System and method of providing audio content
US8014542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, set-top box, and method of providing audio content are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the set-top box device includes an audio input device that is configured to receive a voice command. The set-top box device also includes a display disposed on a visible side of a set-top box housing. Additionally, the set-top box device includes a media control logic module to retrieve audio content identified by the voice command and data related to the audio content. The media control logic module transmits an audio signal corresponding to the audio content to an audio output device. The data related to the audio content is displayable on the display.
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