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System and method for retrieving information while commanding operation of an appliance

US6917302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2004
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/426
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation associated with the command key and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source. The information retrieved is related to the operation being performed.

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