Remotely configured media device
US8078685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1423
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Improved techniques for controlling operation of a portable electronic device are disclosed. Portable electronic devices which interact with a host electronic device can have their operational settings (e.g., configurations or preferences) remotely controlled. As a result, a host electronic device can offer a more sophisticated user interface and portable electronic devices need less local user interface features because these operational settings can be remotely controlled. The remotely-controlled (i.e., host controlled) operational settings are transferred to the portable electronic devices, whereby the portable electronic devices can thereafter operate in accordance with such settings.
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