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Multi-function remote control device

US9786159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2010
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/535
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method for operating a target media device is described. The method includes receiving a user command by a remote control device for operating a target media device, where a signal to operate the target media device is not stored on the remote control device when the user command is received. Data associated with the user command is transmitted by the remote control device to a second media device and signal information, associated with the signal to operate the target media device, is received by the remote control device from the second media device. The signal to operate the target media device is transmitted by the remote control device to the target media device, where the target media device performs a function based on the signal received from the remote control device.

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