Abstract:
A remote controller including a touch screen and a method for operating the same are provided. The user can more conveniently and variously manage and use content and information by easily connecting electronic devices using a remote controller. The remote controller provides various user interfaces to increase user convenience.
Abstract:
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprising means for executing a smart function controlling at least one device to achieve an effect specified by a criterion for a desired effect of a group according to control parameters, wherein said group comprises at least one device, is disclosed.
Abstract:
A method enables automated remote control of a remote device from a local device connected to the remote device over a network. The method includes executing a set of one or more commands on the remote device by invoking a macro on the local device. Invoking the macro causes the local device to send said the set of commands over the network to the remote device.
Abstract:
A programmable remote control 10 for controlling at least one device 34-38 is provided and comprises a communication interface 12, 23, 24 for receiving a control script from a control script source 34, 36, and sending a control command to the at least one device 34-38. A user interface 11, 13, 14 enables a user to activate the control script, and a processing unit 21 is provided for upon activation by the user executing the control script for generating the control command.
Abstract:
Activity-based or experienced-based operations are created and defined during an initialization or setup session for one or more system component, with minimum or no user interaction. The system components include legacy and/or non-legacy devices, which are configured and managed within a controlled environment, such as a home or business peer-to-peer or client-server network. During an initialization or setup session, relevant device information and device metadata are collected via a conventional or discovery protocol interface. For a legacy device that is not automatically discoverable, a user adds the legacy device to the controlled environment by inputting the device information. The device information can also be automatically collected from an accessible database. Once the device information has been collected, the system components are configured to support one or more activity-based or experienced-based operations.
Abstract:
A remote control device provides commands and options based on the configuration of components in a user's environment, and based on a defined user activity. A storage device contains a user profile that includes the configuration of components at the user's environment, and defined set of user activities, such as "watching television", "viewing a movie", "watching a sports program", and so on. Each user activity has a corresponding mapping of keys on the remote control device to facilitate the user activity. When the user identifies a preferred activity, the remote control device communicates commands to the components of the system to support the activity, and subsequently communicates commands to each component corresponding to this activity. A user may define multiple user activities, and the storage device may contain configurations and activities from multiple users.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a control interface (3) for controlling a system (1) comprising house automation appliances (2a to 2e). It comprises input keys (8, 9) and an information display (4) and is characterized in that the display includes a main area (5) subdivided into boxes (6a, 6b) in each of which a symbol is displayable, the boxes being capable of being associated with appliances or groups of appliances and/or associated with orders controlling the appliances. The invention also concerns methods for operating said interface.
Abstract:
Control of consumer electronics equipment is achieved using first and second remotes. The first remote is capable of controlling the equipment directly, the second remote is capable of controlling the equipment via the first remote. The second remote is in the form of a detachable module at the first remote.
Abstract:
A server system maintains a user profile of a particular end-user of consumer electronics network-enabled equipment and a data base of new technical features for this type of equipment. If there is a match between the user-profile and a new technical feature, and the user indicates to receive information about updates or sales offers, the user gets notified via the network of the option to obtain the feature.