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System and method for social television management of smart homes

US10416615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/285
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a content-based control system for controlling a smart home. The control system includes a client terminal connectable to a media content provider and a home automation interface operable to connect with a smart home controller. The system may allow settings and ambience to be controlled according to current media content being consumed and the media consumers social environment.

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