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Information terminal apparatus that is remotely programmed by radio waves and that displays input keys of program functions on a display

  • US 5,668,591 A
  • Filed: 03/29/1995
  • Issued: 09/16/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An information terminal apparatus having a cable box and an intelligent remote control unit, the intelligent remote control unit comprising:

  • an external information input port for receiving software transmitted thereto by radio transmission from said cable box;

    a first memory for storing the software received by said external information input port;

    a first controller operated in accordance with execution of the software stored in said first memory;

    a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software;

    a display for visually representing information in conformity with the execution of the software; and

    the cable box comprising;

    a host processor;

    an interface for transferring information to and from said host processor; and

    a second memory for storing the information including software transmitted thereto from said host processor,wherein said host processor includes means for controlling the information transfer between said interface, said second memory and said intelligent remote control unit, andwherein said software is a program for playing a game, and input keys corresponding to relevant program functions are visually represented on said display.

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