Controlling a media program based on a media reaction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8898687
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13439284

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This document describes techniques and apparatuses for controlling a media program based on a media reaction. In some embodiments, the techniques pause, mute, or stop a media program when a user leaves the room, when a user in the room is talking or is otherwise not paying attention to the program, or when a child walks into the room.

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  • MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conrad, Michael J Monroe, US 44 1092
Hulten, Geoffrey J Lynnwood, US 41 2488
Krum, Kyle J Sammamish, US 13 949
Mendhro, Umaimah A San Francisco, US 11 483
Remington, Darren B Sammamish, US 24 3740

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