Abstract:
This product is a method for the reuse of Cathode Ray Tube computer monitors as HDTVs. It is an appliance that takes HD signals from antenna, cable or video devices and converts them to VGA signals, letting the CRT display a high-quality image. Using this product, millions of CRT monitors—that otherwise would be dispose of as E-Waste—can be reused, which helps the environment.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/253,429 (entitled A Method for Reuse of CRT Monitors, filed Oct. 20, 2009) which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     
    
     FIELD 
       [0002]    The invention relates to a method of reuse of CRT computer monitors as HDTVs. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Today there are many computer monitors based on Cathode Ray Tube technology being thrown away and creating hazardous electronic waste throughout the world. Many of these computer monitors are still functioning and are only being thrown away because of the newer technology available. These monitors have high image resolution comparable to High Definition Television and are being put to waste by being discarded instead of being put to a better use. Regular high definition televisions are expensive and not every household can afford to have one. Using these discarded CRT monitors as low-cost HDTVs can solve two of the current social issues. 
         [0004]    This new product idea helps reduce CRT monitors in e-waste by reusing them as HDTVs. This requires a adapter box that receives HD TV signals and converts it into video signal that can be displayed on a common CRT computer monitor. An old computer monitor is converted to a HDTV using this adapter box. This television will be in high definition format because the CRT monitor is a high resolution screen. This converter box which is the source of the HDTV costs much less than a regular high definition television. This will create an opportunity for those who cannot afford the current HDTVs to have high definition televisions at a reasonable price. This product idea would reduce the number of computer monitors being thrown out by reusing them, in turn saving the environment from the toxic chemicals which would be released from them. This also puts a use to the otherwise useless HD resolution screen and a computer monitor. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    Our Invention Green TV is a HD converter box that can be connected to any ordinary Cathode Ray Tube Monitor and can generate High Definition video images on a computer screen ( FIG. 2 ). Our product Green TV minimizes E-waste, helps us and the world to “go green ”because our invention increases the life of the already made products. Which are put to waste. Our product is applicable all over the world because there are many people ready to use our invention ( FIG. 3 ). 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]      FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating a converter for using a CRT monitor as a television according to an example embodiment. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a block diagram of an example system capable of executing programming for example embodiments. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0008]    In the following description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments which may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following description of example embodiments is, therefore, not to be taken in a limited sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. 
         [0009]    The functions or algorithms described herein may be implemented in software or a combination of software and human implemented procedures in one embodiment. The software may consist of computer executable instructions stored on computer readable media such as memory or other type of storage devices. The term “computer readable media” is also used to represent any means by which the computer readable instructions may be received by the computer, such as by different forms of wired or wireless transmissions. Further, such functions correspond to modules, which are software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. Multiple functions may be performed in one or more modules as desired, and the embodiments described are merely examples. The software may be executed on a digital signal processor, ASIC, microprocessor, or other type of processor operating on a computer system, such as a personal computer, server or other computer system. 
         [0010]    A converter appliance  100  accepts HD video signals and converts them to a VGA signal that can be displayed on computer monitors  101 . The computer monitor  101  is used to view the converted video signals. In one embodiment, a connector  102  is used to connect the VGA cable to the converter appliance  100 . A connector  103  may be used for headphones  104 . A connector  105  is provided for connecting speakers  106  to the converter  100 . A connector  107  may be used to coupled DVD or Blu-Ray players  108 . A connector  109  may be provided for connecting to an antenna  110 . Finally, a remote controller  111  may be used to control the converter  100  and optionally the CRT monitor. 
         [0011]    In  FIG. 1 , the converter  100  is referred to as a Green TV, and accepts inputs from HD/DTV or a Cable Box and it generates audio and video signals. The result of this Input are XGA resolution signals provided to a Computer Monitor. The Use of Headphones will provide HiFi Sounds. Green TV also plays DVD or Blu Ray Discs, which can be heard on an External Speakers which can be hooked up to our Invention. A Remote Control can be used for all standard TV operations. 
         [0012]    A block diagram of an example system capable of executing programming for performing the above algorithm is shown in  FIG. 2 . The system shown may include many more functions than needed by the Green TV, and may be simplified to an all hardware solution in some embodiments. 
         [0013]    A general computing device in the form of a computer  210 , may include a processing unit  202 , memory  204 , removable storage  212 , and non-removable storage  214 . Memory  204  may include volatile memory  206  and non-volatile memory  208 . Computer  210  may include—or have access to a computing environment that includes—a variety of computer-readable media, such as volatile memory  206  and non-volatile memory  208 , removable storage  212  and non-removable storage  214 . Computer storage includes random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) &amp; electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, compact disc read-only memory (CD ROM), Digital Versatile Disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium capable of storing computer-readable instructions. Computer  210  may include or have access to a computing environment that includes input  216 , output  218 , and a communication connection  220 . The computer may operate in a networked environment using a communication connection to connect to one or more remote computers. The remote computer may include a personal computer (PC), server, router, network PC, a peer device or other common network node, Or the like. The communication connection may include a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN) or other networks. 
         [0014]    Computer-readable instructions stored on a computer-readable medium  225  are executable by the processing unit  202  of the computer  210 . A hard drive, CD-ROM, and RAM are some examples of articles including a computer-readable medium. 
         [0015]    The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 
         [0016]    The following statements are potential claims that may be converted to claims in a future application. No modification of the following statements should be allowed to affect the interpretation of claims which may be drafted when this provisional application is converted into a regular utility application.