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Controlling a media program based on a media reaction

US8898687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/442
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This document describes techniques and apparatuses for controlling a media program based on a media reaction. In some embodiments, the techniques pause, mute, or stop a media program when a user leaves the room, when a user in the room is talking or is otherwise not paying attention to the program, or when a child walks into the room.

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