Apparatus and methods for authenticating a user of an entertainment device using a mobile communication device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8152642
APP PUB NO 20090233715A1
SERIAL NO

12046568

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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 furthers transmits identifying data regarding the user. Responsive to receiving the user input and the identifying data, the mobile communication device authenticates the user and outputs the content for presentation to a user based on the user input.

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DISH TECHNOLOGIES L L C9601 S MERIDIAN BLVD ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ergen, Charles W Englewood, US 17 274
Gratton, Max S Lakewood, US 37 791

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