Audiovisual (AV) device and control method thereof

Details Audiovisual (AV) device and control method thereof Audiovisual (AV) device and control method thereof

2010-09-23

2011-11-08

Koenig, Andrew (Department: 2423)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with local interaction

Receiver

C725S080000, C725S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056111

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, video image and audio signals are transmitted to a plurality of electronic devices each having at least one of a video image display function and an audio reproducing function. Information indicating the fact that at least one of a video image and audio has been set in a mute state is acquired from each of the electronic devices. Based on the information, a processing operation is applied to the video image and audio signals supplied to each of the electronic devices.

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