BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an HDMI™ system architecture, including various communication paths that may be established between a source device and a sink device;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating how one or more source devices may be coupled to a sink device via a multimedia interface;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart diagram illustrating one embodiment of a method for establishing a communications path between a source device and a sink device;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart diagram illustrating another embodiment of a method for establishing a communications path between a source device and a sink device;
FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram illustrating one manner in which one or more source devices may be coupled to one or more sink devices via an HDMI™ hub and the cables and connectors associated therewith;
FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary back panel view of an HDMI™ hub, according to one embodiment;
FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary front panel view of an HDMI™ hub, according to one embodiment;
FIG. 5D is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components included within an HDMI™ hub, according to one embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating one manner in which priority data may be assigned to one or more source devices by accessing an on-screen menu on a sink device;
FIG. 7A is a table illustrating the pin assignments on a Type A HDMI™ connector; and
FIG. 7B is a table illustrating the pin assignments on a Type B HDMI™ connector.
Patent Application
20070220150
