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Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using broadcast data

  • US 8,402,501 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2007
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of programming a remote control associated with a set top box comprising:

  • continually broadcasting a remote control configuration database;

    receiving a first portion of a remote control configuration database at the set top box having a first instruction associated therewith;

    forming a first screen display in response to the first portion of the remote control configuration database and the first instruction;

    forming a first selection at the set top box in response to the screen display;

    thereafter, receiving a second portion of the remote control configuration database at the set top box having a second instruction in response to the first selection;

    forming a second screen display in response to the second portion of the remote control configuration database and the second instruction;

    thereafter, displaying programming instructions for the remote control; and

    operating the set top box with the remote control.

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