Method and system for a media processor
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1. A media processor comprising:
- a memory that stores instructions;
a wireless interface;
a high definition multimedia interface port;
a rechargeable battery coupled to the high definition multimedia interface port; and
a processing system including 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 a presentation device;
responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the presentation device;
receiving power from the high definition multimedia interface port, andtrickle charging the rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port; and
obtaining media content via the wireless interface from a media content distribution network.
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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 media processor comprising:
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a memory that stores instructions; a wireless interface; a high definition multimedia interface port; a rechargeable battery coupled to the high definition multimedia interface port; and a processing system including 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 a presentation device; responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the presentation device; receiving power from the high definition multimedia interface port, and trickle charging the rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port; and obtaining media content via the wireless interface from a media content distribution network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processing system including a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising:
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determining whether a high definition multimedia interface port of a media processor receives power from a presentation device; responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the presentation device; receiving power via the high definition multimedia interface port from the presentation device, and trickle charging a rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port; and responsive to receiving power from the high definition multimedia interface port, requesting and receiving media content via a wireless interface from a communication network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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determining, by a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) set top box including a processor, whether a high definition multimedia interface port of the DBS set top box receives power from a presentation device; responsive to determining that the high definition multimedia interface port receives power from the presentation device; receiving, by the DBS set top box, inline power from the high definition multimedia interface port, and trickle charging, by the DBS set top box, a rechargeable battery via the high definition multimedia interface port using the inline power; and receiving, by the DBS set top box, media content via a wireless interface from a communication network. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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