Patent ID: 7892014

Claim:
A releasably engaging high definition multimedia interface plug comprising: a connector body having a plurality of high definition multimedia interface terminal plug contacts for transmitting high definition audio and high definition video data, the plurality of high definition multimedia interface terminal plug contacts being located and configured to physically and electrically contact corresponding receptacle port contacts of a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle into which the releasably engaging high definition multimedia interface plug is insertable, wherein the connector body includes a centrally located interior opening on an exterior surface of the connector body, the plurality of high definition multimedia interface terminal plug contacts positioned beneath the centrally located interior opening; an actuator operable with the connector body; a locking tab configured to engage a standard opening of the corresponding standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle into which the releasably engaging high definition multimedia interface plug is insertable; a first position of the actuator wherein the locking tab protrudes from the opening of the body; and, a second position of the actuator, wherein the locking tab resides substantially within the opening of the body, and, wherein movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position allows the locking tab to reside substantially within the opening of the body.