System, method and apparatus for viewer detection and action
US8347325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4882
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An application for a television has a detector capable of determining the identity and/or presence of at least one viewer in a viewing area of the television. In response to viewers entering and leaving the viewing area of the television, the television adjusts its operation based upon settings for the currently present viewers (e.g., enables channels, content, etc).
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