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Computer programmable remote control

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-04
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
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[0014]The previously described problems are solved in a remote control unit which has the ability to control nearly any device controllable from a remote, yet is easily programmed. These benefits are obtained from a remote control unit which is programmable from a PC using an advanced, object-oriented user interface. The remote control unit's programming is easily modified from the PC. The user may quickly and easily build a full range of capabilities into the remote control unit, including the issuance of multiple commands with a single key press. Furthermore, because the remote control unit has a large memory, the user may focus on functionality, rather than the efficiency or compactness of the programs.

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Furthermore, because the remote control unit has a large memory, the user may focus on functionality, rather than the efficiency or compactness of the programs.

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[0031]Throughout this description, the preferred embodiment and examples shown should be considered as exemplars, rather than limitations on the apparatus and methods of the present invention.

[0032]The Components of the System

[0033]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a block diagram of a general purpose computer 100, a programmable remote control unit 200, a docking station 130 and a multimedia processing unit 300. By “multimedia processing unit” it is meant a device which provides some functionality which an end user can recognize and appreciate. Most TVs, VCRs, stereo receivers, CD players, laser disk players and cable decoders are self-contained multimedia processing units. Many security systems and home automation systems are dispersed multimedia processing units. By “remote control unit” it is meant a hand-held, portable device which can be used by a user to issue commands to a multimedia processing unit which the multimedia processing unit will recognize and result in a pr...

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A portable hand-held remote control unit device is disclosed which may be utilized for selecting designated functions in a plurality of remotely controllable multimedia processing units. Multiple user selectable screen objects may be created from a general purpose computer and transferred to the remote control unit. The screen objects include screen layout and descriptions of soft keys to be displayed on a graphic display of the remote control unit, as well as commands associated with the screen object, the soft keys and programmable keys on the remote control unit. The user may select any of the loaded screen objects for controlling various multimedia processing units, for performing complex functions of commands to various multimedia processing units.

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RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 60 / 051,848 filed Jul. 7, 1997, now expired, entitled “Computer Programmable Remote Control System,” which is incorporated herein by reference.NOTICE OF COPYRIGHTS AND TRADE DRESS[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. This patent document may show and / or describe matter which is or may become trade dress of the owner. The copyright and trade dress owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright and trade dress rights whatsoever.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to remote control devices for electronics products.[0005]2. Description of Related Art[0006]The modern home may have a wide arr...

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IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00G06F3/033G06F3/048G08C19/28H03J1/00H04B1/20H04N21/47
CPCG06F3/04886G08C19/28H03J1/0025H03J2200/26H04B1/202H04N21/47
Inventor FOSTER, WILLIAM J.
Owner UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
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