Method and apparatus for remote control

Details Method and apparatus for remote control Method and apparatus for remote control

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Lee, Michael H. (Department: 2614)

Television

Receiver circuitry

Remote control

C340S870030, C340S870030

Reexamination Certificate

active

06879351

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus to facilitate communication between a user and one or more devices which are remote from the user, reduce the number of required button presses and further reduce keystroke errors, by including the functionality to associate a user selected default device with a particular set of buttons. A universal remote control unit suitable for use with various audio/visual entertainment devices may embody various aspects of the present invention.

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