Patent ID: 9148687
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. Device comprising: at least one computer memory that is not a transitory signal and that comprises instructions executable by at least one processor to configure the processor to: responsive to a determination that a first viewer has initiated a gesture command input mode to control an audio video device (AVD), respond gestures only from the first viewer to control the AVD; responsive to a determination that the first viewer has looked toward a second viewer, determine whether the first viewer has made a voice command or body gesture other than looking toward the second person to confirm that he first viewer wishes to pass control of the AVD to the second person; and responsive to a determination that the first viewer has made voice command or body gesture other than looking toward the second person confirming a wish to transfer control, transfer gesture control to the second person such that the processor responds to gesture commands only from the second viewer.