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REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE PRESENTATION OF BROADCAST PROGRAMMING

  • US 20100165217A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2009
  • Published: 07/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control device for issuing commands to a system for presenting broadcast programming, the system comprising a receiver for receiving and processing broadcast programming, and for causing a selected program to be provided to a presentation device for presentation, and the control device incorporating:

  • a processor able to generate menus detailing programs and other options available by way of the system for processing broadcast programming;

    a display for displaying the menus, and hence the programs and options available; and

    a user interface enabling the user to make choices amongst the available options and programs displayed;

    wherein, upon user request by way of the user interface, the processor is arranged to issue commands to the system to cause the system to switch to the options or programs which have been selected by the user on the control device.

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