2012-05-03, 02:42
I have been playing with htpc for a couple years now and have never run across the ability to get the output of a device like a cable box or video game system into an input to a computer that would then select the source and display it on a monitor or tv.
I know that you can install a tv tuner with a tv tuner card and get most of the advanced cable programing. I say most because on demand and ppv generally don't work without your providers cable box. You can also add a DVD drive to the computer and eliminate that, but things like an Xbox can not be added to a computer. Unless you emulate which is not really an option for new devices.
So my question is "Is there a device that can get the signal from hdmi/component divice and pass it to a computer?"
This would basically allow you to never (change tv or amp inputs/fool with remotes/turn nobs/get up from couch) just simply use the computer to do whatever you wanted like pip and things a tv would do but fully controlled by a pc.
This would truly make a htpc in my opinion.
With this you could create software that would control the whole media experience. Things like pip the news while watching a movie, record you getting hundreds of kills in call of duty... You know all the things you should be able to do with a htpc.
The only problem I see is there may be a delay while gaming.
I know that you can install a tv tuner with a tv tuner card and get most of the advanced cable programing. I say most because on demand and ppv generally don't work without your providers cable box. You can also add a DVD drive to the computer and eliminate that, but things like an Xbox can not be added to a computer. Unless you emulate which is not really an option for new devices.
So my question is "Is there a device that can get the signal from hdmi/component divice and pass it to a computer?"
This would basically allow you to never (change tv or amp inputs/fool with remotes/turn nobs/get up from couch) just simply use the computer to do whatever you wanted like pip and things a tv would do but fully controlled by a pc.
This would truly make a htpc in my opinion.
With this you could create software that would control the whole media experience. Things like pip the news while watching a movie, record you getting hundreds of kills in call of duty... You know all the things you should be able to do with a htpc.
The only problem I see is there may be a delay while gaming.
