Method and apparatus for programming a remote control using broadcast data

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8402501
APP PUB NO 20080320542A1
SERIAL NO

11820532

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A set top box 22 includes a communication module 102 receiving a remote control configuration database having a remote control associated therewith. The set top box 22 further includes a display control module 116 forming a screen display in response to the remote control configuration database. An interface 110 forms selections in response to the screen display and a display control module displays programming instructions for the remote control.

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DIRECTV LLC2260 EAST IMPERIAL HWY EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guzman, Jorge H Gaithersburg, US 29 200
Schulze, Kim W Los Angeles, US 12 42

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