Method and system for a media processor
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1. A set top box comprising:
- a memory that stores instructions;
a high definition multimedia interface port;
a rechargeable battery coupled to the high definition multimedia interface port; and
a processor coupled to the memory, the high definition multimedia interface port, and the rechargeable battery, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations comprising;
determining whether the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from an external source;
responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the external source;
receiving power from the high definition multimedia interface port, andtrickle charging the rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port.
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Abstract
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presentation device having a controller that performs operations including enabling a supply of power to a portable battery operated device from a presentation port where the presentation port is a high definition multimedia interface port by trickle charging a rechargeable battery of the portable battery operated device through the presentation port, and receiving from the portable battery operated device an audio-visual signal for presentation at the presentation device through the presentation port. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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1. A set top box comprising:
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a memory that stores instructions; a high definition multimedia interface port; a rechargeable battery coupled to the high definition multimedia interface port; and a processor coupled to the memory, the high definition multimedia interface port, and the rechargeable battery, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations comprising; determining whether the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from an external source; responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the external source; receiving power from the high definition multimedia interface port, and trickle charging the rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A media processor comprising:
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a memory that stores instructions; a first high definition multimedia interface port; a rechargeable battery coupled to the high definition multimedia interface port; and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations comprising; determining whether the first high definition multimedia interface port receives power from an external source enabling trickle charging of the rechargeable battery; and in response to determining that the first high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the external source; receiving power via the first high definition multimedia interface port, and trickle charging the rechargeable battery using a second high definition multimedia interface input port of a presentation device coupled to the media processor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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determining, by a processor, whether a high definition multimedia interface port of a portable set top box receives power from an external source; and in response to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the external source; receiving, by the processor, inline power through the high definition multimedia interface port, and charging, by the processor, a rechargeable battery by trickle charging using the inline power. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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