FIELD: radio engineering, communication.
SUBSTANCE: programmable multimedia controller, including audio and video switches, controls audio and video devices, telephony devices, data processing devices, security, motor-operated, relay-operated and/or other types of electronic devices. Modules of the controller receive and output audio and video in a number of analogue and digital formats, allowing connection of the system to a wide range of devices. Small form factor general purpose personal computers may be operatively connected to provide processing power for the system, and to execute application programs. A personal DVD player or another device capable of displaying data on a screen and generating an audio output in response to user selection of one of several alternatives, may be used to control the programmable multimedia controller.
EFFECT: providing broad setup capabilities which enable the user to configure and control the system.
30 cl, 21 dwg
