Control system and user interface for network of input devices

Details Control system and user interface for network of input devices Control system and user interface for network of input devices

2010-03-30

2011-11-08

Salce, Jason (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Local video distribution system

Multiunit or multiroom structure

C725S038000, C725S039000, C725S047000, C725S048000, C725S052000, C725S059000, C725S078000, C725S081000, C725S082000, C725S085000, C348S706000, C348S552000, C348S553000, C348S554000, C348S705000, C348S736000, C348S460000, C348S731000, C715S716000, C715S717000, C715S718000, C715S714000, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056104

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

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