Method and system for pairing a remote control with a device

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090016728A1
SERIAL NO

11670152

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Techniques for pairing a remote control to a device are disclosed. After a specific button is pressed or buttons are pressed in a specific order, a remote control is caused to enter a re-programming mode. In the mode, the transmitting power of the remote control is significantly reduced, resulting in a much smaller working range. In addition, an identifier in the remote control is changed so that all subsequent command signals from the remote carry a different identifier. For the device to respond to the change in the remote control, a user has to bring the remote control up close to the device for receiving a command signal carrying the changed identifier from the remote control. Once the remote control is back to a normal mode, the remote control is paired with the device within its own working range.

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VUDU INC2901 TASMAN DRIVE SUITE 101 SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Kindle, Brian Sunnyvale, US 74 1558

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