Distributed help system for consumer electronic devices
First Claim
1. A method for providing distributed access to help information for a consumer electronic device in a network containing a plurality of different types of consumer electronic devices, the method comprising:
- receiving a request for help information from a user of a first one of the consumer electronic devices;
accessing stored help information, the stored help information being modifiable by the first one of the consumer electronic devices according to characteristics of at least one other of the plurality of different types of consumer electronic devices; and
presenting help instructions in response to the help request.
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Abstract
Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide help and configuration information for a plurality of consumer electronic devices in an audio/video network. More specifically, each network device provides help information, identifying the device and its features to other network devices. A help utility program interfaces with a presentation device to provide help information to a user.
Another implementation consistent with the present invention provides help information related to configuring two or more devices to perform an operation.
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7 Claims
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1. A method for providing distributed access to help information for a consumer electronic device in a network containing a plurality of different types of consumer electronic devices, the method comprising:
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receiving a request for help information from a user of a first one of the consumer electronic devices;
accessing stored help information, the stored help information being modifiable by the first one of the consumer electronic devices according to characteristics of at least one other of the plurality of different types of consumer electronic devices; and
presenting help instructions in response to the help request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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