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Apparatus for the remote control of electronic devices with key allocation

US5959539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/42204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for the remote control of at least one electronic device (10 to 25) is proposed in which the control data are transmitted from a remote control device (27) to the electronic device (10 to 25). In the method, information data at least regarding the remote control functions of the electronic device (10 to 25) to be controlled are transmitted to the remote control device (27). These information data are stored in the remote control device (27) and called on during a control operation in order to select and transmit the control data necessary for the respective control operation. At least the device identification number (GID) and the device type are transmitted to the remote control automatically, for example after the connection of the electronic device to the power supply system. Furthermore, an apparatus for the remote control of an electronic device is proposed, as well as an electronic device.

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