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Methods and systems for acquiring specifications for remotely controlling electronics

  • US 8,633,986 B1
  • Filed: 11/05/2010
  • Issued: 01/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method of controlling electronics, comprising:

  • at an apparatus comprising one or more processors, a camera, and a transmitter;

    using the camera to acquire a first image of one or more electronic devices configured for remote control;

    querying a database for information regarding the one or more electronic devices, based on the first image;

    in response to the querying, receiving the information, which comprises specifications for communicating with the one or more electronic devices, wherein the information further comprises a specification for a light on a respective electronic device of the one or more electronic devices;

    receiving user input corresponding to a command for a respective electronic device of the one or more electronic devices; and

    in response to the user input, transmitting an instruction corresponding to the command to the respective electronic device via a signal generated by the transmitter in accordance with the specifications for communicating with the respective electronic device.

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