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Enhanced experience from standard program content

US8984568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/85
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing the viewing experience of video content by analyzing the content to determine where enhanced sensory experience events may be appropriate, by identifying devices at the viewing location and devices personal to the viewer that can be controlled to provide an enhanced sensory experience, and by activating those devices in a way that is synchronized with the presentation of the content.

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