Apparatus and methods for authenticating a user of an entertainment device using a mobile communication device
US8152642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/93
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for remotely controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device. A user utilizes a mobile communication device to input information that requests manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by an entertainment device. The mobile communication device transmits the user input to the entertainment device and furthers transmits identifying data regarding the user. Responsive to receiving the user input and the identifying data, the mobile communication device authenticates the user and outputs the content for presentation to a user based on the user input.
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