Methods and systems to operate a set-top box
US7796757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/44231
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to a first aspect there is provided systems and methods for receiving an encrypted signal from a portable communication device, the encrypted signal containing information associated with a command; and decrypting the encrypted signal to enable a set-top box to execute the command. According to a second aspect there is provided systems and methods for encrypting information to generate an encrypted signal, the information associated with a command entered via a control; and communicating the encrypted signal to the set-top box, the encrypted signal for decryption at the set-top box to enable execution of the command to operate the set-top box.
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