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Programmable universal remote control unit

  • US 20040075602A1
  • Filed: 10/18/2002
  • Published: 04/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A programmable universal remote control unit for controlling a plurality of devices, the remote control unit being set in one of either a single device mode of operation or a multi-device mode of operation, comprising:

  • a transmitter for transmitting an electronic signal to at least one of the plurality of devices to provide operating instructions to the at least one of the plurality of devices;

    a memory for storing a plurality of operating modes;

    a processor being operable in said single device and multi-device operating modes to control transmission from said transmitter in response to actuation of said remote control unit;

    a first input key for receiving a first key stroke;

    a second input key for receiving a second key stroke;

    a third input key for receiving a third keystroke;

    wherein by actuation of said first, second and third input keys with respective first, second and third key strokes, the universal remote control unit is programmable in the single device mode such that only a cable set-up box is controlled, or all of the plurality of devices are controlled, by the universal remote control unit.

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