Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to one or more transcoder devices in communication with an input device such as a remote control device and multiple destination devices in which the transcoder device(s) facilitate communication between the remote control and the various destination devices in the vicinity. The transcoder device(s) can also provide the user with an environmental awareness of conditions and events surrounding the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system for authoring interactive applications has a user interface that allows a designer to set conditions of a range of types. The conditions may be predefined and selected using a drop-down list for example. The designer can select resources that are activated when the conditions are satisfied. A script records the conditions and the resources. The script may be made up of frames. A frame may have a pre-condition, a selector node and a link identifying a resource. The selector node may include selectors which modify attributes of the resource when selector conditions are satisfied. Selectors may be used to make an interactive application change dynamically in response to any of a wide range of factors. A playback application may be used to deliver the interactive application. The playback system may include a plurality of condition monitors each configured to evaluate conditions of a particular type.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable dynamic device interaction adaptation based on user engagement. In general, a computer can leverage sensors to determine a user's level of engagement with one or more devices. As the user transitions his or her attention to different devices, the computer can utilize different interaction models to assist the user in interacting with each device that meets a threshold level of engagement with the user. Individual interaction models can configure the computer to direct input gestures received by the computing device to a selected device, and adapt the computer's input modality to provide user interface controls that are optimized for the selected device. When a user is interacting with two or more devices, automatic transitions between different interaction models can help improve the user's interaction with each device.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver includes a mode determination unit to determine a current operation mode among a plurality of operation modes, a communication interface to transmit the determined current operation mode to a mobile device through interactive communication, and to receive a control command from the mobile device, and a controller to provide a service of the determined current operation mode according to the control command received from the mobile device. Accordingly, a user controls the broadcast receiver through the mobile device according to the operation mode so that user's convenience is improved.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for determining aspects of a user interface, and determining therefrom a service or device that corresponds to the user interface. In doing so, a user's activity can be profiled, and aggregate usage data over a population of particular devices and OTT applications can be tracked. Moreover, losses and gains of popularity of services or devices may be monitored.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to one or more transcoder devices in communication with an input device such as a remote control device and multiple destination devices in which the transcoder device(s) facilitate communication between the remote control and the various destination devices in the vicinity. The transcoder device(s) can also provide the user with an environmental awareness of conditions and events surrounding the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The vehicle safety and security system comprises one or more vehicle cameras which feed imaging data to a control box located within the vehicle and which may be controlled by a remote control device. The vehicle cameras may be located at positions within or outside of the vehicle. Imaging data captured by the cameras may be recorded or transmitted to a remote location, including transmission to the remote control device. The remote control device may display imaging data obtained from the control box and may change operational parameters such as the orientation of the cameras and whether imaging data should be recorded or not. The cameras may inform the remote control device of intrusions into the field of view of the cameras and the remote control device may cause the control box to preserve imaging data recorded in temporal proximity to incidents at the vehicle.

Abstract: A menu execution apparatus and method for conveniently providing a menu in a wireless terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a pointer unit for indicating a specific object in a menu execution recognition mode. A camera photographs the object indicated by the pointer unit in the menu execution recognition mode. A controller controls an operation for recognizing the object indicated by the pointer unit and photographed by the camera and displaying a menu for controlling the recognized object.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus and control method thereof is provided. The flexible display apparatus may include a display, a sensor that senses one of a first deformed shape of the flexible display apparatus and a second deformed shape of the flexible display apparatus, and a controller which controls the display to display a first user interface (UI) corresponding to the first sensed shape in response to sensing the first shape and a second user interface corresponding to the second sensed shape in response to sensing the second shape, receives an input on the displayed UI, and transmits a control signal to a controlled apparatus that instructs the controlled apparatus to execute a function of the controlled apparatus corresponding to the input.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver includes a mode determination unit to determine a current operation mode among a plurality of operation modes, a communication interface to transmit the determined current operation mode to a mobile device through interactive communication, and to receive a control command from the mobile device, and a controller to provide a service of the determined current operation mode according to the control command received from the mobile device. Accordingly, a user controls the broadcast receiver through the mobile device according to the operation mode so that user's convenience is improved.

Abstract: In an exemplary method, a media service user interface system provides, for display on a screen of a primary display device, a media menu tray user interface view that includes a media menu tray representing a menu of one or more media programs and provides, for display on a display screen of a mobile device while the media menu tray user interface view is provided for display on the display screen of the primary display device, a remote control user interface view dynamically tailored to facilitate remote user interaction with the media menu tray included in the media menu tray user interface view provided for display on the display screen of the primary display device. In certain examples, the remote control user interface view is dynamically tailored based on a current state of the media menu tray user interface view.

