Systems and methods for automated media filtering

US7930762B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Avaya Inc. · US

Inventors

• Colin Blair · Hornsby, AU
• Andrew W. Lang · Parramatta, AU
• David Thambiratnam · Bundaberg, AU
• Alexander John Gray Beck · Chatswood, AU
• Paul Thomas McNamara · Sydney, AU
• Karen Barrett · Chatswood, AU
• David E. Shaw · Sydney, AU
• Verna L. Iles · Parramatta, AU
• Zao Te Mo · Sydney, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 11, 2006
• Grant date: Apr 19, 2011
• Expiry date: Sep 8, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04N21/4532
• WIPO field: Audio-visual technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Various systems and methods for automated media filtering are disclosed. For example, some methods include receiving an indication of a situational difference via an automatic sensor, and based at least in part on the situational difference, a program played on a media player is modified. In some cases, the methods further include accessing a filter that compares the change in situational difference with a predefined access control rule set. As just some of many examples, the situational difference may include a change in persons within proximity of the media player and/or a change in programming selection in relation to the media player.