Video display unit support bracket

Abstract

A video display unit support bracket (100) that facilitates greater integration of TV, internet, gaming, and computer peripheral devices. The bracket (100) can include a rigid casing (105) defining a first outer shell (205). An engagement structure (110) can be disposed on a portion of the rigid casing (105). The engagement structure (110) includes one or more receivers (220) that are configured for rotatably securing a proximal end (121) of a video display unit support arm (120) to the rigid casing (105). The rigid casing (105) can enclose a first internal cavity (306), which, in turn, can enclose one or signal processing circuits (300) selected from the group consisting of an RF modem (310), a multiplexing device (305), and a control signal interface circuit (315).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a video display unit support bracket supporting a video display unit support arm.

FIG. 2 shows a partial exploded view of the video display unit support bracket in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the video display unit support bracket in FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of a signal processing circuit that is useful for understanding the invention.

Claims

1. A video display unit support bracket comprising: a rigid casing defining a first outer shell;an engagement structure disposed on a portion of said rigid casing, said engagement structure comprising at least one receiver configured for rotatably securing a proximal end of a video display unit support arm to said rigid casing;a first internal cavity at least partially enclosed by said rigid casing; andat least one signal processing circuit disposed within said first internal cavity,wherein said signal processing circuit is selected from the group consisting of an RF modem, a multiplexing device, and a control signal interface circuit.

2. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 1, wherein said receiver is comprised of an elongated aperture sized and shaped for receiving a pin disposed on an end of said support arm proximal to said rigid casing.

3. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 2, wherein said elongated aperture contains a bushing configured for rotation of said pin.

4. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 1, wherein said receiver is comprised of an elongated pin sized and shaped to engage an aperture disposed on an end of said support arm proximal to said rigid casing.

5. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 1, further comprising a video display unit support arm having a coupler disposed on said proximal end, said coupler sized and shaped to engage said receiver, said coupler and said receiver forming a rotatable coupling between said video display unit support arm and said video display bracket.

6. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 1, wherein said multiplexing device further comprises means for multiplexing a power supply voltage and an RF signal containing video display data for said video display unit.

7. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 6, wherein said multiplexing device further contains a voltage regulation circuit, said voltage regulation circuit providing a regulated voltage output responsive to said power supply voltage.

8. The video display unit bracket according to claim 1, further comprising an electronic identification device disposed within said video display unit bracket.

9. The video display unit bracket according to claim 8, wherein said electronic identification device is operatively connected to said RF modem through said control signal interface board.

10. The video display unit bracket according to claim 1, wherein said control signal interface board comprises a plurality of peripheral device interfaces for communicating with a plurality of peripheral devices.

11. The video display unit bracket according to claim 10, wherein said plurality of peripheral devices comprise user interface control devices selected from the group consisting of a video display unit control, a keyboard control, a mouse control, and a game paddle control.

12. A video display unit support bracket comprising: a rigid casing defining a first outer shell;an engagement structure disposed on a portion of said rigid casing, said engagement structure comprising at least one receiver configured for rotatably securing a proximal end of a video display unit support arm to said rigid casing;a first internal cavity at least partially enclosed by said rigid casing; andat least one signal processing circuit disposed within said first internal cavity, wherein said signal processing circuit is selected from the group consisting of an RF modem, a multiplexing device, and a control signal interface circuit; andan electronic identification device disposed within said video display unit bracket.

13. The video display unit bracket according to claim 12, wherein said electronic identification device is operatively connected to said RF modem through said control signal interface board.

14. The video display unit bracket according to claim 1, wherein said control signal interface board comprises a plurality of peripheral device interfaces for communicating with a plurality of peripheral devices.

15. The video display unit bracket according to claim 14, wherein said plurality of peripheral devices comprise user interface control devices selected from the group consisting of a video display unit control, a keyboard control, a mouse control, and a game paddle control.

16. A video display unit support bracket comprising: a rigid casing defining a first outer shell;an engagement structure disposed on a portion of said rigid casing, said engagement structure comprising at least one receiver configured for rotatably securing a proximal end of a video display unit support arm to said rigid casing, said receiver is comprised of an elongated aperture sized and shaped for receiving a pin disposed on an end of said support arm proximal to said rigid casing;a first internal cavity at least partially enclosed by said rigid casing; andat least one signal processing circuit disposed within said first internal cavity, wherein said signal processing circuit is selected from the group consisting of an RF modem, a multiplexing device, and a control signal interface circuit.

17. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 16, wherein said elongated aperture contains a bushing configured for rotation of said pin.

18. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 16, wherein said multiplexing device further comprises means for multiplexing a power supply voltage and an RF signal containing video display data for said video display unit.

19. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 18, wherein said multiplexing device further contains a voltage regulation circuit, said voltage regulation circuit providing a regulated voltage output responsive to said power supply voltage.

20. The video display unit support bracket according to claim 16, further comprising an electronic identification device, said electronic identification device is operatively connected to said RF modem through said control signal interface board.