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Set-top box connects remote control device to web site for customized code downloads

A technology of remote control equipment and control codes, applied in program control devices, telemetry/remote control selection devices, data exchange through path configuration, etc., can solve problems such as not ruling out manufacturers or after-sales service organizations continuing to work, slowing down product obsolescence, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-14
HOME CONTROL SINGAPORE
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The thus required modular approach to adding or removing technical software or hardware features can slow down the tendency of products to become obsolete very quickly, but does not preclude continued work by manufacturers or after-sales service organizations

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[0026] As an example, consider the following assumptions. An STB is sold with a programmable remote control. The remote control has a dedicated button to connect the STB with a specific server on the Internet. The user can inform the server about his / her other CE devices that he / she wishes to be controlled by the same remote control device that controls the STB. The server downloads data representing the relevant control codes and / or UI to the STB. The STB is provided with the means to program the remote control device with this code and UI.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system 100 in the present invention. System 100 includes remote control device 102 and device 104 connected to Internet 106 . Devices 102 include conventional remote control devices, LCD based remote control devices with hard buttons or a touch screen. System 100 also has a server 108 . Apparatus 104 in this example comprises an STB that a user purchases with a remote...

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A set top box (STB) (104) is marketed together with a programmable remote (102). The remote has a dedicated button (118) to connect the STB to a specific server (108) on the Internet (106). The consumer can notify the server of his / her other consumer's equipment (114), which he / she desires to be controllable through the same remote as the one that came with the STB. The server downloads to the STB data representative of the relevant control codes. The STB is provided with means (122) to program the remote with these codes. In return the server has obtained detailed and accurate information about this consumer's equipment (114). A reliable customer base (126) can thus be built for streamlining Help Desk operations.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to business models and network structures that support the interests of network operators, manufacturers of IP-connected electronic devices, and end users of the devices. Background technique [0002] Philips Electronics provides Smart Connect (SM) services to end users of CE equipment, especially those connected to the Internet. One implementation of the Smart Connect (SM) service uses a special button on the remote control device to enable the user to connect directly to a dedicated Smart Connect (SM) website, eg via a Set Top Box (STB). The website provides Philips Electronics with direct contact with individual end users, enables authorization registration, alerts users of additional ancillary sales, and offers special content, advice, offers, etc., all supported by individual user profiles. [0003] A discussion of various aspects of Smart Connect (SM) services can be found in published International Application W...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/033H04B1/20H04N21/4227G06F9/445G08C19/28H04L12/28H04L29/08H04N5/44H04N5/445H04N7/16H04N7/173H04N21/63H04Q9/00
CPCH04N7/163H04L12/2814H04N21/258H04N21/23617G08C19/28H04L67/306H04L67/08H04L69/329H04L29/08126H04N21/435H04N21/42204H04N7/17309H04L67/02H04N21/4126H04L2012/2841H04N21/8193H04L29/08936H04L67/025H04L29/0809H04L29/08072H04N21/8186H04L29/08099H04N21/6175H04N5/44582H04N21/43615H04N2005/4423H04N21/47H04N21/41265H04N21/4227H04N21/63
Inventor F·埃克尔F·C·M·卡里斯T·J·杜比尔
Owner HOME CONTROL SINGAPORE
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