System and method for interacting with a media device using faces and palms of video display viewers
US8150102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42222
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and method which allow for user interaction with and control of televisions and other media device are disclosed. A television set is provided with a face and/or palm detection device configured to identify faces and/or palms and map them into coordinates. The mapped coordinates may be translated into data inputs which may be used to interact with applications related to the television. In some embodiments, multiple faces and/or palms may be detected and inputs may be received from each of them. The inputs received by mapping the coordinates may include inputs for interactive television programs in which viewers are asked to vote or rank some aspect of the program.
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