System timeout reset based on media detection

摘要

In embodiments of system timeout reset based on media detection, an electronic device includes an interface connection that couples the electronic device to a peripheral. A power manager application is implemented to timeout the interface connection if user interaction with the electronic device is not detected for a timeout duration. A media data monitor is implemented to detect audio data in an audio channel of the interface connection, and initiate a reset of the timeout duration responsive to the audio data being detected. Video can continue to be rendered by the peripheral if the audio data is detected to initiate the reset of the timeout duration.

主权项

1. An electronic device, comprising:
a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection comprising an audio channel and a video channel that is separate from the audio channel, the HDMI connection configured to be coupled to a peripheral that includes a display monitor; a processor configured to execute a power manager application to timeout the HDMI connection if user interaction with the electronic device is not detected for a timeout duration; and a media data monitor configured to initiate a reset of the timeout duration responsive to audio data being detected in the audio channel of the HDMI connection and irrespective of data being detected in the video channel of the HDMI connection.