Automatically pairing remote
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1. A system comprising:
- a first device; and
a second device remote from the first device, wherein the second device comprises;
a processor configured to execute instructions;
a first transmitter;
a second transmitter; and
a memory storing instructions accessible by the processor, wherein the instructions comprise;
receiving, at the second device, user input associated with a first event code instructing the first device to perform a first function;
transmitting the first event code to the first device in response to the user input;
transmitting, using the first transmitter, an identifier of the second device to the first device in response to the user input and via a first wireless signal within a first frequency range;
receiving, from the first device via a wireless signal within a second frequency range that is different than the first frequency range, an indication that the first device will accept event codes from the second device associated with the identifier; and
transmitting, using the second transmitter,a second event code instructing the first device to perform a second function to the first device and via a wireless signal within the second frequency range.
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Abstract
A remote control for a set-top box is configured to communicate with the set-top box using first and second wavelengths. In one embodiment, the remote control automatically performs Bluetooth pairing with the set-top box when the remote control is in proximity to the set-top box and the user presses a button on the remote, such as a “Power” button or other designated button. The remote control may wirelessly transmit a unique ID to the set-top box for the pairing process using the first wavelength, such as infrared. When paired, the set-top box may accept commands from the remote control transmitted using the second wavelengths, e.g., Bluetooth.
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8 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a first device; and a second device remote from the first device, wherein the second device comprises; a processor configured to execute instructions; a first transmitter; a second transmitter; and a memory storing instructions accessible by the processor, wherein the instructions comprise; receiving, at the second device, user input associated with a first event code instructing the first device to perform a first function; transmitting the first event code to the first device in response to the user input; transmitting, using the first transmitter, an identifier of the second device to the first device in response to the user input and via a first wireless signal within a first frequency range; receiving, from the first device via a wireless signal within a second frequency range that is different than the first frequency range, an indication that the first device will accept event codes from the second device associated with the identifier; and transmitting, using the second transmitter, a second event code instructing the first device to perform a second function to the first device and via a wireless signal within the second frequency range. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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