Methods and systems for automatic media output based on user proximity
US10028023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4524
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This application discloses a method implemented on a casting device to control display of media content on an output device coupled to the casting device. After it is determines that the output device operates at an inactive state, the casting device detects a client device associated with the casting device, and determines a proximity of the client device, including determining whether the client device is within a proximity threshold from the casting device. In accordance with a determination that the client device is within the proximity threshold from the casting device, the casting device controls the output device to change from the inactive state to an active state, and receives media content from one or more content sources for display on the output device.
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