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Controlling record/playback devices with a computer

  • US 6,212,327 B1
  • Filed: 11/24/1997
  • Issued: 04/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of programming a remote controlled infrared device, comprising:

  • receiving a data stream containing information associated with a plurality of programs at a controlling device coupled to and controlling an infrared emitter;

    searching the data stream utilizing the controlling device for user selected keywords and programming codes; and

    responsive to detecting user selected keywords or programming codes within the data stream, employing the controlling device to automatically generate infrared signals signaling a remote controlled recording device to record a program within the plurality of programs which is associated with the user selected keywords or programming codes.

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