Understanding the Purpose of USB Type B Input in Monitors without a Hub

Question

I've seen several monitors with a USB type B input but without a hub, recently I came across one, I know what it's for, I plug it in, the system found a new device, the HID interface device, the device has been installed and is ready for use. even in device manager it shows HID device...

and that's all.

I still don't know what this USB is for??

procekkk · Answer

e.g. if you have a USB output on the back of your computer and you want to connect a pendrive (digital, portable hard drives, recorders, etc.) and so as not to mess with the back of the computer, you have a USB input at hand on the top.

Regards Procekkk

CMS · Answer

I'm saying that there is NO USB HUB in this monk, if there was, I wouldn't ask

Kalik · Answer

Maybe it's some kind of software interface for this monitor?

procekkk · Answer

Sorry, my mistake, I didn't read your statement carefully. Can you tell me what monitor it is? Regards Procekkk

CMS · Answer

some NEC, when I get it again I'll tell you exactly, but I emphasize that it's not the first monitor with USB without a hub that I've seen, there was definitely another Samsung

Bogdanor · Answer

probably to adjust image parameters from Windows, download the appropriate software and that's it, but what else would it be for?

CMS · Answer

now something occurred to me, HID interface devices are mainly pointing devices, maybe this monitor responds to touch, I must check it out

max_gg · Answer

Hello!

HID is not just pointing devices. The Polish name is "user interface devices".
They can also be printers - but I haven't seen one compliant with the HID standard yet.
As for the USB port on the monitor - it is also used to change settings from the system level. All you need is the appropriate software, certainly downloadable from the manufacturer's website.

Regards!

Marcin "Max" G.

nexus2k · Answer

I have a Formac 2010 Gallery 20.1`` monitor which has 2 USB ports on the back of the housing connected to the cable that you connect to the graphics card. Very creative. I connected the receiver of the Logitech LX7 mouse to the USB port on the back of the monitor, so the mouse is only 20-30 cm from the receiver (less battery consumption in the mouse)

procekkk · Answer

nexus2k: this is not what you mean, CMS friend. My CMS friend has only one USB input socket and no outputs. Regards Procekkk

janusz1313 · Answer

Hello. I have a Samsung 765MB also with a USB cable and together with the appropriate software it is used to adjust the monitor settings from the operating system level... Regards Janusz

CMS · Answer

I feel satisfied with the answer, I'm closing it

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