Set top box automation
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1. A computer-implemented method for integration of a set top box and an automation system, the method comprising:
- providing, via one or more processors, subscriber program content;
monitoring, via the one or more processors, an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors;
detecting, via the one or more processors, a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the predetermined change comprises an imminent expiration of a timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises;
generating a notification including information regarding the predetermined change;
altering a type of the notification based at least in part on a content being currently viewed on the set top box;
providing, via the one or more processors, the notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of the content being currently viewed on the set top box;
pausing the content being currently viewed on the set top box to display the notification on at least a portion of the paused content;
receiving in response to the displayed notification, a user input to update the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the user input comprises an amount of additional time to add to the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises;
updating the timer based at least in part on the received user input; and
resuming the paused content upon determining that a predetermined period of time has lapsed after the notification was displayed.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method for integration of a set top box and an automation system is described. In one configuration, subscriber program content is provided. An aspect of a premises is monitored via one or more sensors. A monitor channel may be provided to display the monitored aspect of the premises. The monitor channel may be displayed in a channel guide among channels of the subscriber program content.
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1. A computer-implemented method for integration of a set top box and an automation system, the method comprising:
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providing, via one or more processors, subscriber program content; monitoring, via the one or more processors, an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors; detecting, via the one or more processors, a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the predetermined change comprises an imminent expiration of a timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; generating a notification including information regarding the predetermined change; altering a type of the notification based at least in part on a content being currently viewed on the set top box; providing, via the one or more processors, the notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of the content being currently viewed on the set top box; pausing the content being currently viewed on the set top box to display the notification on at least a portion of the paused content; receiving in response to the displayed notification, a user input to update the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the user input comprises an amount of additional time to add to the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; updating the timer based at least in part on the received user input; and resuming the paused content upon determining that a predetermined period of time has lapsed after the notification was displayed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A home automation system configured for integration of a set top box and an automation system, comprising:
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a processor; one or more speakers; memory in electronic communication with the processor; instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to; provide subscriber program content; monitor an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors; detect a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the predetermined change comprises an imminent expiration of a timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; generate a notification including information regarding the predetermined change; alter a type of the notification based at least in part on a content being currently viewed on the set top box; provide the notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of the content being currently viewed on the set top box; pause the content being currently viewed on the set top box to display the notification on at least a portion of the paused content; receive in response to the displayed notification, a user input to update the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the user input comprises an amount of additional time to add to the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; update the timer based at least in part on the received user input; and resume the paused content upon determining that a predetermined period of time has lapsed after the notification was displayed. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer-program product for integrating, via a processor, a set top box and automation system, the computer-program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
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provide subscriber program content; monitor an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors; detect a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the predetermined change comprises an imminent expiration of a timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; generate a notification including information regarding the predetermined change; alter a type of the notification based at least in part on a content being currently viewed on the set top box; provide the notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of the content being currently viewed on the set top box; pause the content being currently viewed on the set top box to display the notification on at least a portion of the paused content; receive in response to the displayed notification, a user input to update the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises, wherein the user input comprises an amount of additional time to add to the timer associated with the monitored aspect of the premises; update the timer based at least in part on the received user input; and resume the paused content upon determining that a predetermined period of time has lapsed after the notification was displayed. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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