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TCL’S INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS FOR U.S. 8,713,206
`Exhibit O5: Prior Art References Under 35 U.S.C. § 103
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`To the extent that Plaintiff asserts that any reference charted in these Invalidity Contentions does not disclose a given patent claim
`element, it would have been obvious to combine such reference with the knowledge of a person of ordinary skill in the art, any of the
`references identified herein as disclosing the element, Applicant’s Admitted Prior Art, and/or the additional prior art references in
`Exhibits E1-E14, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this chart. One of ordinary skill in the art would have
`been motivated to, and would have understood how to, combine any of these disclosures based on the background knowledge of a
`person of ordinary skill in the art and the teachings from these references, as well as the exemplary motivations identified in these
`Invalidity Contentions.
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`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies to any of the claim limitations of the Asserted Claims, the art cited herein also discloses the
`corresponding structure(s) and function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown below, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
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`To the extent that the preamble is construed as a limitation, this element was well-known as of the
`priority date of the ’206 patent.
`See, element 1.pre in Exhibits E1-E14
`See, e.g., elements 1.a – 1.c.
`This element was well-known as of the priority date of the ’986 patent.
`See, element 1.a in Exhibits E1-E14.
`U.S. Patent No. 7,577,766 (“Ono”):
`3:33-37 (“FIG. 1 shows a configuration of an essential part of the inkjet recording apparatus according
`to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the inkjet recording apparatus includes a main
`body 101 and a CPU (central processing unit) 102 controlling the inkjet recording apparatus.”)
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`Claim Element
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`1.pre A display control apparatus
`comprising:
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`1.a
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`a communication unit
`configured to communicate
`with an external device; and
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`1 Defendants incorporate herein any related work performed by or on behalf of an author or an inventor in the United States under 35 U.S.C. § 102(g). Discovery
`in this case is ongoing and, accordingly, this invalidity chart is not to be considered final. Defendants reserve the right to supplement and/or alter this chart based
`on further investigation and ongoing discovery.
`2 Except where specifically noted otherwise, this chart may apply the apparent interpretations of claim language as used by Plaintiff in its infringement
`contentions. Such use, however, does not imply that Defendants adopt or agree with Plaintiff’s interpretations in any way. Additionally, by providing
`contentions for claim preamble elements, Defendants do not take a position on whether the preamble is a claim limitation.
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`3:58-67 (“The USB host controller 105 operates as a USB host and communicates with a USB
`device connected to a USB connector (type-A) 108 so as to transmit/receive data.
`In FIG. 1, the digital camera 301 and the USB memory 401 are shown as examples of the USB
`device connected to the USB connector 108.
`Typically, in a printer capable of performing direct printing from this type of digital camera 301, a
`driver of only a still image class may be provided for a path between the USB connector 108 and the
`USB host controller 105.”)
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`JP 2007206408A (“Ariga”):
`¶[0021] (“The projector 10 receives an image signal or the like from a notebook PC 20 which is a
`kind of external device via a cable 30 and projects an image based on the image signal.”)
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`¶[0025] (“The projector 10 includes an interface unit 140 including a terminal to which the cable
`30 is connected, a connection determination unit 110 that determines whether the cable 30 is
`connected to the terminal, and whether an image signal or the like is input via the cable 30. When the
`determination result of the input determination unit 120 and the connection determination unit 110 for
`determining whether or not, and when the determination result of the connection determination unit
`110 is true and the determination result of the input determination unit 120 is false And a notification
`unit 130 that performs different notifications.”)
`¶[0042] (“As such a cable 30, for example, a cable having a D-SUB connector, a cable having a DVI-
`D connector, a USB cable, an IEEE 1394 cable, or the like can be adopted.”)
`U.S. Patent No. 7,760,232 (“Takashima”):
`7:50-55 (“A communication connector 117 is a connector of connecting a USB cable 200. A USB
`control section 118 is means of controlling the connection state and the communication through
`the USB cable, and is controlled by the system controlling means 115. In practice, the USB control
`section 118 is embodied in a dedicated semiconductor chip or the like.”)
