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7379541 |
Method and apparatus for setting programmable features of a motor vehicle
An interactive interface facilitates the setting of preferences and other programmable parameters of a motor vehicle. The interface is hosted by a server on a global computer network. The motor...
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7301664 |
Multiple integrated machine system
A multiple integrated machine system (“MIMS”) capable of performing as multiple digital machines. The MIMS comprises multiple elements controlled by one operating system. Each element is...
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7277699 |
Remote operating system
A remote operating system capable of operating a given home electric appliance by simple operation from a portable telephone is disclosed. A service equipment connected to an internet and a public...
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7257398 |
Telephone set, communication adaptor, home appliance control method, and program recording medium
The invention relates to a telephone set comprises a connection apparatus to execute a connecting process for enabling transmission and reception of an information signal to and from a home...
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RE39716 |
System and method for creating a controlling device
A system and method for creating a controlling device. In response to a user specifying one or more operating criteria for the controlling device, the system selects executable instructions from a...
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7206500 |
System and methods for recording broadcast programs, converting the programs and managing the storage in a digital media playback device
This disclosure deals with the management of recording programs from Radio Frequency transmissions converting such transmissions into alternative formats and managing the ‘freshness’ of content...
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7194072 |
Method and system for remotely accessing and controlling remote devices
A method and system for enabling users to remotely activate a device using a router. The router may be accessed by communication over one or more networks including, but not limited to, the...
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7162277 |
Wireless earphone with built-in mobile communications module and dial-up method of the same
A wireless earphone with a built-in mobile communications module and a dial-up method of the same are proposed. The mobile communications module is used to automatically answer an incoming call. A...
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7155213 |
Remote control system
A method includes the steps of selecting an appliance to be controlled from a list of appliances stored in the cellular device, selecting an instruction to be communicated to the selected appliance...
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7149289 |
Interactive data over voice communication system and method
An interactive system and method for communicating data over a network of twisted pair wiring that is in active use as a conductive path for telephone signals. A first channel is used for...
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7107074 |
Computer system with wireless audio signal transmitter module
A computer system provides a wireless audio signal transmitter module which is capable of transmitting audio signal wirelessly from a host computer to at least one remote wireless signal receiver....
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7039169 |
Detection and authentication of multiple integrated receiver decoders (IRDs) within a subscriber dwelling
Apparatus and methods that allow detection and authentication of multiple devices within a subscriber dwelling. A system is described generally comprising multiple devices, each adapted to receive...
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6993323 |
Wireless communication processing system, wireless communication processing device, and wireless communication processing method
A wireless communication processing system for performing wireless communication processing operation between a plurality of apparatuses includes a first wireless communication processing device...
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6990312 |
Method and system for interactive digital radio broadcasting and music distribution
A method and system for providing easier listener access to information about musical works and other audio programming broadcast by a digital radio station includes broadcasting contextual...
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6944880 |
Methods for audio capture and communication during television broadcasts
A remote control for an interactive television system includes an integrated microphone and a wireless transmitter for transmitting audio information generated by the microphone to the interactive...
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6889212 |
Method for enforcing a time limited software license in a mobile communication device
A mobile communication device ( 104 ) loads an application bundle ( 200 ), which includes a software application ( 202 ) and an indication of a time limited license ( 206 ). To enforce the time...
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6882709 |
Enhanced broadband telephony services
An enhanced telephony services manager is used in a broadband communication environment, such as with a set-top-box coupled to a television monitor. A number of different telephony-based services...
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6845151 |
Picture/sound output equipment with caller identification and volume adjustment functions
A picture/sound output equipment with caller identification and volume adjustment functions comprises a main unit provided with buttons and picture/sound output hole for connection to the screen...
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6826267 |
Internet enabled appliance command structure
Appliances ( 102, 102, 106 and 108 ) are controlled by providing a source ( 2016, 112 ) of command fields (CMD, FIG. 2 ) that include a context subfield (Community, FIG. 4 ) defining operating...
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6775374 |
Network device control system, network interconnection apparatus and network device
A network device included in a local area network is controlled with an outside telephone. A telephone line 2 is directly connected to a router 3 incorporated in a local area network 7 ...
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6760415 |
Voice telephony system
A voice telephony system integrates voice telephony technology with television programming via a visual interface for a telephony device operating in a speakerphone mode. The visual interface...
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6748060 |
Apparatus and method for providing voice telephone instructions
A telephone handset that can be remotely activated. The audio data can be operating instructions of the handset and/or telephone numbers stored in the phone. The handset contains a line interface...
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6741684 |
Interactive TV using remote control with built-in phone
A remote control device comprises a telephone and a touch screen functionality to enable the user to participate in interactive TV programs and interact with advertisements. This approach is...
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6704401 |
System of and method for configuring an automatic appliance
A configuration server comprises a web server connected to an Internet and hosting a registration webpage accessible to a registrant on the Internet, the registration webpage including an input...
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6697467 |
Telephone controlled entertainment
A system and method are disclosed for providing controlling the presentation of information using a telephone including monitoring a signal received from the telephone; receiving control...
