Smart biometric remote control with telephony integration method
US6970098B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/93
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handheld remote control device for a Media Computing Device has a biometric sensor to authenticate a user. The handheld remote control device includes a microphone and speaker to enable integration of a telephony system with the Media Computing Device. The handheld remote control device can be used as the interface with the Media Computing Device, alternatively, the handheld remote control device can be used as a speakerphone for communication in a telephony system that is integrated with the Media Computing Device. A multifunctional handheld remote control device can implement a variety of routines for interfacing with the Media Computing Device or alternatively for communicating in the telephony system.
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