`U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2006/0248192 (“Morris”):
`¶[0011] (“Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a digital display 1 having a local storage,
`whereby the display is capable of storing a plurality of digital images and associated information
`so that the images can be sequentially displayed in a predetermined order. The digital display 1
`may be any suitable device with storage and internet compatibility such as that sold commercially as
`MEMORY FRAME by Pacific Digital Corporation of Irvine, Calif. By way of example, digital
`images, such as photographs, may be prepared and uploaded to display 1 from a workstation 10
`by way of a USB or ethernet link 12. The digital display 1 may be conveniently located on a desk,
`table, or similar stand, in a home or office to display the stored digital images one at a time at a
`preprogrammed rate. In this case, the digital images are displayed as slides 3, 5, 7 and 9 in a
`continuously running slide show.”)
`¶[0015] (“The foregoing dynamic method is accomplished by the digital display 1 connecting to at
`least one remote web server 14 at an internet connection so that the digital display 1 is adapted
`to retrieve digital images from across the internet. That is, more than the single web server 14 as
`shown in FIG. 1 may be utilized herein.”)
`U.S. Patent No. 7,134,077 (“Sellen”):
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`3:10-14 (“Both the computing and auxiliary screen unit 10, 20 include input/output ports 40, 42 to
`enable operable interconnection between. This interconnection may be by means of a tethered
`USB, by wireless connection such as “Bluetooth”, or IEEE802.11 Wireless Ethernet.”)
`U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2006/0242362 (“Hanes”):
`¶[0017] (“The chipset 14 is coupled to the I/O bus 24. The I/O bus 24 serves as a communication
`pathway for signals from the chipset 14 to I/O devices 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 34. The I/O devices
`26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 34 include external data storage devices, such as an external hard disk
`drive 26, an external data storage device 27, or a flash memory drive 28, as well as user interface
`devices, such as a mouse 30, a video display 32, or a keyboard 34. The external data storage device
`27 may comprise any suitable type of external data storage device, such as a camera, a phone, or a
`memory card reader, that can be coupled to the computer system 10.”); see also FIG. 1.
`¶[0018] (“In one embodiment, the I/O bus 24 employs any one of a number of communications
`protocols to communicate with the I/O devices 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 34. External data storage
`devices communicate with the computer using an interface protocol. These interface protocols
`permit the computer to exchange information with the external data storage device. Acceptable
`communication protocols include, but are not limited to, universal serial bus (“USB”), USB-2,
`serial advanced technology attachment (“S-ATA”), IEEE-1394, small computer system interface
`(“SCSI”), integrated drive electronics (“IDE”), fiber channel, gigabit Ethernet, or Bluetooth.
`Various types of communication protocols can be implemented in the computer system 10. In one
`alternate embodiment, the I/O bus 24 is integrated into the chipset 14.”); see also ¶¶[0020]-[0021],
`[0023].
`High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Version 1.3a (“HDMI Specification”):
`1 (“This document constitutes the specification for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI),
`version 1.3a. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface is provided for transmitting digital
`television audiovisual signals from DVD players, set-top boxes and other audiovisual sources to
`television sets, projectors and other video displays. HDMI can carry high quality multi-channel
`audio data and can carry all standard and highdefinition consumer electronics video formats. Content
`protection technology is available. HDMI can also carry control and status information in both
`directions.”)
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`8 (“HDMI carries a VESA DDC channel. The DDC is used for configuration and status exchange
`between a single Source and a single Sink. The optional CEC protocol provides high-level control
`functions between all of the various audiovisual products in a user’s environment.”)
`10 (“A device’s external HDMI connection shall be presented via one of the three specified HDMI
`connectors, Type A, Type B or Type C. This connector can be attached directly to the device or can be
`attached via a cable adapter that is shipped with the device.”)
`U.S. Patent no. 9,110,624 (“Herz ’624”):
`2:40-48 (“In one embodiment, the present invention is implemented as a method for restoring display
`output to a display device (e.g., LCD display, projection TV display, plasma display, and the like).
`The method includes detecting a display device connection change (e.g., connection or
`disconnection) on an output connector (e.g., HDMI, DVI, and the like) and in response output
`settings (e.g., resolution and/or refresh rate) are changed to a compatible output mode (e.g.,
`NTSC standard 480i, etc.) on the connected output connector.”); see also 7:4-8; 7:41-45; 12:52-59.
