Method and system for offering interactive controls in a lodging entertainment system
US7930721B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/488
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing interactive controls using interactive video animation software for use in conjunction with content provided by a lodging entertainment system are disclosed. The lodging entertainment system includes a head end with a digital content server and a plurality of guest terminals connected by a distribution system. A display of interactive controls is transmitted with the content from the head end to a guest terminal. This preferably occurs in response to pressing a key on a remote control at the guest terminal. Then, interactive control selection data representing the interactive control selected by a guest is transmitted from the guest terminal to the head end. After processing the interactive control selection data at the head end, transmission of the content from the head end to the guest terminal is adjusted in accordance with the interactive control selected by the guest.
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