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Method and system for transparent addition of features to network devices

  • US 20060041920A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2004
  • Published: 02/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of incrementally adding functions to a network including a source device and a sink device, wherein the source device provides signals to the sink device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) determining the type of a source signal from the source device;

    (b) determining if the sink device is capable of properly utilizing the source signal; and

    (c) if the sink device is not capable of utilizing the source signal, then providing a function in the network which enables the sink device to properly utilize the source signal.

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