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Gateway remote control system and method of operation

A gateway and network technology, applied in the field of home entertainment network, can solve the problem of not allowing users

Pending Publication Date: 2013-07-10
THOMSON LICENSING SA
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There are no known techniques and means that allow a user's preferences to be shared with other entertainment devices accessible to a particular user within the same network

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[0018] The present invention advantageously provides distribution and means for content control and distribution, eg in a home entertainment network. While the invention is described primarily in the context of a home entertainment network, specific embodiments of the principles of the invention should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art, based on the teachings of the principles of the present invention, should understand that the concepts of the present invention can be applied to virtually any network for content control and distribution.

[0019] The functions of the various elements shown in the figures can be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing the software in association with appropriate software. When provided by a processor, the functionality may be provided by a single dedicated processor, a single shared processor, or multiple separate processors, some of which may be sh...

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Abstract

A gateway is communicatively coupled between content source devices for a home entertainment network and playout devices included in the network, the gateway making use of available user, system, and other preferences of, for example, respective control devices in the home entertainment network to enable controlled access of content in the network. For example, a personalized remote control device communicates with a gateway, either directly or indirectly, in a home entertainment network such that a user associated with the personalized remote control can interact personally with the gateway to modify viewing content in accordance with the specifications, preferences, and requirements for that particular user. As such, an entertainment device in communication with the personalized remote control device in the home network can be personalized for a user without the need to program and reprogram each and every entertainment device to a user's respective specifications, preferences, and requirements.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application is related to US Patent Application Proxy Dossier No. PU100113 entitled "Individualized Program Guide Based On System And User Constraints" filed by the present inventor and submitted at the same time. The teachings of the aforementioned patent applications are expressly incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to home entertainment networks and, more particularly, to coordinating and controlling network and local access to specific content through a gateway remote control system. Background technique [0004] Entertainment equipment is found in abundance in the average home. These entertainment devices include, but are not limited to, televisions, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, personal video recorders, DVD players, home theater systems, and the like. Each entertainment device can be programmed by one or more users for parenta...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04L12/28
CPCH04L12/2812H04L12/2818H04L12/283H04L12/66H04L63/08H04L63/102H04N21/43615H04N21/441H04N21/4751H04N21/4755H04L67/306H04L12/28H04N21/475H04N21/4753
Inventor 马克·艾伦·舒马兹
Owner THOMSON LICENSING SA