Configuring remote control devices utilizing matrix codes
US8786410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device determines information for configuring control of the device by a remote, generates a matrix codes including the information, and transmits the matrix code to a display device. The remote then captures the displayed matrix code, decodes the information, and configures itself to control the electronic device. Configuration of the remote may include pairing, configuring selection elements of the remote, and so on. In some implementations, the electronic device may interact with another device and the information may be for configuring the remote to control the electronic device in the context of the other device. Additionally, in various implementations, the remote may transmit identifying information to the electronic device which may configure itself to further communicate with the remote utilizing such information. Moreover, in various implementations, the remote may capture matrix codes generated by other devices in order to configure the remote to control those devices as well.
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