System and method of transmitting photographs from a set top box
US8190688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/478
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of emailing photographs from a set top box is disclosed and includes presenting a menu of photographs at a television coupled to the set top box. The photographs within the menu can be highlighted using a remote control device. The method further includes presenting an email button at the television and presenting an address book. The address book contains at least one recipient email address. Further, the method includes sending an email addressed to the at least one recipient email address. In particular, the email includes a return email address that causes a response to the email to be sent to a location other than the set top box.
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