Programming a remote control using removable storage
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for configuring a universal remote control, comprising:
- detecting, by a set top box networked to an Internet protocol television network, an external storage module being coupled to the set top box, the storage module including programming codes for a remote-controlled device; and
configuring the universal remote control to control the remote-controlled device using the programming codes.
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Abstract
A method and system for programming, using a removable storage, a remote control apparatus providing universal remote control functionality is disclosed. A removable storage module may be introduced into the remote control apparatus. Programming codes for a remote-controlled device controllable by the remote control apparatus may be transferred from the removable storage module. Executable code for configuring the remote control apparatus may also be transferred. The programming codes may be assigned to control elements of the remote control apparatus. The remote control apparatus may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device.
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1. A computer-implemented method for configuring a universal remote control, comprising:
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detecting, by a set top box networked to an Internet protocol television network, an external storage module being coupled to the set top box, the storage module including programming codes for a remote-controlled device; and configuring the universal remote control to control the remote-controlled device using the programming codes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media, including processor executable instructions for configuring a universal remote control that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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in response to detecting, by a set top box, an external storage module coupled to the set top box, identifying a remote-controlled device controllable by the universal remote control based on a first indication received from the storage module; identifying programming codes for the new remote-controlled device based on a second indication received from the storage module; and configuring the universal remote control to use at least one of the programming codes; wherein the set top box is privately networked to an Internet protocol television network server. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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