Video programming and storage control using the telephone network
US5570415A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/41265
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a multi-function, hand-held, wireless, remote control apparatus for television viewer use. An apparatus that permits the viewer to use the public telephone network, to control the selection and distribution of television entertainment and educational programming, and to directly control recorded programming playback apparatus located at a remote central television control centre. The invention also relates to control apparatus that permits the television distribution centre to remotely control the viewer's television receiving and recording apparatus. Also the invention relates to apparatus for the interfacing of a standard remote control device to different models of television receiving and recording apparatus. In addition, the invention relates to a full featured, wirelessly controlled speakerphone apparatus.
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