Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a readable recording medium, on which a program for retrieving information is recorded, inside a remote control device for instructing operation of an appliance. SOLUTION: A command key (12) of a remote control device has an appliance operating function and an address of an information source mapped thereto. When the command key (12) is activated, a program performs the operation and also initiates the retrieval of information from the information source using the address. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A system and method for retrieving information. A command key (12) of a platform has an operation and an address of an information source mapped thereto. When the command key (12) is activated, the platform performs the operation and also initiates the retrieval of information from the information source using the address.
Abstract:
A system and method for configuring a remote control (220) to command the operation of appliances (226), to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server (300) that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control (220), as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.
Abstract:
A system and method for retrieving information. A command key (12) of a platform has an operation and an address of an information source mapped thereto. When the command key (12) is activated, the platform performs the operation and also initiates the retrieval of information from the informati on source using the address.
Abstract:
A system and method for configuring a remote control (220) to command the operation of appliances (226), to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server (300) that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control (220), as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.
Abstract:
A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operatio n of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevan t to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that indentifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.
Abstract:
A Web server (32) by which a user can request that reminder data, movie guide data, and/or TV guide data be downloaded to a portable electronic device (10).
Abstract:
A user registers with a Web site to enable the downloading of an electronic program guide ("EPG") (40) to a portable device. The downloaded and displayable EPG includes a listing of programs from which the user may selec t a program interest (48). In response to receiving input from the user requesting that the program be recorded, data indicative of the recording request is stored in the portable device (10). Then, when it is determined that the portable device is able to establish communication with the applian ce (either directly or via an intermediate PC), the data indicative to the recording request is provided to the appliance to effect the recording of th e program (34).