Methods and apparatus for controlling display in a networked device
US7623933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8193
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling display elements within a networked device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the device a digital set-top box (DSTB) with front panel display(s). A downloadable software module is provided that is adapted to discover the front panel display capabilities of the device, and control the display accordingly. This approach allows, inter alia, the cable network operator or other entity to manage the user's experience relating to the front panel display(s) on various types of client devices. The module is also optionally platform-agnostic (i.e., “universal”) so that the aforementioned capabilities are provided largely irrespective of the device hardware/software environment.
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