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System for obtaining state information from consumer electronic devices

  • US 6,784,918 B1
  • Filed: 12/22/1998
  • Issued: 08/31/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for automatic control of a consumer electronic device, the system comprising:

  • an image detection device for obtaining an image of a consumer electronic device display;

    a processor coupled to the image detection device for extracting information from the consumer electronic device display image and providing control instructions for the consumer electronic device responsive to the information; and

    an infrared transmitter for transmitting the control instructions to the consumer electronic device.

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