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System and method for retrieving information while commanding operation of an appliance
US9727213B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9727213-B2 |
| Application number | US-64388306-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Publication date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
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When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation to initiate a playing of media content and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source. The information retrieved is related to the media content and is displayed in a display of the controlling platform.
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What is claimed is: 1. A non-transitory memory device having stored thereon processor executable instructions wherein the instructions, when executed by a processing device of a platform configured to initiate operation of an appliance, perform steps comprising: in response to a sensed activation of a single command key of the platform causing the platform to transmit a command to cause the appliance to initiate a rendering of a media content having an associated address for a pla…
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- What does patent US9727213B2 cover?
- When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation to initiate a playing of media content and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source. The information retrieved is related to the media content and is displayed in a display of the controlling platform.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lilleness Robert P, Yuh Han-Sheng, Wang Weidong William, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/0484. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 08 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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