Patent ID: 7908623
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A multimedia system, comprising: a computer for receiving audio data and video data from a source and transmitting said data serially over a high speed serial link; a set-top box remote from said computer, said set-top box connected via said link to said computer, said set-top box including: at least one display device connected to said graphics processor of said set-top box for receiving and displaying said video output; and at least one speaker connected to said audio playback channel of said southbridge module, said at least one speaker receiving said audio data directly from said southbridge module via said audio playback channel; said computer and said set-top box together being operative to provide to a viewer of said multimedia system full high definition television capability and full personal computer capability on said at least one display device without installation in said set-top box of any hardware or software of said computer.