System and method for interfacing multiple electronic devices
US6507953B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2005/91328
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for scheduling events between first and second video processing devices coupled together wherein each device having at least one event timer for storing a scheduled event. The method involves programming first event information into the first device, comparing the first event information to each event previously scheduled in the first device for determining conflicts therebetween, sending a message representing the first event information to the second device, comparing the first event information to each event previously scheduled in the second device for determining conflicts therebetween. A user may be provided with information regarding conflicts and may be notified that a password is required for the first event and the respective event timer is enabled in response to receiving the password entered into the first device.
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