Abstract: A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV.

Abstract: A switching module, system and method facilitate communications between one or more non-CEC enabled devices and a television of an audio/visual (A/V) system. The switching module is able to accommodate both Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) enabled and non-CEC enabled devices for communication with the television. In response to user control of a user interface of the switching module, when a non-CEC enabled device is coupled to the switching module, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) input port of the HDMI switching module is selected and a default HDMI device type and corresponding HDMI logic address is set for the non-CEC enabled device. This information is displayed for the user by the television.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a personal information mode in a television device includes personal information data that is selectably accessed from at least one remote information source. A display of the television device is configured to display a personal information interface to a system user. A personal information module of the television then automatically displays the personal information to the system user on the personal information interface.

Abstract: When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone.

Abstract: A color calibration system includes a visual display terminal (VDT), a color calibration sensor optically coupled to the VDT, and a computer processing unit (CPU) electrically coupled to the VDT and the color calibration sensor. The VDT has a display screen and a plurality of color channels, each color channel having an intensity input, a bias input, and a gain input. The VDT produces an image on the display screen responsive to the intensity input. The color calibration sensor provides values responsive to the chromaticity and luminance of a test patch portion of the image on the display screen. The CPU performs calibration of the VDT including setting the bias of each color channel to reduce the difference between a target black point and the test patch with the intensity input at a minimum value for each color channel.

Abstract: A color calibration system includes a visual display terminal (VDT), a color calibration sensor optically coupled to the VDT, and a computer processing unit (CPU) electrically coupled to the VDT and the color calibration sensor. The VDT has a display screen and a plurality of color channels, each color channel having an intensity input, a bias input, and a gain input. The VDT produces an image on the display screen responsive to the intensity input. The color calibration sensor provides values responsive to the chromaticity and luminance of a test patch portion of the image on the display screen. The CPU performs calibration of the VDT including setting the bias of each color channel to reduce the difference between a target black point and the test patch with the intensity input at a minimum value for each color channel.

Abstract: A block of foam is wrapped with a conductive foil to replace a metal spring used to both support and ground an electrical component in an electronic device. In particular, the foam block wrapped in foil may be used to support a video board in a display device while grounding the EMI shielding on the board and related components. The foil is preferably adhered to the foam block with an adhesive.

Abstract: A tensioning clip and high voltage wire holder is disclosed, which includes a body portion, hooked portions which extend out from the body portion, each for grasping a degaussing cable, and maintaining it against a cathode ray tube, and a clip, disposed opposite the hooked portions, and connected to the body portion, that maintains a high voltage cable away from the cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A housing adapted in ordinary use to remain stationary and resist lateral movement upon a surface on which it is resting, and capable of selective facilitation of lateral movement upon such surface is disclosed. The housing has a base having a bottom in opposing relation to such surface and at least one roller mechanism contained within a mounting within the base and extending through the bottom into contact with such surface. There is at least one side wall connected to the base and extending away from such surface and an operating mechanism extending through the side wall and in operative engagement with a brake member associated with a respective one of each of the at least one roller mechanisms.