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Enchanced experience from standard program content

US9918144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/85
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing the viewing experience of video content by analyzing the content to determine where enhanced sensory experience events may be appropriate, by identifying devices at the viewing location and devices personal to the viewer that can be controlled to provide an enhanced sensory experience, and by activating those devices in a way that is synchronized with the presentation of the content.

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