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System and method for remote controlled device selection based on device position data and orientation data of a user

US8963694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/43637
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for selecting a remote controlled device to be controlled from among a plurality of remote controllable devices. The system includes an electronic device having a registration interface configured to register device data corresponding to the plurality of remote controllable devices, a position locator configured to determine position data corresponding to a position of the electronic device, and an orientation interface configured to receive orientation data corresponding to an orientation of a user. A controller is configured to select the remote controlled device based on the device data, the position data, and the orientation data. The plurality of remote controllable devices each may include a respective data source configured to provide the device data, and a headset may be configured to generate the orientation data.

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