System and method for automatically setting up a universal remote control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9257037
APP PUB NO 20150243161A1
SERIAL NO

14690538

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A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, 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 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, 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.

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD SUITE H300 SCOTTSDALE AS 85254

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arling, Paul D Irvine, US 174 4951
Conway,, Jr James N Laguna Beach, US 19 206
Hayes, Patrick H Mission Viejo, US 267 14899
Lilleness, Robert P Seattle, US 14 802

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