`U.S. Patent No. 5,027,269 (“Grant”):
`4:35-42 (“In the communication services component 30, a session control block (SCB) 32 and
`memory 34 for recording the session state information are maintained. Address space 20 depicts a
`recovery (alternate) instance for Lux. The connection labeled 22 in FIG. 1A depicts the session
`appearance in address space 10 when processing is proceeding normally.”); see also 4:42-51; Figs. 1A,
`1B.
`4:52-59 (“Depending on the type of recovery, address space 20 can be viewed as a restarted version of
`Lux in address space 10, as another address space that contains a local alternate, or as an alternate in
`another host system. In the latter case, the connection between the communication services 30 and the
`address space that contained the active logical unit requires a communication access via a channel,
`bus, or high speed link.”).
`U.S. Patent No. 6,442573 (“Schiller”):
`8:45-50 (“For example, each frame device is programmed to automatically configure itself with out
`obtaining input form the user. So long as the frame device is connected to a power source and a
`communication source it may remain operational without obtaining input from the user.”); see also
`9:13-29.
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`12:41-50 (“Communication interface 340 provides a two-way data communication coupling via a
`network link 341 to interconnection fabric 342. Communication interface 340 may be implemented in
`software or hardware form. In one or more embodiments of the invention, data communication
`interface provides a codec for optimizing data throughput to network link 341. Interconnection fabric
`342 represents any type of network configured to transmit data. For example, interconnection fabric
`342 may represent the Internet or any other type of easily accessible computer network.”); see also
`12:51-67; 13:51-64.
`U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2006/0132437 (“Kim”):
`¶[0034] (“Here, the computer main body communicates with the display apparatus through a digital
`connection port (not shown).”); see also ¶[0064].
`Photographic and Imaging Manufacturers Association, Inc. – PIMA 15740:2000 (“PIMA”):
`p. iv (“For the purposes of this standard, digital still photography devices (DSPDs) are defined as
`devices with persistent storage that capture a digital two-dimensional image at a discrete point in time.
`Most DSPDs include interfaces that can be used to connect to a host computer or other imaging
`devices, such as a printer.”).
`U.S. Patent No. 7,519,760 (“Morozumi”):
`2:20-23 (“providing a first device comprising a communicator having a first interface function and a
`second interface function defined in an asymmetric interface standard; connecting a second device to
`the first device; detecting whether the second device has at least one of the first interface function and
`the second interface function; and transmitting a signal for processing the data, from the first device to
`the second device, through use of the second interface function, in a case where it is detected that the
`second device has the first interface function.”); see also 3:18-31; 4:35-54; 20:40-45; 23:7-21.
`8:64-9:5 (“Fig. 1 shows a digital camera device serving as a data input device according to a first
`embodiment of the invention. In this digital camera device 1, an image capturer 11 is constituted of an
`optical system, such as a lens, and an image capturing element; e.g., a CCD (Charge-Couple Device).
`A display 12 is such as a liquid crystal display used for displaying a menu and a finder and for
`browsing a captured image. A control panel 13 is constituted of button switches, used for selecting
`menu items, for executing the image caption or the like.”).
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`10:45-48 (“The descriptors of the USB correspond to data including information about pieces of
`equipment of respective USB devices and are transmitted to the USB host when the USB equipment is
`connected to the digital camera device 1.”); see also 10:48-53; 10:59-11:16.
`Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0 (USB 2.0 Specification):
`Figure 4.4
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`24 (“Each function contains configuration information that describes its capabilities and resource
`requirements. Before a function can be used, it must be configured by the host. This configuration
`includes allocating USB bandwidth and selecting function-specific configuration options.
`Examples of functions include the following:
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`• A human interface device such as a mouse, keyboard, tablet, or game controller
`• An imaging device such as a scanner, printer, or camera
`• A mass storage device such as a CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, or DVD drive”)
`Apple TV Setup Guide
`Pgs. 9-11
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`“Ethernet port - If you connect to your network using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable…Built-in
`Wi-Fi/AirPort wireless - Connect Apple TV to your wireless network.”
