Patent ID: 8553149
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of leveling a television, comprising: receiving accelerometer calibration information from a first accelerometer module mounted on an axis of rotation of a horizontal level-adjustable mounting assembly coupled to the television; receiving acceleration measurement information from a second accelerometer module mounted on a horizontal axis of the television that perpendicularly intersects the axis of rotation of the horizontal level-adjustable mounting assembly; comparing the received accelerometer calibration information with the received acceleration measurement information; determining a difference between the received accelerometer calibration information and the received acceleration measurement information; determining, in response to activating a television leveling module, an angle of orientation relative to the horizontal axis of the television, wherein the angle of orientation is determined based upon a magnitude of the calculated difference; displaying an indication of the determined angle of orientation relative to the horizontal axis of the television; and iteratively updating the displayed indication of the angle of orientation in response to adjustment of the horizontal level-adjustable mounting assembly coupled to the television.