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Integrated remote controlled computer and television system

  • US 5,850,340 A
  • Filed: 04/05/1996
  • Issued: 12/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for linking a locally located computer having a local user interface and a remotely located television remotely located from the computer, comprising:

  • a remote user interface device including an RF transmitter transmitting an RF remote user interface signal from a location remote to the computer;

    a remote module remotely located from the computer and locally located to the television, said remote module being connected to the television;

    a controller controlling said local/remote user interface sharing circuit to toggle inputs from either said RF remote user interface receiving device or said local user interface device to the computer in response to an input from said remote user interface device or said local user interface device;

    said controller controlling said local/remote user interface sharing circuit to permit said local user interface device or said RF remote user interface device to control the computer,said remote module including an RF audio/display signal receiving device receiving the RF second format audio/display signal from said RF video/audio transmitter and sending a second format video/audio signal to the television via a hardwired connection.

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