System and method for retrieving information while commanding operation of an appliance
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1. In a platform configured to command the operation of an appliance, a readable media having instructions for retrieving information, the instructions performing steps comprising:
- in response to a sensed activation of a command key of the platform, transmitting a command to the appliance to cause the appliance to select a content stream and initiating a retrieval of information related to the content stream from an information source external to the platform; and
displaying the retrieved information in a display of the platform.
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Abstract
When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation associated with the command key and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source. The information retrieved is related to the operation being performed.
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1. In a platform configured to command the operation of an appliance, a readable media having instructions for retrieving information, the instructions performing steps comprising:
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in response to a sensed activation of a command key of the platform, transmitting a command to the appliance to cause the appliance to select a content stream and initiating a retrieval of information related to the content stream from an information source external to the platform; and
displaying the retrieved information in a display of the platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19)
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12. In a platform configured to command the operation of an appliance, a readable media having instructions for retrieving information, the instructions performing steps comprising:
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in response to a sensed activation of a command key of the platform, placing the platform into a mode to transmit commands to the appliance and initiating the retrieval of information related to the appliance from an information source external to the platform; and
displaying the retrieved information in a display of the platform. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21)
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