An Internet Layer end-to-end security connection (an Internet protocol (IP) encrypted tunnel) is established between a television receiving device and each player device on a home local area network (LAN) as part of the initial pairing process between each player device and the television receiving device. Traffic between the television receiving device and the player device is communicated via IP on the LAN, such that data between the two devices is securely encrypted at the Internet Layer, thus reducing potential security issues related to managing security and encryption at the application layer. This results in a secure virtual private network (VPN) between each player device and the television receiving device.

An entertainment device initiates a configuration process of a controlling device in response to a change in an audio visual entertainment system configuration in which at least one of a plurality devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual source and at least one of the plurality of devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual output destination for the entertainment device.

A method for processing a media resource playlist in a local area network, where the local area network includes a media server and a media renderer, includes: updating a stored playlist and a stored playlist element table when determining that a state of the media server changes; and sending the updated playlist to the media renderer. In addition, a playlist processing apparatus and a communication system are provided correspondingly.

A single electronic device can connect to and communicate with multiple independent load medias. The electronic device comprises a number of internal components, including a processor and a switch module. The processor is capable of switching between a first working mode and a second working mode. The first working mode can establish a one-to-one connection between one load media and one internal component upon a first control signal, and under the second working mode, the processor can generate a second control signal whereby independent connections are established between at least two load medias and at least two of the internal components.

Electronic equipment and methods for permitting quick control of the operating state of a source equipment side from sink equipment. A television receiver (sink equipment) 100 and an amplifier (repeater equipment) 200 are interconnected over an HDMI cable 610, and the amplifier 200 and a DVD recorder (source equipment) 300 are interconnected over an HDMI cable 620. Each of the pieces of equipment includes, in addition to an HDMI receiving unit and an HDMI transmitting unit, a high-speed data line I/F included in a bidirectional communication unit that uses predetermined lines of the HDMI cable. The bidirectional communication unit is used to transmit channel selection information, a remote control code instructing recording, “theater mode” designating information, a remote control code, or the like from the television receiver 100 to the audio amplifier 200 or DVD recorder 300.

A portable video delivery device includes data storage, a secure processor, and a wireless network interface that acts as an access point for a secure personal wireless network. Transcoded media files are stored in the data storage so that the portable device maintains a library of stored media programs that can be carried along with the user during commuting, travel and/or other activities. To playback the stored programming, other media player devices use the personal wireless network to securely connect to the portable device and to obtain previously-transcoded content from the data storage of the device.

A media appliance and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a housing is adapted to be mounted within a wall. A panel forms a front portion of the housing and the panel includes vents and the panel may be mounted substantially flush with the wall. A media player, which includes a set-top box, is disposed within the housing. A pair of ports, disposed within openings defined by the housing, are configured to receive respective connectors. The pair of ports are coupled to the media player and one port is configured for providing a connection to a television and the other port is configured for providing a connection to an external source of signal for the television, as well as power for the media player.

Disclosed is a payload mapper including N mapper(s), each of which includes a controller, multiple mapping circuits, an output control circuit, and a storage circuit. The controller includes: a decoding circuit receiving a first-format signal and decoding at least a part of this signal to find out the type of a control signal relating to the first-format signal; and a conversion control circuit generating a selecting signal according to the type of the control signal to choose one of the mapping circuits. The mapping circuits receive the first-format signal and selecting signal, and the selected mapping circuit converts the first-format signal into a second-format signal according to the selecting signal. The output control circuit is coupled to the mapping circuits and outputs at least a part of the second-format signal as an effective output signal. The storage circuit temporarily stores the effective output signal and then outputs it.

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of audiovisual systems and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, an audiovisual system generally includes an antenna box configured for wired connection with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. The antenna box is operable to process OTA signals received from the OTA antenna and to wirelessly transmit the processed signals, via one or more wireless-capable devices remote from the antenna box, for play as audiovisual content on one or more display devices remote from the antenna box.

An electronic device and method of operating the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a first connector configured to be exposed to outside of the housing and include a first number of pins, a second connector configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing and include a second number of pins, and a circuit configured to provide an electrical connection between the first number of pins and the second number of pins, wherein the first number is different from the second number, and wherein, when the first connector is connected with a first external electronic device and the second connector is connected with a second external electronic device, the circuit is configured to receive analog identification (ID) information through at least one pin among the first number of pins, and generate digital ID information at least partially based on the analog ID information so as to provide the digital ID information to at least one of the second number of pins.