Methods and interactions for changing a remote control mode
First Claim
1. A method for using a handheld remote control device to communicate in a telephony system, comprising:
- (a) determining a first mode of the handheld remote control device, wherein the remote control device includes a plurality of buttons;
(b) receiving an incoming telephone call indicating to change the first mode of the handheld remote control device to a telephone mode for communication in a telephony system; and
(c) automatically changing the mode of the handheld remote control device from the first mode to the telephone mode to enable communication in the telephony system upon receiving the incoming telephone call, wherein more than one of the same buttons are used for input in both the first mode and the telephone mode, and wherein when the handheld remote control device is in the telephone mode, upon actuation of numerical buttons located on the handheld remote control device, a telephone signal is output;
(d) wherein the handheld remote control device is functional to control a Media Computing Device including a plurality of audio/visual devices and wherein the telephone mode changes to the first mode automatically when communication in the telephone mode is complete.
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Abstract
A handheld remote control device for a Media Computing Device has a biometric sensor to authenticate a user. The handheld remote control device includes a microphone and speaker to enable integration of a telephony system with the Media Computing Device. The handheld remote control device can be used as the interface with the Media Computing Device, alternatively, the handheld remote control device can be used as a speakerphone for communication in a telephony system that is integrated with the Media Computing Device. A multifunctional handheld remote control device can implement a variety of routines for interfacing with the Media Computing Device or alternatively for communicating in the telephony system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for using a handheld remote control device to communicate in a telephony system, comprising:
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(a) determining a first mode of the handheld remote control device, wherein the remote control device includes a plurality of buttons; (b) receiving an incoming telephone call indicating to change the first mode of the handheld remote control device to a telephone mode for communication in a telephony system; and (c) automatically changing the mode of the handheld remote control device from the first mode to the telephone mode to enable communication in the telephony system upon receiving the incoming telephone call, wherein more than one of the same buttons are used for input in both the first mode and the telephone mode, and wherein when the handheld remote control device is in the telephone mode, upon actuation of numerical buttons located on the handheld remote control device, a telephone signal is output; (d) wherein the handheld remote control device is functional to control a Media Computing Device including a plurality of audio/visual devices and wherein the telephone mode changes to the first mode automatically when communication in the telephone mode is complete. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer storage medium having computer executable instructions for performing a method for using a handheld remote control device to communicate in a telephony system, said method comprising:
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(a) determining a first mode of the handheld remote control device, wherein the remote control device includes a plurality of buttons; (b) receiving an incoming telephone call indicating to change the first mode of the handheld remote control device to a telephone mode for communication in a telephony system; and (c) automatically changing the mode of the handheld remote control device from the first mode to the telephone mode to enable communication in the telephony system upon receiving the incoming telephone call, wherein more than one of the same buttons are used for input in both the first mode and the telephone mode, and wherein when the handheld remote control device is in the telephone mode, upon actuation of numerical buttons located on the handheld remote control device, a telephone signal is output; (d) wherein the handheld remote control device is functional to control a Media Computing Device including a plurality of audio/visual devices and wherein the telephone mode changes to the first mode automatically when communication in the telephone mode is completed.
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20. A computer readable storage medium having computer executable instructions for performing a method for using a handheld remote control device to communicate in a telephony system and for operating a Media Computing Device, said method comprising:
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(a) determining via a biometric sensor placed on the handheld remote control whether a user is an authenticated user of the handheld remote control or a guest user and applying personalized settings on media content if the user is authenticated and placing restrictions on access to media content if the user is a guest user, wherein the personalized settings includes at least one Favorites List for the authenticated user for operating the Media Computing Device; (b) determining the age of the authenticated user and applying Parental Controls on access to the media content if the user is of a young age; (c) determining whether a Notification of Instant Messaging is received and displaying the Instant Messaging Notification via an auxiliary display placed on the handheld remote control if a Notification of Instant Messaging is received; (d) determining whether a Favorites List Notification pertaining to an item on the Favorites List is received and displaying the Favorites List Notification via the auxiliary display if the Favorites List Notification is received; (e) determining whether a Caller ID Notification is received and displaying the Caller ID Notification via the auxiliary display if the Caller ID Notification is received; (f) determining whether a request to display a List or Media Guide is received and displaying the List or Media Guide via the auxiliary display if the request is received to permit the user to select an item from the List or Media Guide; (g) determining whether an incoming call is received via the handheld remote control and determining whether a Do-Not-Disturb function is to be performed and sending the call to a Voice Mailbox if the Do-Not-Disturb function is to be performed and enabling a speakerphone to enable the user to communicate over the telephony system if the Do-Not-Disturb function is not performed; (h) determining whether an Annotation command is to be performed and issuing via the handheld remote control an Annotation command for the Media Computing Device if the Annotation command is to be performed; (i) determining whether a Search and Play command is to be performed and issuing via the handheld remote control a Search and Play command for the Media Computing Device if the Search and Play command is to be performed; (j) determining whether an Operating System command is to be performed and issuing via the handheld remote control an Operating System command for the Media Computing Device if the Operating System command is to be performed; (k) determining whether an Application command is to be performed and issuing via the handheld remote control an Application command for the Media Computing Device if the Application command is to be performed; (l) determining a first mode of the handheld remote control device from a Telephone mode, Command and Control mode, or Feedback and Tuning mode, wherein the remote control device includes a plurality of buttons; (m) receiving an incoming telephone call indicating to change the first mode of the handheld remote control device to the Telephone mode for communication in a telephony system; and (n) automatically changing the mode of the handheld remote control device from the first mode to the Telephone mode to enable communication in the telephony system upon receiving the incoming telephone call, wherein more than one of the same buttons are used for input in both the first mode and the Telephone mode, and wherein when the handheld remote control device is in the Telephone mode, upon actuation of numerical buttons located on the handheld remote control device, a telephone signal is output; (o) wherein the Telephone mode changes to the first mode automatically when communication in the Telephone mode is completed, and wherein the user may instruct the handheld remote control via voice commands.
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