Media Appliance and Method for Use of Same

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A media appliance comprising:
a housing adapted to be mounted within a wall, the housing including a utility box and a panel configured to mount thereto; the panel forming a front portion of the housing, the panel including vents, the panel configured to substantially mount flush with the wall; a plurality of mounting holes located in the panel, the plurality of mounting holes configured to accept fasteners; mounting means for securing the utility box to the wall; a media player disposed within the housing, the media player including a set-top box functionality, the set-top box functionality configured to process audio-visual signals from external audio-visual sources at a second port and the set-top box functionality to provide audio-visual signals to external audio-visual devices at first and third ports; the first and third ports, disposed within the housing, configured to provide respective optio-electric connectors, each port including a plurality of optio-electrically conductive elements, the first and third ports being coupled to the media player; the first and third ports configured to provide a connection to a television, the first and third ports being located in the panel; and the second port being coupled to the media player, the second port configured to provide a power over coax connection, the second port configured to provide a connection to an external source of signal for the television, the second port configured to receive electrical power for the media player, the second port being located in the utility box.