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Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using a device identifier received through an interface

  • US 10,448,104 B1
  • Filed: 04/27/2012
  • Issued: 10/15/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of programming a remote control to control an electronic device coupled to a set top box, said set top box having a display associated therewith, said method comprising:

  • communicating a device identifier comprising a model identifier of the electronic device and a manufacturer identifier of the electronic device from the electronic device to the set top box through an interface;

    thereafter, obtaining a remote control programming code at the set top box in response to model identifier and the manufacturer identifier from a remote control configuration database through a terrestrial communication network, said remote control programming code comprises a unique set of numbers or letters for both the model identifier and manufacturer identifier;

    displaying the remote control programming code on the display associated with the set top box;

    entering the remote control programming code into the remote control by pressing buttons corresponding to the unique set of numbers or letters; and

    programming the remote control to control the electronic device based on the remote control programming code.

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