User interface for operating a computer from a distance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8370744
APP PUB NO 20030234804A1
SERIAL NO

10174619

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A new user interface, a distance user interface, in a computer system for operating a computer from a television-viewing distance is provided. A centralized display is provided enabling a user to access streaming video and sound as well as music files, video files, and picture files from a single screen. Collaborative sharing of media content is provided by enabling a computer's operations and feedback to be collectively observed from a distance.

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  • MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benson, Rodger William Seattle, US 7 782
Flora,, Jr William T Seattle, US 2 32
Fong, Jeffrey C Seattle, US 98 12378
Gibson, Mark R Seattle, US 29 5658
MacKenzie, Mark D Seattle, US 9 768
Parker, Kathryn L Sammamish, US 21 2624
Rhoten, Molly Scoville Seattle, US 4 318
Trower, Tandy W Woodinville, US 5 460
Weinberg, Mark Jeffrey Kirkland, US 11 1838
Williams, Christopher Daniel Bellview, US 3 240

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