Volume control feature for use with a multimedia device

A disclosed set top box or other type of multimedia handling device (MHD) is configured to support a toggle volume feature that enables the end user to toggle between two or more substantially different audible volume settings using a single push of a single remote control button or other type of co...

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Main Authors WOLLMERSHAUSER STEVEN M, SPRAGUE, JR. WILLIAM O, AVERILL WILLIAM
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.07.2012
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
CONTROL OF AMPLIFICATION
ELECTRICITY
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Summary:A disclosed set top box or other type of multimedia handling device (MHD) is configured to support a toggle volume feature that enables the end user to toggle between two or more substantially different audible volume settings using a single push of a single remote control button or other type of control, e.g., a touch screen control. In some embodiments, the MHD includes a processor, storage media accessible to and readable by the processor, a remote control interface in communication with the processor, a multimedia decoder, and an audio digital-to-analog converter. The remote control interface receives input from a remote control device. The multimedia decoder module receives and processes multimedia streams. The decoder generates a decoder audio output and a decoder video output. The DAC processes the decoder audio output and produces an audio signal having a particular volume level.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080143586