Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Having operator control interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-10
2009-11-24
Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Having operator control interface
C340S439000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07623933
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for controlling display elements within a networked device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the device a digital set-top box (DSTB) with front panel display(s). A downloadable software module is provided that is adapted to discover the front panel display capabilities of the device, and control the display accordingly. This approach allows, inter alia, the cable network operator or other entity to manage the user's experience relating to the front panel display(s) on various types of client devices. The module is also optionally platform-agnostic (i.e., “universal”) so that the aforementioned capabilities are provided largely irrespective of the device hardware/software environment.
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Ladd Patrick
Sarosi George W.
Bahta Kidest
Gazdzinski & Associates, PC
Time Warner Cable Inc.
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