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System and method for interfacing multiple electronic devices

  • US 6,507,953 B1
  • Filed: 11/30/1998
  • Issued: 01/14/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for scheduling events between first and second video processing devices coupled together, each device having at least one event timer for storing event information, said method comprising:

  • a. programming information pertaining to a first event into an available event timer of said first device;

    b. comparing said first event information to event information stored in each event timer of said first device for determining conflicts therebetween;

    c. sending a message representing said first event information from said first device to said second device; and

    d. comparing said first event information to event information stored in each event timer of said second device for determining conflicts therebetween.

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