Interactive video distribution systems – Local video distribution system – Multiunit or multiroom structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Koenig, Andrew Y (Department: 2423)
Interactive video distribution systems
Local video distribution system
Multiunit or multiroom structure
C725S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07996869
ABSTRACT:
A TV-set is equipped with HDMI and USB connections that allow it to display and run audio-video content from a variety of conventional consumer devices. The TV-set is further equipped to provide a secure HDMI-USB interface that will allow the transfer of licensed high definition content and Internet subscriber services. Such secure HDMI-USB interface also enables a selection of proprietary application modules to be attached. Downloadable user interface templates, much like XML style sheets, are rendered to a user interface displayed on the screen. These are associated with corresponding thumbnails and URI's that allow a user to surf through lists and catalogs of materials, and then to play them in the appropriate formats and provide the machine with a customized controller. A remote commander is simplified, yet expanded to control all the attached devices through interactions with the user interface. The functions of the remote commander's keys change depending on where the user is navigating and what device is being controlled, similar to so-called soft-keys.
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Boyden David
Colsey Nicholas James
Dacosta Behram Mario
Dawson Thomas
Douillet Ludovic
Koenig Andrew Y
Le Rong
O'Banion John P.
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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