Systems, methods and apparatus for locating a lost remote control
US8633808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C17/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are techniques for locating a lost remote control. The method includes receiving user input, at a controlled device, the user input requesting to locate a lost remote control for the controlled device. The method further includes lowering a volume of the output of content associated with the controlled device responsive to the user input and transmitting a message from the controlled device to the remote control, the message requesting the remote control to activate an indicator device (e.g., sound, visual, physical or the like) of the remote control.
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