coupling. The switch 33 generates a high impedance during operation of the frequency translation module and the LNB power supply 38, thereby isolating the transceiver and the output coupling from the LNB power supply. The switch generates a low impedance between the LNB power supply and the transceiver and output coupling during operation of the LNB power supply.

Abstract: A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing (12), a sensor package (14), an actuator (16) and a switch (18). The sensor package (14) is disposed within the sensor housing (12) and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the first and second screens (36) and is adapted to expand when exposed to a predetermined quantity of a first predetermined fluid. The actuator (16) is disposed proximate the sensor package (14) within the sensor housing (12) and moveable between a first position and a second position through an intermediate position. The switch (18) is disposed proximate the actuator (16) and is operable between closed and open positions. When the actuator (16) is in the second position at least a portion of the actuator (16) depresses the switch (18) to control an-electrical, circuit connected therewith.

Abstract: Several implementations provide a system for sequencing, or cueing, content for presentation to an audience. One such implementation provides a low bit-rate system for use with, for example, a tablet. One particular implementation constructs a display plane including a first content source window indicating content from a first content source, and a timeline for sequencing the first content source into a presentation for a presentation device. The display plane is provided to a remote device, and command information is received from the remote device. The command information is for modifying the display plane. The display plane is modified based on the received command information. Another particular implementation receives the display plane, determines command information for modifying the display plane, and provides the command information to the remote device for modifying the display plane.

Abstract: A method for selecting antenna configurations in a satellite receiving system, the method comprising: selecting antenna configurations using a first mode of operation wherein frequency shift keying (“FSK”) of a frequency is implemented, or a second mode of operation wherein a DC level is implemented, and adaptively controlling a capacitor to condition a signal while the second mode is in use and removing the effects of the capacitor while the first mode is in use.

Abstract: A data receiving circuit is capable of properly receiving current modulated signals having a wide range of frequencies. According to an exemplary embodiment, the data receiving circuit includes a current mirror operative to receive a current modulated signal from an external device and to convert the current modulated signal to a voltage signal. A data slicer is operative to generate digital data responsive to the voltage signal.

Abstract: An architecture for protecting circuitry used for signal communications between a frequency translation module and a decoder from transient voltage surges. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first signal path between a transmission line and a first reference potential for conducting negative voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, comprising a first diode and a first clamping diode, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the first diode and the first clamping diode, and a second signal path between the transmission line and the first reference potential, comprising a second diode and a second clamping diode for conducting positive voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the second diode and the second clamping diode.

Abstract: A method of processing an LNB power supply output signal comprising providing an LNB selection signal to select a first of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, superimposing a tone onto the LNB selection signal to select a second of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, providing a first transponder selection voltage to select a first set of transponders within the input signal, providing a second transponder selection voltage to select a second set of transponders within the input signal, and activating an adaptive load to preserve the tone if the second of the plurality of LNB signals is selected.

Abstract: A method is capable of controlling signal transmission for multiple electronic devices in a system such as a satellite distribution system. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of receiving a signal indicating a request from a device, changing an operating state of a signal source to be compatible with an operation of the device in response to the signal, and providing a signal path between the device and the signal source in response to the signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to system diagnostic circuitry for antenna systems with active antenna components. More specifically, the present invention discloses an apparatus comprising a connection between an antenna and a power supply conducting a first DC voltage, a source of a pulse width modulated signal, a lowpass filter for converting the pulse width modulated signal to a second DC voltage, and a comparator for comparing the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage and generating an output signal responsive to the difference between the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage.

Abstract: An architecture and protocol enables signal communications between either a frequency translation module and a decoder within a dwelling, or between an antenna and a decoder within a dwelling. According to an exemplary embodiment, the decoder comprises a switch 33 between the low noise block converter power supply, and a transceiver and output coupling. The switch 33 generates a high impedance during operation of the frequency translation module and the LNB power supply 38, thereby isolating the transceiver and the output coupling from the LNB power supply. The switch generates a low impedance between the LNB power supply and the transceiver and output coupling during operation of the LNB power supply.

Abstract: An architecture for protecting circuitry used for signal communications between a frequency translation module and a decoder from transient voltage surges. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first signal path between a transmission line and a first reference potential for conducting negative voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, comprising a first diode and a first clamping diode, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the first diode and the first clamping diode, and a second signal path between the transmission line and the first reference potential, comprising a second diode and a second clamping diode for conducting positive voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the second diode and the second clamping diode.

Abstract: A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing (12), a sensor package (14), an actuator (16) and a switch (18). The sensor package (14) is disposed within the sensor housing (12) and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the first and second screens (36) and is adapted to expand when exposed to a predetermined quantity of a first predetermined fluid. The actuator (16) is disposed proximate the sensor package (14) within the sensor housing (12) and moveable between a first position and a second position through an intermediate position. The switch (18) is disposed proximate the actuator (16) and is operable between closed and open positions. When the actuator (16) is in the second position at least a portion of the actuator (16) depresses the switch (18) to control an-electrical, circuit connected therewith.

Abstract: An architecture for protecting circuitry used for signal communications between a frequency translation module (20) and a decoder (60) from transient voltage surges. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first signal path between a transmission line and a first reference potential, comprising a high impedance negative surge path; and a second signal path between the transmission line and the first reference potential, comprising a high impedance positive surge path, a low inductance surge path and a DC blocker circuit, wherein said high impedance positive surge path is configured in series with said low inductance surge path and said DC blocker circuit, wherein each of said low inductance surge path and said DC blocker circuit are coupled between said high impedance positive surge path and said source of reference potential.

Abstract: A two level current limiting power supply system is capable of reducing thermal stress during current overload conditions. According to an exemplary embodiment, the power supply system includes a measurement device for measuring a current supplied to a load, and a processor for disabling the current to the load for a first disable period if the current exceeds a first threshold for a first test period, and for disabling the current to the load for a second disable period if the current exceeds a second threshold for a second test period.

Abstract: A method of processing an LNB power supply output signal comprising providing an LNB selection signal to select a first of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, superimposing a tone onto the LNB selection signal to select a second of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, providing a first transponder selection voltage to select a first set of transponders within the input signal, providing a second transponder selection voltage to select a second set of transponders within the input signal, and activating an adaptive load to preserve the tone if the second of the plurality of LNB signals is selected.