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Method and apparatus for processing commands directed to a media center

  • US 10,743,058 B2
  • Filed: 01/04/2019
  • Issued: 08/11/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • detecting, by a processing system comprising a processor, a first gesture of a first viewer of a plurality of viewers in a proximity of a media center and a second gesture of a second viewer of the plurality of viewers;

    associating, by the processing system, the first gesture of the first viewer with a first command and the second gesture of the second viewer with a second command;

    identifying, by the processing system, a conflict between the first command and the second command;

    presenting, by the processing system, a notification of the conflict via the media center responsive to the identifying of the conflict, wherein the notification of the conflict requests a resolution to the conflict;

    detecting, by the processing system, a cue from the first viewer or the second viewer of the plurality of viewers responsive to the presenting of the notification of the conflict, wherein the cue resolves the conflict by identifying a selected one of the first viewer or the second viewer; and

    assigning, by the processing system, control of the media center to one of the first viewer or the second viewer responsive to the cue.

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