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Apparatus and method for managing memory of a digital video recorder

  • US 20090315753A1
  • Filed: 06/19/2008
  • Published: 12/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of clearing a memory component of an electronic device using a universal remote control unit which includes a keypad having keys, the method comprising:

  • initiating, by a user, an updating mode;

    entering, by a user, a code associated with the device to be controlled by the remote control unit;

    entering, by a user, a signal formatting data entry which includes signal formatting data, via the keys of the keypad, to be stored in a memory of the remote control unit;

    associating the type of device to be controlled by the remote control unit with the signal formatting data entry; and

    forming the signal formatting data to allow a sequence of depression of keys to cause the memory component of the device to be cleared when the device having the memory component is being controlled by the remote control unit.

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