Computer system and method for enhancing experience using networked devices
US7499860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10L2015/088
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented system and method is provided for enhancing a user experience within an environment. The experience is enhanced using a number of devices that are connected on a network. The method involves monitoring the environment for cues, such as words from a user reading a book. Upon receiving a cue, one or more of the networked devices are prompted to produce a desired effect that is associated with the cue. The experience of those in the environment is enhanced or augmented by the effects produced. The system of the invention uses a computer that executes a script manager component and a device dispatcher component. The script manager component receives the cues and matches the cue with a desired effect that the network device(s) are to produce. The script manager informs the device dispatcher, which instructs the network devices(s) to produce the desired effect.
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