Patent ID: 8577484
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A media system, comprising: a network implemented with a Web Service for Device (WSD) protocol for enabling interpretable device to device interaction; a plurality of media devices connectable to the network and configured to perform a plurality of media functions, each media device being configured to perform at least one of the plurality of media functions; a media host connectable to the network and configured to at least partially control the plurality of media functions, wherein the media host is directly connectable to at least one of the plurality of media devices and comprises a media interface customizable depending on a connection type of the at least one media devices to be connected thereto; the media interface comprises a media plate having a first group of connectors for at least one of receiving and outputting the media data; and the media interface being configured to allow the media plate to be replaced with another media plate comprising a second group of connectors, different from the first group of connectors, for at least one of receiving and outputting the media data, wherein the WSD protocol includes a WSD stack that comprises a first communication layer configured to logically interface the plurality of media devices, a second communication layer configured to physically interface the plurality of media devices, a service provider layer stacked between the first and second communication layers, one or more device bridges configured to translate communication, and a controller configured to communicate.