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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2005
Koichi Sugiyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Koichi Sugiyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A video apparatus includes signal control unit that outputs an image signal in a plurality of formats. An interface unit connects the video apparatus to a computer, and an interface control unit controls transmission of the image signal to the computer. When the video apparatus has been connected to the computer through the interface unit, when the format of the image signal is switched, the interface control unit controls the interface unit so that the connection to the computer is disconnected without changing a physical connecting state. After the elapse of a predetermined period, the video apparatus is connected to the computer again without changing the physical connecting state.