System, method and interface for controlling multiple electronic devices of a home entertainment system via a single control device
First Claim
1. A portable communication device, comprising:
- a display; and
at least one remote control soft button presented at the display, wherein an electronic device control command is associated with the at least one remote control soft button and wherein the electronic device control command is enabled in response to a code received at the portable communication device from a service provider.
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Abstract
A portable communication device is provided and includes a display. At least one remote control soft button is presented at the display and an electronic device control command is associated with each remote control soft button. Further, the electronic device control command is enabled in response to a code received at the portable communication device from a service provider. The portable communication device also includes a keypad that can be used to select the remote control soft button. Further, the electronic device control command is selected from the group consisting of: play, stop, pause, volume up, volume down, record, channel up, channel down, fast forward, and rewind. Additionally, the portable communication device includes a text input field and a send button that are presented at the display. The portable communication device selectively can control a selected remote electronic device using the at least one electronic device control command.
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26 Claims
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1. A portable communication device, comprising:
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a display; and
at least one remote control soft button presented at the display, wherein an electronic device control command is associated with the at least one remote control soft button and wherein the electronic device control command is enabled in response to a code received at the portable communication device from a service provider. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of controlling a remote electronic device, comprising:
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receiving a selection of the remote electronic device at a portable communication device;
determining whether a control interface corresponding to the electronic device is enabled at the portable communication device; and
transmitting a request to a service provider for a code associated with activating the control interface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A user interface displayed on a display area of a portable communication device, the user interface comprising:
a list of electronic devices that are remotely controllable via the portable communication device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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