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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| 8104066 | User identification and prioritization using Bluetooth In certain implementations, a method of automatically changing an attribute defining operation of a television system involves determining that a plurality of short range radio frequency (RF) transceiver devices have entered RF range of the television system, the te... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8082573 | Broadcast receiving device and method of controlling a broadcast receiving device with controller for updating a panel element in a display A controller (1) and target devices (2, 3) are connected via a network. The controller (1) displays an operation panel for controlling the target device (2) at a display device (10) based on information from the target device (2... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8056111 | Audiovisual (AV) device and control method thereof According to one embodiment, video image and audio signals are transmitted to a plurality of electronic devices each having at least one of a video image display function and an audio reproducing function. Information indicating the fact that at least one of a video... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8032918 | Application gadgets Application gadget techniques are described. In an implementation, a remote control device includes a display device and one or more modules. The one or more modules are configured to initiate one or more control functions related to control of a display of content ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028323 | Method and system for employing a first device to direct a networked audio device to obtain a media item A method for playing music includes displaying a list of playlists names, selecting one of the displayed playlists names, sending at least one attribute of a playlist corresponding to the selected playlist name to a playlist server, receiving a playlist from the pla... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8015590 | Integrated multimedia signal processing system using centralized processing of signals Integrated processing of multimedia signals can eliminate unnecessary signal processors and converters without losing the functionality of typical home entertainment system components. The integrated system includes a main player that captures and processes signals ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7992184 | Hardware module for adding functionality to television using mechanical and wireless links A set-box (SBB) is advanced into a receptacle on the rear of a TV to add functionality to the TV. Digital video information is conveyed from the SBB to the TV using respective HDMI connectors on the SBB and TV that mechanically engage each other, whereas bi-directio... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7966641 | User identification using Bluetooth and audio ranging In certain embodiments, a method of automatically changing an attribute defining operation of a television system involves determining that a short range radio frequency (RF) transceiver device has entered RF range of the television system, the television system hav... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954133 | Digital living network alliance (DLNA) enabled portable electronic devices, DLNA management consoles and related methods of operating DLNA enabled portable electronic devices Digital living network alliance (DLNA) enabled portable electronic devices are provided that include a DLNA device circuit and a DLNA management console circuit. The DLNA device circuit is configured to attach the portable electronic device to an existing DLNA netwo... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7913287 | System and method for delivering data over an HDTV digital television spectrum A system for delivering data including rerun digital programming via unused bandwidth of digital side channels and the Internet to consumers, which system includes a monitor for providing real time feedback of the amount of unused bandwidth available for auxiliary t... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7895636 | Apparatus for outputting content In a content output apparatus which is connected to at least one content playback apparatus, lists of content which are respectively reproducible by the connected content playback apparatuses are acquired. When the acquired lists of the content are output in order f... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7827588 | Audiovisual (AV) device and control method thereof According to one embodiment, video image and audio signals are transmitted to a plurality of electronic devices each having at least one of a video image display function and an audio reproducing function. Information indicating the fact that at least one of a video... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7814528 | System and method for performing broadcast like data communication between networked nodes A method of transmitting image data from one node to another in a network includes obtaining image data in the node, transmitting the image data to the other node via an IEEE 1394 serial bus using one of isochronous transfer and asynchronous stream, and controlling ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7730516 | TV-centric system A method for abstracting a TV hardware component to a service class to facilitate providing services through a TV. ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7716715 | Interactive media system An interactive media system includes a broadcasting device for broadcasting TV signals, and a receiving device for receiving TV signals. The TV signals, such as a TV commercial, contain screen related action codes that include device type, action type and other info... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7712125 | Video interaction with a mobile device and a video device Among other things, while a primary video program is being presented through a primary communication channel on a video device, a remote sewer receives, through a secondary communication channel from a handheld wireless device that is within viewing distance of the ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7698727 | Method and apparatus for notifying users of interactive functions using a remote device A method and apparatus for notifying a user of an interactive event using a remote control device. In one embodiment, a remote control device contains either a display or a bright light, or both, which can create a visual alert to let a user know that an interactive... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7673322 | System and method for recording a signal using a central point of control Systems and methods for recording a signal received by a home entertainment system that includes multiple consumer electronics devices interconnected to a central electronics device in a hub and spoke configuration. The configuration allows all signals in the home e... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7631337 | KVM video and OSD switch A high speed video switch in a KVM system using discrete Radio Frequency (RF) switch circuits. The RF switch circuits are configured into a multiplexed circuit to route video signals from a selected host computer to a target monitor. Voltage converters are used to p... