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Customized mute in a videoconference based on context

US9531981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2014
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4396
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method for user interfaces using remote control devices. More specifically, these user interfaces may be particularly useful for providing an intuitive and user friendly interaction between a user and a device or application using a display, e.g., at a “10 foot” interaction level. The user interfaces may be specifically designed for interaction using a simple remote control device having a limited number of inputs. For example, the simple remote control may include directional inputs (e.g., up, down, left, right), a confirmation input (e.g., ok), and possibly a mute input. These user interfaces may allow a user to quickly browse and filter lists of items, efficiently provide input (e.g., having multiple data types), customize directional and/or mute functionality of the remote control, perform camera control (e.g., for videoconferencing), etc.

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