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Wireless and wired speaker hub for a home theater system
Owner:APPLE INC
Home entertainment, security, surveillance, and automation control system
InactiveUS20050267605A1Easy to installEasy maintenanceProgramme controlComputer controlTelecommunications linkControl signal
A system and method of home entertainment, security, surveillance, and automation control includes a plurality of remote devices, a display device, and various user input devices capable of receiving a home user's commands. The system further includes a main control unit capable of controlling and programming the system, and a communication link capable of transferring various data and control signals between the main unit and the plurality of remote devices. The home user's command enables to select the remote devices, to transmit various automation control signals, and to establish exchanges of various data between the main control unit and at least one of the plurality of remote devices. Finally, the communication link between the main control unit and the remote devices includes power line communication network over existing home AC power line. The home user is also able to control and communicate with the system at remote location over the Internet.
Owner:LEE PAUL K +1
Device control via digitally stored program content
InactiveUS6868292B2Avoid less flexibilityMore functionalityTemperatue controlElectric testing/monitoringHome environmentDigital storage
A method and system of controlling devices with digitally stored content. Devices such as home electronic appliances, lighting systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, home security systems and home entertainment systems are controlled from a single, centralized device. A set top box (STB) stores scripts that include program content for controlling the operation of a plurality of these devices from the STB. A user of the STB selects the desired scripts, and the STB accesses the selected scripts from storage based on a triggering mechanism such as time, content, event, etc. The STB selectively controls operation of certain devices designated in the script. The method provides ease of control over multiple and diverse devices, applications and media within a user's own home environment, with more functionality and flexibility than currently available.
Owner:DIRECTV LLC
Server-side media stream manipulation for emulation of media playback functions
InactiveUS20070271388A1Avoid restrictionsLow costTelevision system detailsColor television detailsTimestampUser input
A media server in the home entertainment network allows a media rendering devices to act as a digital media receiver. The media server enables trick mode functions such as scan forward or reverse, slow motion, pause, and seek on rendering devices with capabilities limited to 1× playback. The media server receives commands from user input at the rendering device transmitted over the network to the media server. The media server manipulates the media stream before the transmission over the network by deleting or adding frames to the media stream as necessary to emulate the desired playback functions and replacing frame timestamps to create a media stream that appears to the media rendering device as a sequential 1× stream. The transmitted media stream may not contain all of the media content stored in the corresponding media file on the media server, thus avoiding limitations on the download bandwidth and local client storage.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Networked speaker system with follow me
ActiveUS20150256954A1Save powerPublic address systemsSelective content distributionEngineeringLoudspeaker
In a multi-speaker audio system for, e.g., a home entertainment system or other entertainment system, each networked-speaker (wired or wireless) is activated or deactivated as appropriate such that audio play follows a user as the user moves around the home.
Owner:SONY CORP
Game and home entertainment device remote control
InactiveUS20020097229A1Digital data processing detailsCathode-ray tube indicatorsControl signalRemote control
Home entertainment devices may be controlled and on-screen games played with a single controller. At least one gesture by a user is made on a touch pad. If the gesture was made for controlling the home entertainment device, at least one control signal is generated for the home entertainment device based on the gesture. If the gesture was made for playing a game, a game activity based on the gesture is performed and the results displayed on a display screen.
Owner:SMK LINK ELECTRONICS
Remote control system for providing content suggestions
A portable device configured to control a set of home entertainment appliances includes a processor; and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to transmit information to a computer system and receive information from the computer system. The portable device further includes a display coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to: i) collect use information associated with controlling the set of home entertainment appliances, and ii) control the transceiver to transmit the use information to a computer system. The computer system is configured to: i) analyze the use information to determine a set of content related to the use information, ii) generate a set of recommendations that includes information that identifies the set of content, and iii) send the set of recommendations to the transceiver for display of the set of recommendations on the display.
