Bi-directional remote control unit and method of using the same
First Claim
1. An entertainment system comprising:
- a remote control unit with a first communications unit having both a transmitter and a receiver; and
a television set a second communications unit having both a transmitter and a receiver;
wherein data signals can be sent and received by both the remote control unit and the television.
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Abstract
A bi-directional communications link between a television set and a remote control unit assists a viewer in controlling the entertainment system. The television set can signal the remote control unit to confirm instruction signal received from the remote control unit. The television can also transmit electronic program guide information to the remote control unit which is displayed on a display device on the remote control unit. The television can send the remote control unit a listing of available sub-channels within a single digital channel. The listing is displayed on the remote'"'"'s display device, and the viewer can then choose from among the sub-channels.
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20 Claims
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1. An entertainment system comprising:
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a remote control unit with a first communications unit having both a transmitter and a receiver; and
a television set a second communications unit having both a transmitter and a receiver;
wherein data signals can be sent and received by both the remote control unit and the television. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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- 11. A method of controlling an entertainment system comprising transmitting data signals which are both sent and received by both a remote control unit and a television set.
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