Patent ID: 8274381
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: G08C,H04N

Abstract:
1. A gateway, comprising a memory coupled to a controller, wherein the memory comprises computer instructions which, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations comprising: transmitting a first radio-frequency signal to a remote control device, wherein the first radio-frequency signal is received by a radio-frequency identification tag associated with the remote control device; receiving at each of a plurality of receivers operably coupled to the gateway a second radio-frequency signal from the radio-frequency identification tag of the remote control device in response to the first radio-frequency signal; determining an approximate location of the remote control device based on at least a portion of the second radio-frequency signals received by the plurality of receivers; and transmitting a signal to a set-top-box, wherein the signal comprises the approximate location of the remote control device, and wherein the signal is configured for enabling the set-top-box to displays the approximate location of the remote control device.