Method, apparatus and system for controlling peripheral devices in communication with a playout device using a high definition multimedia interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9330032
APP PUB NO 20110004704A1
SERIAL NO

12736122

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Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, apparatus and system for controlling a peripheral device in communication with a content playout device. In various embodiments of the present invention, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) applications are provided for communication between a control device and a content playout device for controlling the operational functionality of a peripheral device via the content playout device using HDMI communication means and, in one embodiment, vendor specific commands. That is, associated control signals are provided for controlling and communicating with peripheral devices connected to a playout device, such as a display, for, in various embodiments, affecting the presentation of specific or requested content.

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  • THOMSON LICENSING DTV

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Francis, Scott Danville, US 20 270
Herlein, Gregory Charles San Francisco, US 23 223
Repech, Steve Danville, US 1 2

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