Owner:LOGITECH EURO SA
Method and apparatus for a low data-rate network to be represented on and controllable by high data-rate home audio/video interoperability (HAVi) network
InactiveUS6199136B1Function increaseMultiplex system selection arrangementsSpecial service provision for substationVideo equipmentEmbedded system
A PC-based home automation system uses a low data-rate transport layer and COM-based software components for control of devices in a home automation network. The home automation system is merged with a messaging-based HAVi-network that uses IEEE 1394 as a high data-rate transport layer. The HAVi-network controls audio / video equipment in a home entertainment system. The home automation services and devices are registered as a HAVi-compliant elements with the HAVi network's FAV or IAV device. The home automation resources (devices and services) have both COM OLE Automation Interfaces and HAVI-compliant interfaces to permit control of the home automation system from the HAVi-network.
Owner:U S PHILIPS CORP
Methods for remote monitoring and control of appliances over a computer network
InactiveUS20050198063A1Guaranteed normal transmissionImprove efficiencyProgramme controlComputer controlAgricultural engineeringControl equipment
The remote monitoring and controlling of controllable devices is provided by sending control information to and receiving status information from information appliances over a network. A user is able to monitor the information appliances from a remote location, and control the information appliances from the remote location. The remote monitoring and control can be facilitated by graphical user interfaces. The information appliance can be a home lighting system, a home alarm system, a home entertainment system, a water gardening system, a home heating system, a home cooling system, and a television system having recording capabilities.
Owner:ATC ADVANCED TECH CO LLC
Video game system with wireless modular handheld controller
A home entertainment system for video games and other applications includes a main unit and handheld controllers. The handheld controllers sense their own orientation by detecting illumination emitted by emitters positioned at either side of a display. The controllers can be plugged into expansion units that customize the overall control interface for particular applications including but not limited to legacy video games.
Owner:NINTENDO CO LTD
Transcoding and data rights management in a mobile video network with STB as a hub
InactiveUS20060117379A1Control consumptionDigital data processing detailsUser identity/authority verificationMediaFLOTranscoding
A home entertainment system that employs DRM (Data Rights Management) data protected multimedia programs and rights management component (RMC), with corresponding hardware and software systems incorporated in to home entertainment systems, to protect rights of the media program providers and the users. The system employs STB (Set Top Box) as a hub. The rights management component is incorporated in to the set top box (STB Circuitry), as well as some of the media devices. Three operational scenarios are envisaged regarding the home entertainment system. The first operational scenario involves a remote media source and the media device interaction via STB Circuitry; where as the STB Circuitry performs the duty of a mediator. The second operational scenario involves remote media source and the media device interaction via STB Circuitry, where as the STB Circuitry having rights to reissue licenses to media players. The third operational scenario involves local media sources incorporating the RMC and interacting with the STB Circuitry to decrypt and transcode the multimedia programs. Further, the STB Circuitry interacts with a remote billing server via the communication network regarding presentation rights, to interact with a user regarding the presentation rights, and to arrange for payment for the presentation rights.
Owner:AVAGO TECH INT SALES PTE LTD
Systems and methods for integrated control within a home entertainment system
InactiveUS20050235329A1Analogue secracy/subscription systemsClosed circuit television systemsControl systemNetwork Communication Protocols
Integrated control systems and methods for control of distributed home entertainment electronic devices are provided. In an embodiment, an integrated control system provides for control of distributed home entertainment electronic devices using a home wireless or wireline network. In an embodiment, an integrated control system includes a controller for managing its operation, a translator for translating management instructions into management messages using a preferred communications protocol, and a device database coupled to the controller for storing device information that includes device characteristics and configuration information. The integrated control system also includes one or more wireless or wireline interfaces. Methods are provided to control distributed home entertainment electronic devices and to distribute video and audio signals. A legacy television dongle is provided to support the integration of legacy televisions into a system of distributed home entertainment electronic devices under the control of an integrated control system.
Owner:AVAGO TECH WIRELESS IP SINGAPORE PTE
Transaction system for transporting media files from content provider sources to home entertainment devices
InactiveUS7269854B2Television system detailsMultiple keys/algorithms usageTransaction serviceThe Internet
A system and method for enabling a user to request and download selected media files from distributed content provider sites via the Internet. The system includes a plurality of user sites each including a player / receiver housed in an enclosure having a simple user interface, a plurality of content provider sites, and a transaction server site. The player / receiver enables the user to connect to the transaction server via the Internet to access a program guide listing available media files. The user is then able to select a desired file and, via the player / receiver and Internet, request the transaction server to authorize download of the selected file. The file request along with file encryption and transfer instructions are sent from the transaction server via the Internet to the content provider site storing the requested file. Requested files are then dynamically encrypted by the content provider site and securely downloaded to the requesting player / receiver. The requesting player / receiver is uniquely capable of decrypting a downloaded file concurrent with playing back the file on a conventional home television set and / or audio system.
