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Apparatus, system, and method for controlling content playback

US9215490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2012
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8455
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for controlling content playback are provided. The system includes a playback device configured to display content on a display, at least one detector configured to monitor a playback area, and a controller configured to identify at least one point of interest on the content, and to operatively control the playback device according to a user input.

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