Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using a device identifier received through an interface
US10448104B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/21
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of programming a remote control and a set top box to control the same includes a network communication module at the set top box receiving a device identifier from an electronic device through an interface. The set top box also includes a communication module obtaining remote control programming code based on the device identifier. A controller controls programming a remote control to control the electronic device based on the remote control programming code.
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