System and method of interacting with home automation systems via a set-top box device
US8413204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4882
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of interacting with home automation systems via a set-top box device is disclosed and includes receiving data at a set-top box device from one of a plurality of home automation systems communicating with the set-top box device. The data indicating that a triggering event has been detected at the home automation system. The method also includes sending an alert to a display device coupled to the set-top box device indicating that the triggering event has occurred.
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