System and method for configuring media systems
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1. A system for configuring a multi-component media system, comprising:
- a processor operable to execute a configuration process;
a database operable to store information regarding media system components and to provide the stored information to the processor;
an input device to receive input from a user and provide the input to the processor as part of the configuration process, the input comprising the specification of at least two media system components and a desired configuration activity; and
an output device to provide output from the processor to the user to allow the user to interact with the configuration process, wherein the user can specify to the system the components of the media system of the user and the system will provide to the user the information necessary to connect the at least two components.
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Abstract
A system and method for configuring a multi-component media system allows a user to specify a system and to obtain appropriate connection diagrams for the components, as well as a configuration dataset which can be loaded into a remote control to operate the resulting media system. Multiple connection diagrams can be provided, to allow the user to select the types of connection employed, and any additional cable or accessories required to effect the connection can be indicated. Preferably, the connection panels of the components are shown photographically in the connection diagrams to simplify the connection task.
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1. A system for configuring a multi-component media system, comprising:
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a processor operable to execute a configuration process; a database operable to store information regarding media system components and to provide the stored information to the processor; an input device to receive input from a user and provide the input to the processor as part of the configuration process, the input comprising the specification of at least two media system components and a desired configuration activity; and an output device to provide output from the processor to the user to allow the user to interact with the configuration process, wherein the user can specify to the system the components of the media system of the user and the system will provide to the user the information necessary to connect the at least two components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of configuring a media system comprising at least two media components, comprising the steps of:
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(i) identifying the components of the media system; (ii) determining at least one configuration to interconnect the at least two components; and (iii) providing a connection instruction set to achieve the at least one configuration. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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