Entertainment Center Technical Configuration and System and Method for Use of Same
An entertainment center technical configuration and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, a set-top box located in a room at a hospitality establishment executes a technical protocol to make the set-top box with a connected display ready for use, and sends an installation quality assurance signal relative to the execution of the technical protocol. A remote receives the installation quality assurance signal from the set-top box and establishes installation quality assurance of the room based on the installation quality assurance signal. Contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol, the server receives from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, images of a unique identifier of the room, a unique identifier of the set-top box, a physical connection between the set-top box and the display. These images are utilized to establish physical quality assurance of the room.
1 . A system for entertainment center technical configuration, the system comprising:
a set-top box located in a room at a hospitality establishment having a plurality of rooms, the set-top box including:
a housing securing a television input, a television output, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the television input, the television output, the processor, the memory, and the storage,
the television input configured to receive a source signal from an external source,
the television output configured to forward a fully tuned signal to a display, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
execute a technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use,
send an installation quality assurance signal relative to the execution of the technical protocol; and
a server located remote to the room, the server including:
a housing securing inputs, outputs, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the inputs, outputs, the processor, the memory, and the storage, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive the installation quality assurance signal from the set-top box,
establish installation quality assurance of the room based on the installation quality assurance signal,
substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, first media relative to an image of a unique identifier of the room, second media relative to a unique identifier of the set-top box, and third media relative to a physical connection between the set-top box and the display, and
establish physical quality assurance of the room based on the first, second, and third media.
2 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the set-top box further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
generate a human-readable visual label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol;
generate a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol;
forward, via the television output, the output signal including the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label; and
dynamically update the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label as the status of the technical protocol changes.
3 . The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive the machine-readable optical label via an alternative channel of communication upon capturing the machine-readable optical label on the television; and
upon receipt of the machine-readable optical label, read the machine-readable optical label to furnish remote set-top box troubleshooting.
4 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the set-top box further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
generate a human-readable visual label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol;
generate a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol, the machine-readable optical label includes diagnostic information for escalated and remote trouble shooting about the status of the technical protocol;
forward, via the television output, the output signal including the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label to the television; and
dynamically update the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label as the status of the technical protocol changes.
5 . The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive the machine-readable optical label via an alternative channel of communication upon capturing the machine-readable optical label on the television; and
upon receipt of the machine-readable optical label, read the machine-readable optical label to furnish remote set-top box troubleshooting.
6 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the display further comprises a device selected from the group consisting of electronic visual display devices and televisions.
7 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the set-top box further comprises a wireless transceiver associated with the housing and coupled to the busing architecture.
8 . The set-top box as recited in claim 3 , wherein the hospitality establishment is selected from the group consisting of furnished multi-family residences, dormitories, lodging establishments, hotels, hospitals, and multi-unit environments.
9 . The set-top box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a housing-dongle combination securing the television input, the television output, the processor, memory, and storage.
10 . The set-top box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor and the memory are distributed through the housing-dongle combination.
11 . The set-top box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device comprises a device selected from the group consisting of personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, smart phones, and smart watches.
12 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the installation quality assurance further comprises at least one task selected from the group consisting of verifying the room is online; verifying the room has passed a self-test; verifying the room is free of TV connection issues, HDMI connection issues, and TV control connection issues; verifying that the set-top box satisfies RF specifications; verifying that Bluetooth® devices are activated, verifying WiFi devices are activated, and verifying room number match.
13 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first media further comprises an image of a room number on a door of the room.
14 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, receive fourth media relative to a unique identifier of the display.
15 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, receive fifth media relative to a welcome page on the display.
16 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, receive sixth media relative to a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol.
17 . The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the processor-executable instructions of the server further comprise processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, receive seventh media relative to guest room spaces within the room.
18 . The system as recited in claim 17 , wherein the seventh media relative to guest room spaces within the room further comprises audiovisual media of the room selected from the group consisting of bathroom area audiovisual media, dressing area audiovisual media, clothes storage area audiovisual media, sleeping area audiovisual media, work area audiovisual media, entry area audiovisual media, window view audiovisual media, and hallway area audiovisual media.
19 . A system for entertainment center technical configuration, the system comprising:
a set-top box located in a room at a hospitality establishment having a plurality of rooms, the set-top box including:
a housing securing a television input, a television output, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the television input, the television output, the processor, the memory, and the storage,
the television input configured to receive a source signal from an external source,
the television output configured to forward a fully tuned signal to a display, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
execute a technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use,
send an installation quality assurance signal relative to the execution of the technical protocol, generate a human-readable visual label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol;
generate a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol, the machine-readable optical label includes diagnostic information for escalated and remote trouble shooting about the status of the technical protocol,
forward, via the television output, the output signal including the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label to the television, and
dynamically update the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label as the status of the technical protocol changes; and
a server located remote to the room, the server including:
a housing securing inputs, outputs, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the inputs, outputs, the processor, the memory, and the storage, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive the installation quality assurance signal from the set-top box,
establish installation quality assurance of the room based on the installation quality assurance signal,
substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, first media relative to an image of a unique identifier of the room, second media relative to a unique identifier of the set-top box, and third media relative to a physical connection between the set-top box and the display, receive fourth media relative to a unique identifier of the display, receive fifth media relative to a welcome page on the display, and sixth media relative to a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol, and
establish physical quality assurance of the room based on the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth media.
20 . A system for entertainment center technical configuration, the system comprising:
a set-top box located in a room at a hospitality establishment having a plurality of rooms, the set-top box including:
a housing securing a television input, a television output, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the television input, the television output, the processor, the memory, and the storage,
the television input configured to receive a source signal from an external source,
the television output configured to forward a fully tuned signal to a display, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
execute a technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use,
send an installation quality assurance signal relative to the execution of the technical protocol, generate a human-readable visual label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol;
generate a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol, the machine-readable optical label includes diagnostic information for escalated and remote trouble shooting about the status of the technical protocol,
forward, via the television output, the output signal including the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label to the television, and
dynamically update the human-readable visual label and the machine-readable optical label as the status of the technical protocol changes; and
a server located remote to the room, the server including:
a housing securing inputs, outputs, a processor, memory, and storage therein,
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the inputs, outputs, the processor, the memory, and the storage, and
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive the installation quality assurance signal from the set-top box,
establish installation quality assurance of the room based on the installation quality assurance signal,
substantially contemporaneously with the execution of the technical protocol to make the set-top box and the display ready for use, receive from a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device located within the room, first media relative to an image of a unique identifier of the room, second media relative to a unique identifier of the set-top box, and third media relative to a physical connection between the set-top box and the display, receive fourth media relative to a unique identifier of the display, receive fifth media relative to a welcome page on the display, sixth media relative to a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the status of the technical protocol, receive seventh media relative to guest room spaces within the room,
establish physical quality assurance of the room based on the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth media, and
establish furnishings and amenities in the room based on the seventh media.