Systems and methods for recommending content
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1. A method for recommending content, the method comprising:
- receiving, at a user equipment device during a first time interval, a first input from a remote control device operated by a first user positioned in a viewing area;
in response to receiving the first input;
transmitting a first instruction to activate an image capturing device; and
receiving, from the image capturing device, a first image of the viewing area;
detecting in the received first image that the remote control device is positioned at a position;
retrieving, from the storage device, a first profile associated with a portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received first image;
determining a first media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile;
generating a display recommending the first media content to the first user;
receiving, at the user equipment device during the first time interval, a second input from the remote control device operated by a second user positioned in the viewing area, wherein the second user is different from the first user;
in response to receiving the second input;
transmitting a second instruction to activate the image capturing device; and
receiving, from the image capturing device, a second image of the viewing area;
detecting in the received second image that the remote control device is positioned at the position;
retrieving, from the storage device, the first profile associated with the portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received second image;
determining a second media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile; and
generating a display recommending the second media content to the second user.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for recommending content to a user are described. A user equipment device may be equipped with a built-in or separately connected image capturing device which may be used to pinpoint the location of the remote control when it is activated, thereby defining the specific location of the remote and the user. The relative location of the user in the room where the television is located may be associated with that particular user and used to automatically log in and access their user profile. This information may be used to enhance the television experience for the user by, e.g., recommending content.
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1. A method for recommending content, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a user equipment device during a first time interval, a first input from a remote control device operated by a first user positioned in a viewing area; in response to receiving the first input; transmitting a first instruction to activate an image capturing device; and receiving, from the image capturing device, a first image of the viewing area; detecting in the received first image that the remote control device is positioned at a position; retrieving, from the storage device, a first profile associated with a portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received first image; determining a first media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile; generating a display recommending the first media content to the first user; receiving, at the user equipment device during the first time interval, a second input from the remote control device operated by a second user positioned in the viewing area, wherein the second user is different from the first user; in response to receiving the second input; transmitting a second instruction to activate the image capturing device; and receiving, from the image capturing device, a second image of the viewing area; detecting in the received second image that the remote control device is positioned at the position; retrieving, from the storage device, the first profile associated with the portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received second image; determining a second media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile; and generating a display recommending the second media content to the second user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 23)
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11. A system for recommending content, the system comprising:
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control circuitry configured to; receive a first input from a remote control device operated by a first user positioned in a viewing area; in response to receiving the first input; transmit a first instruction to activate an image capturing device; and receive, from the image capturing device, a first image of the viewing area; detect in the received first image that the remote control device is positioned at a position; retrieve, from a storage device, a first profile associated with a portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received first image; determine a first media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile; generate a display recommending the first media content to the first user; receive, at the user equipment device, a second input from the remote control device operated by a second user positioned in the viewing area, wherein the second user is different from the first user; in response to receiving the second input; transmit a second instruction to activate the image capturing device; and receive, from the image capturing device, a second image of the viewing area; detect in the received second image that the remote control device is positioned at the position; retrieve, from the storage device, the first profile associated with the portion of the viewing area that includes the detected position of the remote control device in the received second image; determine a second media content of interest based on the retrieved first profile; and generate a display recommending the second media content to the second user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24)
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