Method and apparatus for controlling an external device by remapping keys on a user input device
US7499107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42227
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus such as a television signal receiver controls an external device such as a digital recording/reproduction device via a digital data bus by remapping keys on a user input device. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes an input/output terminal operative to enable signal transfer between the television signal receiver and an external device via a digital data bus. A processor is operative to detect a first command signal of a first control protocol from a user input device, and to detect one of first and second modes of the television signal receiver. The processor detects the first mode in response to making a connection between the television signal receiver and the external device via the digital data bus, and detects the second mode in response to terminating the connection between the television signal receiver and the external device via the digital data bus. The processor enables the input/output terminal to output a second command signal of a second control protocol to the external device via the digital data bus responsive to the first command signal if the first mode is detected. The processor enables a function of the television signal rec…
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