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User interface for operating a computer from a distance

US8370744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/47217
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A new user interface, a distance user interface, in a computer system for operating a computer from a television-viewing distance is provided. A centralized display is provided enabling a user to access streaming video and sound as well as music files, video files, and picture files from a single screen. Collaborative sharing of media content is provided by enabling a computer's operations and feedback to be collectively observed from a distance.

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