Owner:IMTX STRATEGIC
Home entertainment system providing presence and mobility via remote control authentication
InactiveUS20090146779A1Television system detailsDigital data processing detailsBiometric dataRemote control
An apparatus in one embodiment is operable to receive, from a remote control device associated with a video display device, biometric input of a user. Responsive to a match of the biometric input with stored biometric data of the user, the user is authenticated. The remote control device and / or the video display device are then configured based on user settings associated with the stored biometric data of the user. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.
Owner:CISCO TECH INC
Transaction system for transporting media files from content provider sources to home entertainment devices
InactiveUS20060085821A9Improve scalabilityTelevision system detailsDigital data processing detailsWeb siteTransport medium
A system and method for enabling a user to request and download selected media files from distributed content provider sites via the Internet. The system includes a plurality of user sites each including a player / receiver housed in an enclosure having a simple user interface, a plurality of content provider sites, and a transaction server site. The player / receiver enables the user to connect to the transaction server via the Internet to access a program guide listing available media files. The user is then able to select a desired file and, via the player / receiver and Internet, request the transaction server to authorize download of the selected file. The file request along with file encryption and transfer instructions are sent from the transaction server via the Internet to the content provider site storing the requested file. Requested files are then dynamically encrypted by the content provider site and securely downloaded to the requesting player / receiver. The requesting player / receiver is uniquely capable of decrypting a downloaded file concurrent with playing back the file on a conventional home television set and / or audio system.
Owner:IMTX STRATEGIC
Multimedia platform synchronizer
InactiveUS8015200B2Reduce pressureReduce problemsTelevision system detailsElectrophonic musical instrumentsComputer hardwareComputerized system
Owner:SEIFLEIN PHIL +1
Multimedia platform synchronizer
ActiveUS20090100092A1Streamline karaoke showReduce problemsTelevision system detailsElectrophonic musical instrumentsComputer hardwareComputerized system
A karaoke home entertainment center for streamlining karaoke show; reduce stress, problems and time pressure on the KJ & to prevent piracy. The inventive device includes Ultimate Karaoke Book, Karaoke Rental Systems, ProPlayer, Karaoke Shoppe Download Centre, Karaoke Burning Station, Downloadable Karaoke CD+G Player, Video Library Pro, DRM and Licensing encryption engine, Pre-manufactured CD DRM. The Book eliminates the majority of KJ typing when creating or updating their book. Book with minimal player forms the Karaoke Rental System. ProPlayer incorporates super encryption Dongle or soft encryption, which permits “back-up” copy but can only be used with the original dongle. Karaoke Shoppe Download Center consists of basic computer system that can access our on-line database or come pre-loaded with encrypted songs. Karaoke burning Station Kiosk is either counter-top or stand-alone kiosks that can contain and deliver cds. Downloadable Karaoke CD+G Player is a quality karaoke player that doesn't require a special piece of hardware (other than a personal computer). It can download and play karaoke songs and be given away for free. Video Library Pro is an adaption of the book and player above designed for video professionals. There are two forms of DRM and Licensing encryption engine that perform the function of file protection. Together they form the Karaoke Home Entertainment Center.
Owner:SEIFLEIN PHIL +1
Remote control with a single control button
InactiveUS8089455B1Television system detailsCathode-ray tube indicatorsDisplay deviceExecution control
Owner:SYNERGYZE TECH LLC
Integrated multimedia signal processing system using centralized processing of signals
InactiveUS20060149402A1Eliminate duplicative installationAddress rising pricesAnalogue recording/reproducingGain controlMultimedia signal processingHuman ear
Integrated processing of multimedia signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated multimedia system includes a main player that captures and processes signals digitally. The main player may adjust the audio signal to provide audio output of equal loudness across all frequencies by accounting for sensitivity of the human ear for sounds of varying frequencies. The main player can also account for perceived differences in loudness based on the angle of a listener to a speaker by detecting the position of a user and making an adjustment accordingly. The invention further provides a speaker that has embedded performance characteristics or an identifier that allows the system to provide an optimal speaker driving current for a particular system or determine how that speaker would be best implemented in the integrated system.
