Interactive video distribution systems – Use surveying or monitoring – Monitoring physical reaction or presence of viewer
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-08
2010-10-12
Hirl, Joseph P (Department: 2426)
Interactive video distribution systems
Use surveying or monitoring
Monitoring physical reaction or presence of viewer
C725S010000, C725S037000, C725S046000, C725S085000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814509
ABSTRACT:
A receiving apparatus receives a broadcast program in a manner convenient for users depending on the content of the broadcast program. A tuner selects a broadcast program that matches the preference of users of respective rooms in a building in which the receiving apparatus is installed on the basis of preference information stored in a memory. Sensors disposed in the respective rooms detect whether the users are present in the respective rooms. A controller controls selectors so as to select displays and speakers located in rooms in which users are present so that the users in the respective rooms can view and/or listen to the program. The receiving apparatus may be applied to a television set or the like.
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Hirl Joseph P
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
Rabovianski Jivka
Sony Corporation
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