Apparatus and method for providing improved user interface between multiple network devices
US7484015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4221
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a user interface is provided. The apparatus includes a transmitting/receiving unit-that receives a instruction signal transmitted by a control device, and a control unit in communication with the transmitting/receiving unit that determines whether devices connected to an audio-video (AV) network can be operated according to the instruction signal that is received, wherein the control device includes a first button that is operable to display a list menu that lists the devices connected to the AV network on a display, and a second button that is operable to display a function menu of at least one function corresponding to the devices on the display.
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