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Method and system for device notification

US9138646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/812
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and system for encoded information processing are described. In one embodiment, an encoded pattern may be optically detected from source media. The encoded pattern may be associated with programming content of a content source. The encoded pattern may be decoded to reproduce encoded data. The programming content may be identified based on reproduction of the encoded data. A scheduled start time of the programming content may be obtained. When a current device time is within a notification time qualification of the scheduled start time, a programming content start alert may be generated. An interactive opportunity notification associated with the programming content may be provided based on generation of the programming content start alert. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

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