Conversion of multimedia data streams for use by connected devices

摘要

Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to conversion of multimedia data streams for use by connected devices. An embodiment of a method for processing data includes receiving a data stream in a first multimedia data format at a first device, and inserting a replacement video portion into the received data stream to generate a modified multimedia data stream in a second multimedia data format. The modified data stream is provided to a second device coupled to the first device.

主权项

1. A method for processing data comprising:
receiving a data stream in a first multimedia data format from a first data source, the data stream comprising HDMI data; after receiving the data stream, determining by a first presentation device capable of presenting data in the first multimedia data format to a user at the first presentation device without outputting the data to an external device if a second presentation device coupled to the first presentation device is capable of presenting data in the first multimedia data format; responsive to a determination that the second presentation device is incapable of presenting data in the first multimedia data format, generating a modified multimedia data stream in a second multimedia data format by combining 1) a replacement data portion generated by converting a first portion of the data stream to the second multimedia format, 2) a second portion of the received data stream different from the first portion, and 3) non-HDMI data received from a second data source different from the first data source; providing, by the first presentation device, the modified multimedia data stream to the second presentation device, the second presentation device configured to present the modified multimedia data stream in the second multimedia data format; and presenting, to a user, a portion of the received data stream in the first multimedia data format by the first presentation device and a corresponding portion of the modified multimedia data stream in the second multimedia format by the second presentation device.