`’206 Patent, Applicant Admitted Prior Art (“AAPA”)
`’206 at 1:18-25 (“Conventionally, a display apparatus such as a projector is connected to various
`devices via, for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus), and displays image data transmitted from these
`connected devices. Various devices connected to the display apparatus include a semiconductor
`memory device such as a flash memory device, a PC (Personal Computer), a digital still camera (to be
`referred to as a “digital camera” hereinafter), and the like.”), 1:30-33 (in describing the prior art,
`disclosing that: “FIG. 11A is a schematic view showing an overview when a flash memory 93 is
`connected to a conventional projector 91 to display an image.”), 1:38-51 (“As shown in FIG. 11A, the
`projector 91 has the control panel 9101 and a USB connector 9102. . . . The USB connector 9102
`receives the flash memory 93 having a USB connection terminal. This flash memory 93 stores image
`data to be displayed by the projector 91. By the user plugging the flash memory 93 into the USB
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`connector 9102 and operating the control panel 9101, he or she can browse image data stored in the
`flash memory 93 as an image 921 on the screen 92.”), 1:65-2:2 (in describing the prior art, disclosing
`that “the user connects the flash memory 93 to the USB connector 102. In step S202, a USB
`communication is established based on the USB standard between the projector 91 and flash memory
`93 which are physically connected via the USB connector 102.”), 3:13-15 (in describing the prior art,
`disclosing that: “To the USB connector 9602, the digital camera 94 is connected via a USB cable.”),
`3:33-37 (“In step S500, the user connects the digital camera 94 and printer 96 via the USB cable 95. In
`step S501, a USB communication is established based on the USB standard between the digital camera
`94 and printer 96 which are physically connected via the USB cable 95.”), 3:40-46 (“In step S502, a
`PictBridge connection is established between the digital camera 94 and printer 96. More specifically, a
`connection is established in a PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) layer, device information is exchanged,
`and so forth. Then, a communication state as a PictBridge sequence transits to an idle state, and the
`printer 96 waits for issuance of a print job by the digital camera 94.”), 5:22-24 (“As described above,
`the conventional display apparatus can be connected to various devices, and can display image data
`stored in a connected device.”).
`This element was well-known as of the priority date of the ’986 patent.
`See, element 1.b in Exhibits E1-E14.
`Ariga:
`¶[0001] (“The present invention relates to a projector and a notification method for determining
`whether or not a cable is connected and notifying it.”)
`¶[0050] (“Further, as the projector 10, for example, various projectors (front projection type
`projection devices) such as a liquid crystal projector, a projector using a DMD, and a CRT
`projector can be adopted.”)
`Takashima:
`7:50-55 (“A communication connector 117 is a connector of connecting a USB cable 200. A USB
`control section 118 is means of controlling the connection state and the communication through the
`USB cable, and is controlled by the system controlling means 115. In practice, the USB control
`section 118 is embodied in a dedicated semiconductor chip or the like.”)
`8:59-9:4 (“In response to the notification code, the external device 300 transmits a command of mass
`storage class. The digital camera 110 receives this command (Yes in S4), and then continues the
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`1.b
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`a display control unit
`configured to display, on a
`display unit, an image
`received from the external
`device via the communication
`unit, and if communication
`with the external device is
`disconnected, to stop the
`display of the image received
`from the external device,
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`communication in the mass storage class (S10). At that time, on the basis of the control of the USB
`control section 118, the system controlling means 115 displays a screen shown in FIG. 5( c) onto
`the liquid crystal display monitor 114, and thereby notifies the user of the communication state
`of the digital camera 110. After that, once the communication is established between the digital
`camera 110 and the personal computer 720 or the printer A 730, the personal computer 720 or the
`printer A 730 can process image data in the memory card 113 in the digital camera 110.”)
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`10:15-25 (“Then, in response to this new communication code, the printer B 740 transmits a command
`of imaging class. The digital camera 110 receives this command (Yes in S8), and then continues the
`communication in the imaging class (S9). At that time, the digital camera displays a screen shown
`in FIG. 5(d) onto the liquid crystal display monitor 114, and thereby notifies the user of the
`communication state of the digital camera 110. After that, once the communication is established
`between the digital camera 110 and the printer B 740, the printer B 740 can process image data in the
`memory card 113 in the digital camera 110.”)
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`U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2006/0248192 (“Morris”):
`¶[0011] (“Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a digital display 1 having a local storage,
`whereby the display is capable of storing a plurality of digital images and associated information
`so that the images can be sequentially displayed in a predetermined order. The digital display 1
`may be any suitable device with storage and internet compatibility such as that sold commercially as
`MEMORY FRAME by Pacific Digital Corporation of Irvine, Calif. By way of example, digital
`images, such as photographs, may be prepared and uploaded to display 1 from a workstation 10
`by way of a USB or ethernet link 12. The digital display 1 may be conveniently located on a desk,
`table, or similar stand, in a home or office to display the stored digital images one at a time at a
`preprogrammed rate. In this case, the digital images are displayed as slides 3, 5, 7 and 9 in a
`continuously running slide show.”)