Owner:MONDO SYST
Broadband communications access device
InactiveUS20090036159A1Overcome problemsMultiplex system selection arrangementsNetwork traffic/resource managementHome securityEngineering
A broadband communications access device with security features. The broadband communications access devices includes a wireless access point with a wireless interface, wired interface and security interface for proving secure wired and wireless broadband communications access for home entertainment, home security and home energy management devices.
Owner:ZHIGU HLDG
Wearable remote control with a single control button
An apparatus and method for the remote control and / or interaction-with electronic-devices such as computers; home-entertainment-systems; media-centers; televisions; DVD-players; VCR-players; music systems; appliances; security systems; toys / games; and / or displays. A user may orient a pointer (e.g., laser pointer) to place a pointer-spot on / near object(s) on an active-display(s); and / or a fixed-display(s); and / or on real-world object(s) within a display region or pointer-spot detection-region. Detectors, imager(s) and / or camera(s) may be connected / attached to the display region and / or a structure that is connected / attached to display region. When the user initiates a “select”, the detectors / cameras may detect the location of the pointer-spot within the display region. Corresponding to the user's selection(s); control action(s) may be performed on the device(s) being controlled / interacted-with and additional selection-menus may be optionally presented on an active-display.
Owner:SYNERGYZE TECH LLC
Modifying an electronic program guide based on viewer statistics
ActiveUS7552460B2Readily informationTelevision system detailsSpecific information broadcast systemsAnimationSignal source
Displaying the numbers of viewers who are watching currently-broadcasted television programs on electronic program guides (EPGs) using information gathered via back channels from home entertainment systems. A signal source transmits a television broadcast signal to televisions used by viewers. Processing devices associated with the televisions determine which program is being displayed and transmit this information to a central server using a back channel from the home entertainment system. Viewing behavior information is gathered from a large number of viewers and is compiled into a report that is transmitted to the individual processing devices of the home entertainment systems. Using the information included in the report, the processing devices modify the EPGs to visually display the number of viewers watching the various television programs. The modification can take the form of selected colors, sizes, or shapes of the EPG entries or icons or animation displayed with the EPG.
Owner:ZHIGU HLDG
Method and apparatus for universal device management
InactiveUS20040001095A1Cathode-ray tube indicatorsDigital data authenticationAutomotive systemsUser interface
A method and apparatus for universal device management using in its preferred embodiment, a software-based process that enables devices such as PDA's and mobile phones to discover, monitor, and control electronic devices in diverse applications such home entertainment, mobile computing, automotive systems, data networking, and household and office automation. The system comprises a user interface residing typically on a handheld device, a lightweight embedded agent that runs on all managed devices, and a wireless communication infrastructure that allows wireless communication between the interface and all devices, regardless of device type or manufacturer. The user interface provides users with a common look-and-feel for managing all devices.
Owner:ZURADO
Remote control device having wireless phone interface
InactiveUS20050064860A1Robust audioRobust videoTelevision system detailsNon-electrical signal transmission systemsRemote controlSpeech sound
A remote control device (RCD) typical of a television or home entertainment system is adapted to be communicable with a mobile phone. When a mobile phone receives a signal in a first wireless protocol from a digital cellular network (DCN), the signal is wirelessly forwarded to the RCD in a second wireless protocol for processing such as answering a voice call or displaying message data using the RCD. In addition, the RCD is wirelessly communicable with one or more peripheral devices such as a television and / or other components of a home entertainment system. The RCD can further forward the signal or a component of the signal received from the mobile phone to one of the peripheral devices for output. Thus, if a mobile phone is not handy when a signal is received, it can be passed to the RCD to be handled in a manner deemed appropriate by a user.
