Method and system for using a second screen device for interacting with a set top box to enhance a user experience
US10419803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6175
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for displaying data related to a content displayed through a set top box includes a second screen device generating a content information request signal requesting data corresponding to the content, communicates the content information request signal to the set top box. The set top box communicates a content information signal to the second screen device comprising a content identifier. The second screen device generates a request for related data signal corresponding to the content using the content identifier, communicates the request for related data signal through a network, receives aggregated related content data corresponding to the content from a data services center and displays the aggregated related content data.
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