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Universal remote control unit with automatic appliance identification and programming

US7224903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 2001
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C2201/92
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method for automatically programming a universal remote. In the system, the remote acquires identification data from a particular device at which it is pointed. The data is processed to determine command protocols associated with the particular device. Control commands for the particular device input to the remote by a user are formatted according to the command protocols associated with the particular device.

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