Owner:SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMM AB
Mixed entertainment application
InactiveUS20030084456A1Easy accessEasily presentableTelevision system detailsPicture reproducers using cathode ray tubesMostly TrueThe Internet
A software application, which presents aggregated content including broadcast, Internet, and local media on a single HDTV display screen. For the most part, this information is pulled from existing databases and supplied by means of an entertainment portal, and then synchronized, resized, and displayed on a single HDTV display screen. This allows mixed entertainment content from creators, broadcasters, advertisers, manufactures, websites, and home consumers to be viewed on a single HDTV display screen, thereby creating a single-screen home entertainment experience. In operation, the screen is divided into multiple areas 200, 202 where web content, which can be continuously updated, is displayed at the same time live video is being aired. This can include any and all types of content; such as news, stock quotes, weather forecast, sports scores, on-line shopping, on-line multi-player games, local community information, etc.
Owner:TEXAS INSTR INC
Free-Space Pointing and Handwriting
InactiveUS20090027335A1Simple designControl power consumptionCathode-ray tube indicatorsInput/output processes for data processingHandwritingRemote control
A position detection method using one or more one-dimensional image sensors for detecting a light source (22) in free space is adapted for use as a portable free-space data input device (20) for controlling of a cursor (42) on the display (44) of a computer A user of the portable free-space data input device (20) should move the portable free-space data input device (20) in free space to control the movement of the cursor on the display. This portable free-space data input device (20) can also be used as a free-space handwriting device. It is possible to adapt this pointing device in a design of a user-friendly remote control for a multimedia home entertainment system.
Owner:YE QINZHONG
Wireless home entertainment interconnection and control system and method
InactiveUS20050278462A1Network topologiesSelective content distributionControl systemInterconnection
An interconnect control unit configures the interconnection of audio-video electronic components. The interconnect control unit receives component data from audio-video electronic components proximate the control unit and generates configuration data from the received component data. The configuration data includes data to configure each electronic component to communicate with at least one other electronic component.
Owner:HEWLETT PACKARD DEV CO LP
Integrated audio video signal processing system using centralized processing of signals
ActiveUS20060229752A1Eliminate duplicative installationAddress rising pricesTelevision system detailsColor television detailsNetwork connectionDisplay device
Integrated processing of audio / video signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated system includes a main player that captures and processes signals digitally, a dummy display, and a dummy speaker. The dummy display may only have a display panel and a panel driver. The dummy speaker may only have a driving unit and no crossover logic. The main player may have a PC architecture and process all signals digitally for outputting signals tailored for the display device and the individual driving units of the dummy speaker. The integrated system may also provide dynamic signal adjustments based on the surrounding environment. The main player may include a storage device and can process media content stored therein to produce supplemental information to provide an optimal audiovisual experience. This supplemental information can be shared among users over a network connection.
Owner:MONDO SYST
Integrated entertainment system with audio modules
InactiveUS20070154041A1Superior acoustic summationGood sound imageStereophonic systemsLoudspeaker spatial/constructional arrangementsEngineeringLoudspeaker
In a home entertainment system, a plurality of modules having diverse functions, e.g., tuners, media player / recorders, amplifiers and a surround sound unit, are integrated in a single enclosure. A unitary system is provided rather than one with many modules requiring additional space. The modules may share a common power supply and heat dissipation components. The enclosure comprises a stand on which a video display unit, such as a television set is supported. A support, such as a shelf, and an interface may be provided for a discrete component such as a cable box. In a further form, the enclosure need not necessarily support a video display unit. A further embodiment also houses a center channel speaker unit in a structure attached to or unitary with the enclosure. The center channel speaker unit may also be provided as a stand-alone unit.
Owner:BEAUCHAMP TODD
Using HDMI-CEC to identify a codeset
ActiveUS20120041925A1Eliminate needEliminate clutterTelevision system detailsElectric signal transmission systemsDrag and dropDisplay device
A home entertainment device eliminates the need to use multiple remote's. The device is connected (by wired and / or wireless links) to electronic consumer devices (ECDs) to be controlled. A user uses a portable display device to view pages served by the device, and thereby to communicate with the device and indirectly control the ECDs. In a first aspect, a HDMI-CEC communication is used to identify a codeset from a codeset database. In a second aspect, the codeset of a remote is identified by serving pictures of remotes to the user. The user selects a picture and the system looks up its codeset. In a third aspect, keys on an illustration of a remote are dragged and dropped to create a new custom remote. In a fourth aspect, the user supplies a digital photograph of a remote. The system performs optical recognition and identifies the type of remote and its codeset.
Owner:UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
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