Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using broadcast data
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a remote control configuration database at a set top box having a remote control associated therewith;
forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database;
forming selections at the set top box in response to the screen display; and
displaying programming instructions for the remote control.
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Abstract
A set top box 22 includes a communication module 102 receiving a remote control configuration database having a remote control associated therewith. The set top box 22 further includes a display control module 116 forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database. An interface 110 forms selections in response to the screen display and a display control module displays programming instructions for the remote control.
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27 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a remote control configuration database at a set top box having a remote control associated therewith; forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database; forming selections at the set top box in response to the screen display; and displaying programming instructions for the remote control. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A set top box comprising:
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a communication module receiving a remote control configuration database at a set top box having a remote control associated therewith; a display control module forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database; a user interface forming selection signals in response to the screen display; and a display control module displaying programming instructions for the remote control configuration database. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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