Interface for controlling service actions at a set top box from a remote control

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APP PUB NO 20060048178A1
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10929888

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A method is provided for controlling service actions at a set top box. When the method is executed, a first graphical user interface is displayed. The first graphical user interface includes a first set of soft keys. An arrangement of the first set of soft keys corresponds to an arrangement of a first set of service buttons on the remote control device. Further, the arrangement of the first set of soft keys corresponds to an arrangement of a second set of service buttons on a set top box that is responsive to one or more signals from the remote control device. Each of the first set of soft keys is linked to a corresponding service button on the remote control device. Also, each of the first set of soft keys is shaped in a corresponding manner to the corresponding service button on the remote control device.

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SBC KNOWLEDGE VENTURES L P645 E PLUMB LANE RENO NV 89502

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kortum, Philip Ted Austin, TX 50 1236
Sullivan, Marc Andrew Austin, TX 68 1533

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