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Remote control and method of using same for controlling entertainment equipment

US8253867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2008
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/76
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A universal smart remote control includes intelligence software and algorithms that have been programmed into the remote control's microprocessor memory, and a large display which is used to prompt the user to take certain actions. The remote control provides guidance to the user in setting up and operating the various components of his or her entertainment system, and asks the user non-technical questions that are understandable to the user.

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