Controlling display of content on networked passenger controllers and video display units
US9060202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4786
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A controller is disclosed that controls an entertainment system which includes a video display unit that is separate from the controller. The controller includes a network interface, a display device, and a processing device. The network interface communicates with the video display unit via at least one data network. The processing device communicates a first command over the at least one data network to control a display of first content on the video display unit, and controls a display of second content on the display device of the controller. The second content is displayed concurrently with the first content. Related entertainment systems are disclosed.
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