Abstract: In order to provide a remote control system that is easy to use, a first displaying unit displays a remote controller side display information. Since a first operation unit is used to select the remote controller side display information and then drag towards an image display apparatus, a display position of the remote controller side display information on the display surface of the first displaying unit is visually moved towards an image display apparatus. In accordance with the movement operation of the remote controller side display information, operational information associated with the remote controller side display information is transmitted from a first communicator to a second communicator.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a scanner movable relative to seat units and controllable devices each having RFID tags, the scanner configured to obtain a continuum of received signals, a distance sensor configured to determine a relative position of the scanner, a filter configured to disregard outliers and smooth the continuum into respective sets of received signal data, wherein each set of received signal data includes data points having a unique ID and a received signal strength, and wherein a relative time and a relative position are determined for each data point, and a processor configured to determine a relative location of each RFID tag, based on the relative position associated with maximum received signal strength within the set of received signal data, and generate a data file including pairings of seat units and associated controllable devices based on similar relative positions of RFID tags.

Abstract: Provided are a remote control processing method, device and system. The method comprises: a mobile terminal acquires the address of an STB which is unable to directly communicate with the mobile terminal; and the mobile terminal sends control information for controlling the STB to a push server, wherein the control information comprises the address, the push server forwards the control information to the STB according to the address, and the STB executes control processing according to the forwarded control information, so that the problem that the mobile terminal is unable to control the STB if the mobile terminal fails to directly communicate with the STB in the related arts is solved, and the effect that the mobile terminal can control the STB even the mobile terminal is unable to directly communicate with the STB is achieved.

Abstract: A method of processing television content metadata in a communications system. The system includes a consumer device (e.g., a set-top box and/or television) in communication with an auxiliary display device (e.g., webpad). A broadcast television channel video image signal and the metadata are received by the consumer device. A single video image frame of the broadcast television channel video image signal is captured when a predefined indicator is detected in the metadata. The metadata is modified by changing the predefined indicator to an image identifier associated with the single video image frame. The single video image frame is converted to a well-known format, and the consumer device sends the modified metadata and the converted single video image frame to the auxiliary display device for display thereon.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a universal remote control device programming the universal remote control device for remotely controlling a target device configured to process media content associated with the target device for presentation to a user of the target device, adding a new button associated with a configuration for remotely controlling the target device to a device selector palette, the new button being selectable by the user to activate the configuration for remotely controlling the target device, and displaying at least one of text and graphics related to the media content associated with the target device. Corresponding systems, methods, and apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control device, a far-end device, a multimedia system and a control method thereof. Said remote control device comprising: a communication unit for establishing a connection with a far-end device and performing communication; an operating unit for operating a specific program in said far-end device by the operation of the user; and a mode change unit for switching a operating mode in said remote control device according to feedback information associated with the specific program which is fed back by said far-end device in response to the operation in said operating unit. Through the remote control device, the far-end device, the multimedia system and the control method thereof, it may be operated in any device possessing communication function in despite of the hardware and system configuration of said device.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for selecting a television function on a channel control system through a mobile device. A request to select the television function is received. The request may be generated in response to activating a link or element in an application configured on a computing device. The television function associated with the request is to select a television broadcast channel showing a particular television program. A channel showing the particular television program is determined. An infrared code comprising an instruction to select the television function associated with the determined channel is received. The system and method allow a user to access broadcast television programs from an online interface.

Abstract: Pairing a portable electronic device with a media device that is playing media, providing control to the portable device, displaying information about the media being played on the portable electronic device, and providing a link to the media asset in an online store. Discovering that a media device that is currently publically playing media, receiving a media signal encoded with metadata describing the media being played, and displaying an accrued history of various instances of media items that have been overheard during a public play session as a list of media items associated with metadata describing the media items.

Abstract: To a video display device, a remote control transmitter for remotely operating the video display device is attached. When at least one of predetermined keys provided in the remote control transmitter of an external device is operated, the video display device switches, according to the setting of an “input target”, the validness and the invalidness of an remote operation on the at least one of predetermined keys of the external device which outputs a video stream to the video display device.

Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media deliver a variety of personalized information to a member of an association. In embodiments, information intended for delivery to a member, with or without request by the member, may be delivered via a television transmission, a telematic transmission to a vehicle, or a read-only memory. A password or biometric may be used to authenticate the intended viewer of the delivered information prior to displaying it.

Abstract: Provided is a remote operation system capable of coordinating the operations of a plurality of devices without harming the familiar, intuitive behavior style of remote control operation. The remote operation system is provided with: a remote operation device which captures images of each of a plurality of devices connected to a network and specifies the devices to be operated, and which transmits operation scenario information on the coordinated operations performed among the plurality of devices to be operated, the coordinated operations being determined by the combination of the types of the specified devices to be operated; and a network control unit which outputs operation commands for executing operations specified by the operation scenario information received, to the devices specified by the operation scenario information received, when the network accommodating the plurality of devices is constructed and the operation scenario information is transmitted from the remote operation device.

Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. A user may be instructed to operate a control element of an original remote control (ORC) of the remote-controlled device. The control element of the ORC may be operated with consumer-premises equipment of the MCDN, which receives a code associated with the control element. The code may be used to identify the remote-controlled device and obtain corresponding programming codes. The URC may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device.

Abstract: A wake-up control system comprises a plurality of different signal analyzer units. The plurality of different signal analyzer units may process a value of a different parameter of an incoming signal received at an input of a receiver and provide a false wake-up indication for the parameter when the value of the parameter is outside an acceptance range for the value. The system further comprises an evaluation unit connected to the plurality of different signal analyzer units for receiving the false wake-up indications. The evaluation unit may provide a false wake-up parameter information identifying an identified parameter of the different parameters when a sum of the false wake-up indications is outside an occurrence range for the false wake-up indications for the identified parameter.

Abstract: A TV is controlled by a set top box to receive broadcast programming. The set top box includes a processor for causing a selected program to be provided to and displayed on the TV. The set top box is controlled by an external remote control device. The remote control device is able to generate menus detailing programs and other options available and to display those options locally on the remote control device. Therefore, a program presented by the TV is uninterrupted while the user considers an electronic program guide displayed on the remote control device. Once the user has made the final choice of a new program to view, a command is issued to the set top box so that the change is made.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying the read zone of an RFID reader. The apparatus includes a supporting sheet, a reader-position mark on the supporting sheet to indicate a recommended location to position an RFID reader, and a zone-boundary mark on the supporting sheet to indicate a read zone of the RFID reader with a predetermined field strength.

Abstract: A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver/relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data.

Abstract: A network system comprising a system of devices having a plurality of nodes defining a communications network. At least one identifier from a pre-determined group of identifiers is associated with each of the nodes and identifies the functionalities that are applicable to that node or device associated with that node. In one embodiment, at least one of the nodes can transmit the at least one identifier by a message sent over the communications network for receipt by at least one of the nodes to thereby publish the functionalities over the communications network.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control device, a far-end device, a multimedia system and a control method thereof. Said remote control device comprising: a communication unit for establishing a connection with a far-end device and performing communication; an operating unit for operating a specific program in said far-end device by the operation of the user; and a mode change unit for switching a operating mode in said remote control device according to feedback information associated with the specific program which is fed back by said far-end device in response to the operation in said operating unit. Through the remote control device, the far-end device, the multimedia system and the control method thereof, it may be operated in any device possessing communication function in despite of the hardware and system configuration of said device.

Abstract: A method of storing streaming physiological information obtained from a medical patient in a multi-patient monitoring environment includes receiving identification information, retrieving parameter descriptors, creating a round-robin database file, receiving a data stream, and using a predetermined data rate to map the data stream to locations in the round-robin database file.

Abstract: A system for the audio lead through of a visually impaired user of a self-service terminal employs near field communication techniques to transfer connection data required for the establishment of a Bluetooth connection between the self-service terminal and a remote audio output device. Once a Bluetooth connection is established audio files containing instructions on how to execute a transaction on the self-service terminal are transferred from the self-service terminal to the audio output device such that the user can hear audio files when played.

Abstract: Provided is a remote operation system capable of coordinating the operations of a plurality of devices without harming the familiar, intuitive behavior style of remote control operation. The remote operation system is provided with: a remote operation device which captures images of each of a plurality of devices connected to a network and specifies the devices to be operated, and which transmits operation scenario information on the coordinated operations performed among the plurality of devices to be operated, the coordinated operations being determined by the combination of the types of the specified devices to be operated; and a network control unit which outputs operation commands for executing operations specified by the operation scenario information received, to the devices specified by the operation scenario information received, when the network accommodating the plurality of devices is constructed and the operation scenario information is transmitted from the remote operation device.

Abstract: A controlled device such as a TV is vended with a legacy remote commander (RC) and legacy user interfaces (UI), but is programmed with authentication information to accept downloaded UI updates from an authenticated after market RC with more capabilities than the legacy RC.

Abstract: A communication network device facilitates communication between devices and/or applications in a network without requiring each device to register with every other device or application. The communication network device may generate and assign a unique identifier to each device or application upon registration and store a role of the device or application (e.g., sender or receiver or both) in addition to capability and compatibility information. The communication network device may then dynamically broker and manage communications from each of the devices or applications to other devices and applications in real-time. Using a communication network device, communications may be directed to devices or applications without requiring a sending device to know of the recipient's network address. Additionally, the communication network device allows for the direct targeting of communications to specific applications.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved remote control system utilizing a host device to configure a single remote control via a first communications link, wherein the remote control operates a plurality of devices via a second communications link.