Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using broadcast data
US8402501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42226
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A set top box 22 includes a communication module 102 receiving a remote control configuration database having a remote control associated therewith. The set top box 22 further includes a display control module 116 forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database. An interface 110 forms selections in response to the screen display and a display control module displays programming instructions for the remote control.
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