Method and apparatus for realizing a keyboard key function on a

Details Method and apparatus for realizing a keyboard key function on a Method and apparatus for realizing a keyboard key function on a

1999-02-08

2000-08-22

Teska, Kevin J.

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating electronic device or electrical system

Computer or peripheral device

710 67, G06F 9455

Patent

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061065641

ABSTRACT:
A flexible, cost-effective apparatus and method for using a key on a remote control to simulate a keyboard key, i.e. to cause an application, upon pressing the key on the remote control, to perform the same function that the application performs upon pressing the key of the keyboard. In brief, the method comprises (a) storing, in a first memory, data corresponding to the key of the keyboard, at an address corresponding to the key of the remote control, prior to execution of the application; (b) pressing the key of the remote control during execution of the application; (c) converting a signal, produced as a result of step (b), into the address corresponding to the key of the remote control; (d) transmitting the data stored in the first memory at the address to the host processor; and (e) in response to step (d), performing the function.

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