Storing and using personal profile from the remote
US6813619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/812
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of and system for storing the personal information or profile of a user/customer on the remote instead of a digital television receiver/set top box. The information that is stored is personal information, such as name, address, etc., as well as commerce-related information, such as a credit card number. This information is then used to personalize the use of some electronic device and allow for faster, portable, more effective and more convenient e-commerce.
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