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Devices and method for providing remote control hints on a display

  • US 9,532,111 B1
  • Filed: 04/25/2014
  • Issued: 12/27/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored therein instructions executable to perform a method comprising:

  • at an electronic device that is in communication with a remote control device and a display, the remote control device having a touch-sensitive surface that includes a plurality of predefined regions, each selectable to access an associated functionality;

    generating a user interface for display on the display;

    while the user interface is displayed on the display, receiving a first input that corresponds to a first touch input detected on the touch-sensitive surface of the remote control device at a first location, wherein the first touch input corresponds to a touch input for displaying information about at least one of the associated functionalities accessible from the touch-sensitive surface;

    in response to receiving the first input, updating the user interface to display, on the display, a graphical indication of a first function that is associated with selection of a first region of the plurality of predefined regions of the touch-sensitive surface while the user interface is displayed, wherein the first region is distinct from the first location of the first touch input;

    after displaying the graphical indication of the first function and while displaying the user interface on the display, receiving a second input that corresponds to a selection of the first region of the touch-sensitive surface of the remote control device; and

    in response to receiving the second input, performing the first function.

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