Abstract: A flat panel television mounting system is disclosed. The system includes an arm connected to a wall structure at a first end and to a flat panel television bracket at a second end. In one version, the arm may include two independent sections. One or more motors control the movements of the arm sections to move the flat panel television away from, or towards, a wall structure. Motors also control tilt and swivel functions. All flat panel television movements are controlled by a remote control device.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for remotely controlling a flat panel television is disclosed. The bracket assembly comprises four threaded rods in a rectangular configuration whereby each rod supports multiple moveable carriages. Each carriage is joined to the flat panel television by a rigid tube. Movement of the carriages causes the rigid tubes to position the flat panel television accordingly. Additionally, each carriage is controlled by a processor and remote control device. In this manner, the flat panel television may be orientated in any number of positions. The remote control device may also incorporate a default signal and/or preprogrammed television signal which correspond to television positions stored in the processors. Alternative designs include the use of telescoping members and an independent frame member in combination with a rotatable joint member.