| 摘要 |
This invention is a media controlled effects system, media controlled power supply, and software system that facilitates control of media presentations and external devices to produce effects corresponding with segments of media. The effects control signal, timing signals, and other media processing commands can be generated prior to media viewing or via real-time processing of visual, audio, and textual elements of the media presentation. Effect and command signals are processed by the hardware or software control system to provide power to, or otherwise control a media presentation or attached device. This invention accommodates control of ordinary devices to produce effects that make a media experience that is more enjoyable and can be comprised of both hardware and/or software achieve the desired result. The invention can be incorporated into other devices, function independently, or work in conjunction with other devices to provide or process either automated or manual control signals. |
| 主权项 |
1. A method of using media to turn on power, turn off power, activate, deactivate, or in some other way control connected devices, comprising:
a. providing said media or data associated with said media and constructing, extracting, or using a signal or command from said media or from said associated data, or using a portion of the said media or said associated data as a command, b. processing said signal or command as a means of providing power to, removing power from, activating, de-activating, or in some other way controlling an attached or remote device, whereby, said media and/or said associated data can be used to power, activate, or control said attached or remote devices, common household items, appliances, or custom built creations. |
