Remote control of program receiving devices
US9043856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4222
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, devices, and storage mediums provide for selecting a remote control mode of operation for a mobile device to allow the mobile device to remotely control a program receiving device. Additionally, methods, devices, and storage mediums provide for a proxy service to allow the mobile device to remotely control a program receiving device, an over-the-top service to allow the mobile device to remotely control a program receiving device, and a direct link service to allow the mobile device to remotely control a program receiving device. Methods, devices, and storage mediums also provide for a notification protocol.
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