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Method and system for a media processor

  • US 8,739,238 B2
  • Filed: 05/22/2012
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • decoding in a portable set top box device audio-visual information into a high definition multimedia interface standard format, thereby generating a high definition multimedia interface signal;

    transmitting the high definition multimedia interface signal containing decoded audio-visual information in a high definition multimedia interface standard format from the portable set top box device to a presentation device by way of a high definition multimedia interface port of the portable set top box device, wherein the portable set top box device comprises a rechargeable battery;

    powering the portable set top box device inline through the high definition multimedia interface port of the portable set top box device, wherein the powering comprises powering the rechargeable battery by way of trickle charging using a high definition multimedia interface input port of the presentation device responsive to the portable set top box device being coupled to the presentation device;

    interfacing with a communication device by way of a radio frequency or an infrared source of the portable set top box device; and

    interfacing with a communication network via a network interface of the portable set top box device.

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