Programming a universal remote control via physical connection
US8624713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/21
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. A connection to the remote-controlled device may be established. In response, the remote-controlled device may send device information. The device information may include programming codes for programming the URC to control the remote-controlled device. The device information may also be used to query a server to obtain the programming codes.
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