×

Method and system for media control

  • US 8,858,333 B2
  • Filed: 04/02/2012
  • Issued: 10/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An optical-based media control system comprising an optical-based controller comprising a touch screen and an image sensor on a surface opposite to the touch screen, a media center comprising a display and a network in communication with the media center and a server the optical-based controller comprising:

  • a first communication linked operated by the optical-based controller and configured for communication between the optical-based controller and the display;

    a second communication link operated by the optical-based controller and configured for communication between the optical-based controller and the server;

    an application configured to execute on the optical-based controller and to capture images, using the first communication link, of the display in relation to movement of the optical-based controller, to calculate movement coordinates from the images, and to send the movement coordinates, using the second communication link, to the server.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×