`¶[0015] (“The foregoing dynamic method is accomplished by the digital display 1 connecting to at
`least one remote web server 14 at an internet connection so that the digital display 1 is adapted
`to retrieve digital images from across the internet. That is, more than the single web server 14 as
`shown in FIG. 1 may be utilized herein.”)
`Sellen:
`2:31-63 (“Referring now to FIG. 1, a text processing system includes first and second text-editing
`units, in this example provided by a personal-type computer unit 10 and an auxiliary screen unit
`20….[¶] The auxiliary screen unit 20 essentially functions, from the user's point of view, as an
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`independent word processor having limited user-interaction. The auxiliary screen unit 20 has
`limited memory and processing capability (which will be described in more detail subsequently)
`sufficient to enable the running of a text-processing program, typically a cut-down version of the word
`processing package running on the computer unit 10 (i.e. uses the same or similar commands, and the
`same or similar text format control characters), although this is not essential provided that the cut-
`down word processing package is not incompatible with the word processing package on the computer
`unit 10. Interaction with the screen 22 of the auxiliary screen unit (e.g. inputting and editing of
`text) is achieved by means of a touch-sensitive screen 22 and stylus 24; the latter being a tool
`held by a user to touch the screen.”)
`3:46-64 (“The text processing system according to the present invention may be implemented using a
`number of architectures. According to one preferred architectural configuration, and referring now to
`FIG. 3, the computing unit 10 and the auxiliary screen unit 20 are in a client-server relationship, in
`which the computing unit 10 acts as the server. The computing unit 10 comprises a file store 110 for
`computer files which are effectively word processing documents that a word processing
`application 120 (i.e. the text processing program) is able, inter alia to retrieve and display on the
`screen 18 of the computing unit 10, i.e. the Desktop PC Screen, and also on the auxiliary screen
`22 in accordance with a screen update protocol. In this architecture, and when connected, the
`computing unit 10 retains control over the contents of the screen 22 on the auxiliary screen unit
`20, sending screen update commands to a screen management application or program 250
`running in the auxiliary screen unit 20, and receiving input commands from an input device
`management program 240.”)
`Hanes:
`¶[0017] (“The chipset 14 is coupled to the I/O bus 24. The I/O bus 24 serves as a communication
`pathway for signals from the chipset 14 to I/O devices 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 34. The I/O devices 26,
`27, 28, 30, 32, and 34 include external data storage devices, such as an external hard disk drive 26, an
`external data storage device 27, or a flash memory drive 28, as well as user interface devices, such as a
`mouse 30, a video display 32, or a keyboard 34. The external data storage device 27 may comprise
`any suitable type of external data storage device, such as a camera, a phone, or a memory card reader,
`that can be coupled to the computer system 10.”); see also FIG. 1.
`¶[0014] (“FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an exemplary computer system 10 for disconnecting an
`external data storage device. In one embodiment, the computer system 10 includes one or more
`processors or central processing units (“CPUs”) 12. The CPU 12 is used individually or in
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`combination with other CPUs. While the CPU 12 will be referred to primarily in the singular, a system
`with any suitable number of physical or logical CPUs can be implemented.”)
`¶[0027] (“FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating an exemplary process 100 for disconnecting an external
`data storage device in accordance with embodiments of the invention. While the process 100 will be
`described in terms of an unplug button, those skilled in the art will appreciate that another type of
`activatable component can be substituted for the unplug button. As indicated in block 102, the process
`100 begins with a computer waiting for the unplug button to be activated on one of the external data
`storage devices. After the unplug button has been actuated (e.g., pressed), the external data
`storage device transmits or sends a disconnect request signal to a CPU or a chipset indicating
`that the unplug button has been activated. In one embodiment, once the disconnect request
`signal has been sent, the computer displays a disconnect message to the user on a display, as
`indicated by block 104. In one embodiment, this disconnect message confirms that the user wants to
`disconnect the external data storage device.”); see also FIG. 4.
