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Method and apparatus for enabling the display of a text service upon audio muting

US8804047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2005
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4622
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling two devices, separated from each other, during an audio muting mode operation. A control device causes an audio device to become muted during the audio muting mode. The control device also causes a video device to output a text service during the duration of the audio muting mode. Preferably, the text service corresponds to the audio portion of a media service.

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