Method and system of controlling media devices configured to output signals to surrounding area
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1. A system of controlling media devices configured for outputting signals to a surrounding area, the system comprising:
- a control strategy for controlling operation of the media devices;
a communications strategy for coordinating communication between the media devices;
a source configured to distribute the control strategy and the communications strategy to at least one of the media devices; and
wherein the communications strategy specifies communication of the control strategy from at least one of the media devices to another of the media devices.
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Abstract
A system of controlling media devices configured for outputting signals to a surrounding area. The system including a control strategy for controlling operation of the media devices to execute operations according to a common schedule and a communications strategy for use in communicating the control strategy between the media devices in such a manner as to facilitate distribution of the control strategy to the media devices desired to operate according to the common timeline.
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1. A system of controlling media devices configured for outputting signals to a surrounding area, the system comprising:
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a control strategy for controlling operation of the media devices;
a communications strategy for coordinating communication between the media devices;
a source configured to distribute the control strategy and the communications strategy to at least one of the media devices; and
wherein the communications strategy specifies communication of the control strategy from at least one of the media devices to another of the media devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system of controlling media devices configured for outputting signals to a surrounding area, the system comprising:
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a control strategy for controlling operation of the media devices to execute operations according to a common schedule; and
a communications strategy for use in communicating the control strategy between the media devices in such a manner as to facilitate distribution of the control strategy to the media devices desired to operate according to the common timeline. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of controlling media devices, the method comprising:
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configuring the media devices to output signals to a surrounding area according to instructions included within a control strategy; and
electronically distributing the control strategy to the media devices through a network communication medium. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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