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6690778 |
Method and apparatus for automatically adjusting an electronic device output in response to an incoming telephone call
An electronic device automatically adjusts an output signal emanating from an output of the device. The device includes a telephony interface for receiving a telephony transmission. The device...
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6678362 |
System and method for effectively managing telephone functionality by utilizing a settop box
A system and method for effectively managing telephone functionality by utilizing a settop box may preferably include a television coupled to the settop box for displaying television programming...
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6674842 |
Multi-line telephone with input/output mixing and audio control
The present invention is a method and apparatus for selectively controlling the interconnectivity of two or more active telephone lines and/or one or more audio characteristics of each of the...
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6674483 |
Internet-connected television receiver displays timed messages
A television receiving apparatus capable of notifying a user away from home of a message stored in the apparatus includes a memory for storing various data, a clock circuit for counting a current...
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6665384 |
Methods and apparatus for appliance communication interface
A method for changing a control program that controls at least some operations of an appliance is provided. The appliance includes at least one electronic control that executes the control program....
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6658232 |
Method and system for transmitting audio data together with other data, comprising addressing data, to a receiver
The present invention concerns a method for transmitting audio information to a receiver, in which first audio information is transmitted from a first source to the receivertogether with other...
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6580785 |
Apparatus and method for simultaneous multiple telephone type services on a single telephone line
Apparatus and method for simultaneously providing multiple telephone-type services to any/all POTS-type devices on a single wire pair at a user premises. The present invention provides for the...
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6535590 |
Telephony system
A telephony system and method provide for the establishment of telephonic communications through use of a television and a set top box. The set top box is connected both to the television and a...
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6535110 |
Device adapter for automation system
A device adapter for an automation system is disclosed. The device adapter includes at least a transmitter, a receiver, and a logic mechanism. The transmitter announces joining and leaving of the...
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6510210 |
Communication enabled consumer products and controller
A consumer entertainment device (for example, a games console, audio recording player, radio frequency broadcast reception apparatus) comprising a telecommunications transceiver arranged for...
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6510209 |
Telephone enabling remote programming of a video recording device
A user can program the user's VCR when away from home by calling the user's home telephone number and remotely interacting with the user's telephone which is adapted for programming the VCR in...
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6456710 |
Method of activating a station
To solve problems of standardization in signaling channels, which are becoming inextricable because of the proliferation of manufacturers and services, telephone configuration instructions are sent...
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6449352 |
Packet generating method, data multiplexing method using the same, and apparatus for coding and decoding of the transmission data
The invention relates to a packet generating method for multiplexing one program composed of digital image, digital sound or digital data, or multiplexing and transmitting plural programs, a data...
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6442255 |
Automatic subscriber callback system
A subscriber callback modem, includes a source of callback data. A modem is coupled to a subscriber telephone line, and a control circuit is coupled between the data source and the modem, for...
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6400956 |
Method and apparatus for a wireless telecommunication system that provides location-based action services
A wireless telecommunications system uses location or position information to initiate actions on behalf of travelers. As position information of a wireless mobile unit is received, it is compared...
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6389122 |
Method and system for controlling and switching power source associated with electrical devices
The present invention relates to a switching system which can control a corresponding load by means of manipulating a manual switch and a remote control switch, and optionally turn on/off any load...
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6377664 |
Video phone multimedia announcement answering machine
A video enable answering machine having many new features including customized video announcement messages, caller ID based video announcement messages, and time based video announcement messages.
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6324270 |
System for coordination of electronic devices
A system provides for the coordination of caller ID devices connected to a common telephone line and additionally may provide control of a number of electronic appliances within a home or building....
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6307463 |
Telephone remote control timer
The present invention relates to a telephone remote control timer having a control circuit board inside a housing thereof. The control circuit board contains an AC power source circuit, a...
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6233002 |
Earphone system with operability improved and terminal equipment system with the earphone system
An earphone system includes a remote control unit for transmitting a first control signal, and an earphone section operatively connected to a terminal equipment and said remote control unit. The...
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6215862 |
Automated time synchronization of peripheral devices using a telephone
A telephone operates as a time server for synchronizing an appliance or peripheral by accessing a time service over telephone lines to obtain an accurate geographic time for the telephone, and by...
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6204796 |
Apparatus and methods for generating codes for controlling appliances from a remote controller
Methods and apparatus are provided for generating codes for controlling appliances from a remote controller. One method includes the steps of entering a compressed pointer for accessing a stored...
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6154531 |
Telephone caller identification system
Telephone caller identification information may be selectively displayed visually or audibly. The user may also be afforded the opportunity to select the video and audio formats for the caller...
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6061435 |
Cordless telephone system having a handset with non-telephone functionality
In a first embodiment according to the invention, a cordless telephone handset of a cordless telephone system includes a user input unit, a signal processor and an output driver. The signal...
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6047049 |
Multi-function audio system and method for controlling the same
The audio system attachable to furniture located in a kitchen, living room, bed room or office is disclosed. The system includes the digital clock, audio, telephone, interphone, voice recording,...
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