Method and system for upgrading a universal remote control

Details Method and system for upgrading a universal remote control Method and system for upgrading a universal remote control

2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Zimmerman, Brian (Department: 2635)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C340S870030

Reexamination Certificate

active

06909378

ABSTRACT:
A method of and a system for upgrading a universal remote control with a command code of an electronic appliance are provided. The command code is downloaded from an internet server into a personal computer or set-top box, which is coupled to an infrared transmitter. The universal remote control is placed in front of the infrared transmitter and the command code is transferred to the universal remote control, for example in response to the user indicating a key, shown in a displayed picture of a control panel of the electronic appliance and associated with said command code.

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