Method and device communicating a command

Details Method and device communicating a command Method and device communicating a command

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Natnael, Paulos M. (Department: 2622)

Television

Diverse device controlled by information embedded in video...

Reexamination Certificate

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09992928

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are a method, a controlling device (110), a controllable device (130) and an arrangement (100) for communicating a command from the controlling device (110) to the controllable device (130). A watermark is generated comprising the command, and embedded in a signal (120) representing an audio or video fragment. The controllable device (130) receives the signal (120) comprising the command, and decodes and executes the command therefrom. Also disclosed is a method of presenting an advertisement which involves sending a command related to presenting the advertisement using the above-mentioned method.

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