Remote control device with directional mode indicator
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a processor;
memory; and
instructions stored in the memory, the instructions causing the processor at least to;
receive a tilting detected by an electronic sensor;
change to a mode of operation in response to the tilting; and
indicate a consumer electronic device associated with the mode of operation.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products disclose a remote control device that controls multiple consumer electronics devices based on orientation.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; memory; and instructions stored in the memory, the instructions causing the processor at least to; receive a tilting detected by an electronic sensor; change to a mode of operation in response to the tilting; and indicate a consumer electronic device associated with the mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method, comprising:
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executing instructions stored in memory that cause a device to operate as a remote control; receiving an orientation detected by an electronic sensor; and selecting a consumer electronic device that corresponds to the orientation, such that different orientations correspond to different consumer electronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A data storage device storing instructions for performing a method, the method comprising:
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causing a device to operate as a remote control; receiving an orientation detected by an electronic sensor; and selecting a consumer electronic device that corresponds to the orientation, such that different orientations correspond to different consumer electronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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