Apparatus and methods for controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device
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1. A mobile communication device comprising:
- an input device that receives user input requesting manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by a television receiver;
a motion detector that determines positional information regarding the mobile communication device based on a light signal from a light source controlled by the television receiver and integrated in or proximate to the television receiver, the light signal received at the mobile communication device;
a processor communicatively coupled to the input device and communicatively coupled to the motion detector that translates the user input and the positional information into a command compatible with the television receiver;
a wireless transmitter that transmits the command to the television receiver wherein the television receiver utilizes the command to output a cursor on a menu and manipulate playback of the content on a display device communicatively coupled to the television receiver; and
a wireless receiver that receives data from the television receiver, and wherein the wireless transmitter transmits the data to an application server.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for remotely controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device. A user utilizes a mobile communication device to input information that requests manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by an entertainment device. The mobile communication device transmits the user input to the entertainment device, and responsive to receiving the user input, the mobile communication device manipulates playback of the video content.
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18 Claims
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1. A mobile communication device comprising:
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an input device that receives user input requesting manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by a television receiver; a motion detector that determines positional information regarding the mobile communication device based on a light signal from a light source controlled by the television receiver and integrated in or proximate to the television receiver, the light signal received at the mobile communication device; a processor communicatively coupled to the input device and communicatively coupled to the motion detector that translates the user input and the positional information into a command compatible with the television receiver; a wireless transmitter that transmits the command to the television receiver wherein the television receiver utilizes the command to output a cursor on a menu and manipulate playback of the content on a display device communicatively coupled to the television receiver; and a wireless receiver that receives data from the television receiver, and wherein the wireless transmitter transmits the data to an application server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A television receiver comprising:
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a tuner that receives television programming from a programming source; a light source that produces positional reference information; an interface module that wirelessly communicates with a mobile communication device and receives user input and positional information from the mobile communication device; a processor communicatively coupled to the tuner that manipulates playback of the programming on a display device based on the user input, and that outputs a menu for presentation on the display device, generating a cursor of the menu based on the positional information; and wherein the interface module transmits data to the mobile communication device, the mobile communication data further transmitting the data to an application server. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for remotely operating a television receiver, the method comprising:
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receiving user input, through a mobile communication device, requesting manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by a television receiver; producing positional reference information with a light source controlled by the television receiver and integrated in or proximate to the television receiver; determining positional information regarding the mobile communication device; translating the user input and the positional information into a command compatible with the television receiver; transmitting the command to the television receiver, wherein the television receiver utilizes the command to output a cursor on a menu and manipulate playback of the content; receiving data from the television receiver; and transmitting the data to an application server. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for presenting content on a display device, the method comprising:
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outputting content for presentation on a display device; outputting positional reference information with a light source controlled by a receiving device and integrated in or proximate to the receiving device configured to direct output of the content; receiving user input from a mobile communication device, the user input including positional information derived by the mobile communication device from the positional reference information; receiving identifying data regarding a user in association with the user input from the mobile communication device; manipulating playback of the content based on the user input; and populating a social networking profile of the user based on the user input. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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