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Virtual control device

  • US 9,800,837 B2
  • Filed: 12/31/2008
  • Issued: 10/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • downloading, by a set-top box, control data for a plurality of electronic devices from a plurality of control data providers;

    storing, by the set-top box, the control data in a memory of the set-top box;

    displaying a plurality of selectable options in a virtual device on a display that is coupled to the set-top box, the plurality of selectable options being associated with the plurality of electronic devices;

    receiving, by the set-top box, a first command from a set-top box control device, the first command selecting an option of the plurality of selectable options, the selected option being associated with a target electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices;

    determining, by the set-top box, target control data of the stored control data, the target control data corresponding to the target electronic device; and

    transmitting, by the set-top box, a second command to the target electronic device, the second command including the target control data.

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