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Remote TV control system

  • US 6,889,382 B1
  • Filed: 07/27/1999
  • Issued: 05/03/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling the operation of a television using a cable network, the method comprising:

  • sensing a presence of a user in proximity to the television;

    transmitting a first signal indicating the presence of the user to the cable network;

    receiving an input from a user indicating a mode selection for operating the television when the user is not in proximity to the television, the mode selection chosen from a plurality of different operation modes of the television;

    transmitting a second signal indicating the mode selection to the cable network; and

    if the user is not in proximity to the television, receiving a control signal from the cable network suspending regular cable programming and operating the television according to the mode selection.

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