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Programming a universal remote control device

US6650248B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1999
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/42226
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and system for allowing a user to program a universal remote control transmitter device by presenting interactive display menus or voice prompts within a first synchronized remote controllable appliance such as a television, whereby a user can easily program the remote control device to control desired types, brands, and models of additional, different appliances.

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