Coded data generation or conversion – Code generator or transmitter – Transmitter for remote control signal
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-20
2004-06-08
Horabik, Michael (Department: 2635)
Coded data generation or conversion
Code generator or transmitter
Transmitter for remote control signal
C345S169000, C340S870030
Reexamination Certificate
active
06747591
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to platforms having a display and communication capabilities such as PDAs, Web Tablets, touch screen remote controls, personal computers, and the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A system and method for retrieving information is described. Generally, a command key of a platform has an operation and an address of an information source mapped thereto. When the command key is activated, the platform performs the operation and also initiates the retrieval of information from the information source using the address. In an illustrated example, the operation results in the platform transmitting a command to cause a tunable device, such as a television, VCR, cable box, PVR, or the like, to tune to a channel associated with a content provider. The address may be used to access an information source, such as a Web page, associated with the content provider.
A better understanding of the objects, advantages, features, properties and relationships of the invention will be obtained from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings which set forth illustrative embodiments that are indicative of the various ways in which the principles of the invention may be employed.
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Lilleness Robert P.
Wang Weidong William
Yuh Han-Sheng
Dang Hung
Galls Mark R.
Horabik Michael
Jarosik Gary R.
Universal Electronics Inc.
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