摘要 |
<p>There is provided a communication apparatus including an HDMI connector complying with HEC (HDMI Ethernet Channel)-compliant HDMI standards, comprising: an HEC communication unit configured to communicate, via HEC, with an HEC-compliant communication apparatus connected to the HDMI connector; a determination unit configured to determine, using a protocol of the HDMI standards, whether or not an HEC-compliant communication apparatus is connected to the HDMI connector; and a control unit configured to stop power supply to the HEC communication unit if it is determined that an HEC-compliant communication apparatus is not connected to the HDMI connector.</p> |