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Method and apparatus for controlling a set top box over a wireless adhoc connection

  • US 8,495,686 B2
  • Filed: 12/27/2010
  • Issued: 07/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • detecting, by a wireless device, a mobile terminal that is configured to control one or more set top boxes via a wireless local area network; and

    controlling, by the wireless device, over an adhoc connection the one or more set top boxes directly or via the mobile terminal based on the detection of the mobile terminal,wherein each set top box is connected to a display, andwherein said each set top box provides an indicator on or at the display regarding being controlled by the mobile terminal.

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