Controlling device using visual cues to indicate appliance...

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2010-12-07

2011-11-01

Wong, Albert (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Code generator or transmitter

Transmitter for remote control signal

C341S021000, C341S022000, C340S407100, C340S407200

Reexamination Certificate

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08049655

ABSTRACT:
A controlling device, such as a universal remote control, that uses visual and/or audio cues, such as sounds, color, patterns, shapes, etc., to indicate a relationship between a function key and an intended target appliance for a command transmitted in response to activation of the function key.

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