`¶[0031] (“Regardless of whether the external data storage device is being used as a backup, the
`computer logically severs the external data storage device from the computer if the external data
`storage device was not previously logically severed. In one embodiment, logically severing the
`external storage device comprises removing the external data storage device from a computer's
`file system, as indicated in block 118. In one embodiment, the computer will then notify the user that
`the user can now safely disconnect the external data storage device without risk of data loss, as
`illustrated in block 120. In one embodiment, this notification comprises displaying a message to the
`user indicating that it is safe to disconnect the external data storage device from the computer.”)
`HDMI Specification:
`1 (This document constitutes the specification for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI),
`version 1.3a. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface is provided for transmitting digital
`television audiovisual signals from DVD players, set-top boxes and other audiovisual sources to
`television sets, projectors and other video displays. HDMI can carry high quality multi-channel
`audio data and can carry all standard and highdefinition consumer electronics video formats. Content
`protection technology is availabl
`CEC 24 (“When the user has specifically sent the currently active device only to standby (eg as
`the result of a user action using the device’s local control, such as its own remote controller), it
`should send an <Inactive Source> message with its own Physical Address as an operand. It is a
`manufacturer decision to decide the TV’s response: it may, for example, display its own internal
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`tuner, or select another device for display. In these cases, the TV should send a new <Active
`Source> message with its own physical address (0.0.0.0, when displaying its own internal tuner), or
`send a <Set Stream Path> to a new device for display. Note that an <Inactive Source> message can
`also be sent when the Source Device has no video to be presented to the user, even if the device is not
`in the standby state.
`In the case that the user manually switches a CEC Switch it shall broadcast a <Routing Change>
`message (see below for exceptions with non-HDMI sources). This will inform all devices in the
`network that the current active route below the Switch has changed. The device that has been
`deselected by a Switch loses its active source status and enables it, for instance, to pause if it is playing
`media.”)
`CEC 27 (“Devices can ignore <Standby> messages if they are in a state where going into standby
`is not the appropriate action or due to device limitations it is not possible to go to the Standby
`state. For example:
`� The device is recording;
`� The device only has a mechanical power switch;
`� It only provides limited facilities for external control of its power;
`� The Standby function is disabled;
`� It is a device, such as a PC, which is performing other functions that should be left running;
`� High priority services, such as the reception of emergency announcements or similar, shall
`continue.”); see also 53.e. HDMI can also carry control and status information in both directions.); see
`also 84.
`Herz ’624:
`2:40-48 (“In one embodiment, the present invention is implemented as a method for restoring
`display output to a display device (e.g., LCD display, projection TV display, plasma display, and
`the like). The method includes detecting a display device connection change (e.g., connection or
`disconnection) on an output connector (e.g., HDMI, DVI, and the like) and in response output settings
`(e.g., resolution and/or refresh rate) are changed to a compatible output mode (e.g., NTSC standard
`480i, etc.) on the connected output connector.”)
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`3:10-20 (“The display devices are driven by a display processor for handling graphics processing
`and outputting video signals on the plurality of output connectors. A second processor controls a
`plurality of functions of the display processor by executing a display driver and an application for
`changing a plurality of graphics settings of the display device. When a display device is connected or
`disconnected, the display processor is signaled and the output settings of at least one output
`connector are set to a compatible output mode (e.g., 480i). The connection or disconnection of a
`display device further facilitates the signaling of the display device to change the source input
`corresponding connected connector.”)
`6:1-5 (“FIG. 2 shows a system 200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
`System 200 includes input device(s) 202, processing unit 204, processing unit 206, output(s) 208,
`output(s) 210, display device 212, and signaling device 214.”)
`3:27-37 (“An interrupt signal is received in response to a disconnection or connection of a display
`device from a graphics processing unit. In response to the interrupt signal, output settings are
`reconfigured for at least one of the connected plurality of output ports to a compatible output mode
`(e.g., 480i or the like). Information is transmitted to the display device to change the selected
`input source on the display device to at least one connected output connector. Additionally, an
`output settings configuration application is invoked for changing the output settings for said plurality
`of output ports.”)
`6:51-53 (“After a display device connection change (e.g., connection or disconnection), processing
`unit 204 or 206 may then facilitate a change in the input used for visual output.”); see also 5:51-
`54; 6:31-34; 11:35-41; 7:18-23; 8:29-35; 9:53-56; 12:43-46.
`Sch

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