Interactive Television System and Method
First Claim
1. A system for allowing a user to virtually meet and obtain an autograph of a celebrity from a remote location comprising:
- an interface connected to a network, the interface configured to electronically generate a list of celebrities available to sign autographs, the interface further configured to receive a signal from a remote user device selecting a first celebrity from the list of celebrities;
a camera coupled to the interface positioned to record the first celebrity autographing an item, wherein the camera provides a video signal to the interface of the celebrity signing an autograph.
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Abstract
A system and method for simulating a user'"'"'s participation at an event. The system and method including providing a virtual queue or line for meeting and obtaining an autograph of a celebrity, attending a live event and/or for purchasing an item. The system and method include providing video and audio content to a remote user device, such as a television or a computer, for display on the monitor. A plurality of video cameras positioned in and around a line for obtaining an autograph provide a respective plurality of video and audio feeds that are broadcast to users of the system. An interface selectively changes the feed shown on the user'"'"'s device to simulate movement in the line toward the celebrity until the user is able to view the celebrity autograph an item specifically designated for the user. The item can be merchandise, such as a CD, DVD, photograph or poster, selected by the user. The system mails the autographed item to the viewer and can also provide a recording of the autograph session.
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1. A system for allowing a user to virtually meet and obtain an autograph of a celebrity from a remote location comprising:
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an interface connected to a network, the interface configured to electronically generate a list of celebrities available to sign autographs, the interface further configured to receive a signal from a remote user device selecting a first celebrity from the list of celebrities; a camera coupled to the interface positioned to record the first celebrity autographing an item, wherein the camera provides a video signal to the interface of the celebrity signing an autograph. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for method for allowing a user to virtually meet and obtain an autograph of a celebrity from a remote location comprising:
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providing a list of celebrities accessible over a network connection by a remote user device; receiving an input signal from the remote user device selecting a first celebrity from the list of celebrities; and
,creating a video signal of the first celebrity signing an item. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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