Bi-directional remote control unit and method of using the same
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1. A remote control unit comprising:
- a transmitting portion configured to output an instruction, said instruction being executable by an external source;
a receiving portion configured to receive a confirmation signal from said external source, said confirmation signal confirming receipt of said instruction by said external source;
a display configured to display viewable information, said receiving portion receiving said viewable information from said external source,wherein said viewable information is a list of commands for controlling a peripheral device.
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Abstract
A bi-directional communications link between a television set and a remote control unit assists a viewer in controlling the entertainment system. The television set can signal the remote control unit to confirm instruction signal received from the remote control unit. The television can also transmit electronic program guide information to the remote control unit which is displayed on a display device on the remote control unit. The television can send the remote control unit a listing of available sub-channels within a single digital channel. The listing is displayed on the remote'"'"'s display device, and the viewer can then choose from among the sub-channels.
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1. A remote control unit comprising:
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a transmitting portion configured to output an instruction, said instruction being executable by an external source; a receiving portion configured to receive a confirmation signal from said external source, said confirmation signal confirming receipt of said instruction by said external source; a display configured to display viewable information, said receiving portion receiving said viewable information from said external source, wherein said viewable information is a list of commands for controlling a peripheral device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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