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7627890 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing content synchronization or control among one or more devices Exemplary embodiments include a system for providing content including: a controller in operable communication with a first display device and a second display device that provides first interactive content to the first display device and second interactive content ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7607163 | Video playing system, video playing apparatus, control method for playing video, storage medium storing program for playing video A video playing system, which plays video data divided into a plurality of blocks, includes: a delivery part that delivers video data, a playing part that plays the delivered video data, and a detection part that detects viewing speed of the video data at a start po... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7590999 | System and method for recording a signal using a central point of control Systems and methods for recording a signal received by a home entertainment system that includes multiple consumer electronics devices interconnected to a central electronics device in a hub and spoke configuration. The configuration allows all signals in the home e... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7480930 | Data transmission and reception system A command packet C2 comprehending a version command, the profile of which is to be checked, from a data source (STB) to a data destination side (printer device) and a response packet R2 including the profile information as the search result is transmit... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7458093 | System and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content A system and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize and configure how fantasy-sports-related content is presented along with broadcast content. In one ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7437482 | Method and apparatus for facilitating client server communications over a network An apparatus and method for enhancing the infrastructure of a network such as the Internet is disclosed. Multiple edge servers and edge caches are provided at the edge of the network so as to cover and monitor all points of presence. The edge servers selectively int... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433070 | Home printing from internet sources Internet-based printing to a home printer in which the print job is pre-rasterized at the cable head end and sent in rasterized format to the set top box. Because the print job is pre-rasterized at the cable head end, and not at the set top box, resources are not wa... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428023 | Remote control device with integrated display screen for controlling a digital video recorder A remote control for a digital video recorder includes an integrated display screen configured to display a list of programs. The list may be an EPG, a list of programs to be recorded, or a list of recorded programs. A user can navigate through the list to select a ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7409700 | System and method for enhanced broadcasting and interactive An enhanced interactive television broadcast is disclosed wherein an audio/video broadcast is viewed on a first display system, and an “enhancement” to the broadcast is simultaneously viewed or experienced on a second, separate display system. The “enhancement... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7372821 | Signal processing system, signal receiving device, and communication control method The present invention relates to a signal processing system, and proposes the switching operation of device selection which is naturally performed for a user. The signal input device 5 comprises a registration means for registering the signal output devices | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360235 | Systems and methods for operating a peripheral record/playback device in a networked multimedia system Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcorder, via the primary... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356691 | Authentication of mobile wireless network component A wireless home entertainment system consistent with certain embodiments has at least one server, wherein the server includes a cradle having a first authentication switch forming a part thereof, wherein the first authentication switch is not a general purpose data ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344084 | Portable video programs A method for providing portable delivery of television programs to a portable wireless device (PWD) consistent with certain embodiments involves transmitting a request from the PWD to a television receiver system, the request comprising a request for electronic prog... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343419 | Rerouting media to selected media applications A data stream may be processed using a computer system by receiving the data stream using a browser application, detecting a content type of data in the data stream, temporarily overriding a default rendering process otherwise associated with the content type detect... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343085 | Automatic broadcast program recorder A recorder capable of automatically recording a broadcast program without presetting recording of each program is disclosed. According to the automatic broadcast program recorder, keywords characterizing a program to be recorded are preliminarily designated, a reser... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340762 | Method and apparatus for broadcasting, viewing, reserving and/or delayed viewing of digital television programs Methods and apparatus are provided for a digital television service where a Preview Program is transmitted along with associated Broadcast Scheduling Information (BSI) so that a viewer can easily reserve an associated Main Program for later viewing and/or recording.... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337461 | CATV system provided with a digital broadcasting receiving unit and a bilateral remote controller A digital broadcasting transmitting unit multiplexes a content exclusively used for remote controller in addition to contents of programs A and B and transmits the multiplexed contents. A digital broadcasting receiving unit separates the multiplexed contents and tra... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336779 | Topical dynamic chat The present invention is directed to a customer contact 100 in which a session monitor 140 identifies and implements multi-customer sessions. A conferencing function 136 connects the plurality of customers 110-118 simultaneously to... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7337459 | Control method and control equipment In order to easily download a program obtained from the outside onto a connected device while a device on which a program is to be downloaded is being properly selected, when a second device connected to a first device is controlled by executing a first program inpu... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325094 | Recording/reproducing apparatus, recording/managing method, recording medium and program The present invention provides a recording/reproducing apparatus capable of realizing proper recorded-content management on a large-capacity storage device. The content data recorded on the recording medium is managed with the content age computed by a lapse time fr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7313811 | Optical conversion device A residential gateway (RG) for distributing video, data and telephony services to multiple devices within a residence is disclosed. The RG receives signals from a telecommunications network, converts the signals to formats compatible with the multiple devices, and t... | 12/25/2007 |
