Proximity detection using wireless connectivity in a communications system
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1. A system for detecting the presence of a remote device, the system comprising:
- a primary device having a wireless accessory for detecting the presence of at least one remote device, wherein the primary device determines the presence of the at least one remote device by determining a distance between the primary and remote devices, wherein when the primary device determines the distance to be within a predetermined distance, the remote device continues to receive signals.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed towards a primary device that detects the proximity of additional remote devices, which are intended to be within the same local network. The primary device communicates with the remote devices using wireless communication. In the event that the remote devices are outside of a predetermined range, the remote devices are disabled.
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1. A system for detecting the presence of a remote device, the system comprising:
a primary device having a wireless accessory for detecting the presence of at least one remote device, wherein the primary device determines the presence of the at least one remote device by determining a distance between the primary and remote devices, wherein when the primary device determines the distance to be within a predetermined distance, the remote device continues to receive signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for transmitting a plurality of audio/video signals from a headend facility to a plurality of receiving devices, the system comprising:
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a primary device for receiving the plurality of audio/video signals, the primary device comprising;
a plurality of tuners, each tuner for providing an audio/video signal; and
a wireless accessory; and
at least one remote device in communication with the primary device, the at least one remote device for selecting and receiving a selected audio/video signal from at least one of the plurality of tuners and the headend facility, wherein the wireless accessory detects one of the presence and absence of the at least one remote device by determining a distance between the primary device and the at least one remote device, wherein when the primary device determines the distance to be within a predetermined distance, the at least one remote device continues to receive audio/video signals. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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