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Pairing a set-top box and personal computing device using a visual code

US9736541B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2013
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8146
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are configured in part to pair or associate a portable or personal computing device with a set-top box (STB) to enable use of the paired device with an associated STB. Processing of a displayed visual code can be used to establish a pairing relationship and allow a paired STB to process navigation, control, and/or other commands from a paired device.

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