REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL FOR MEDIA SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY PORTABLE DEVICES

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090156251A1
SERIAL NO

11955383

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A flexible remote control protocol is provided for user with handheld electronic devices and media systems. The handheld electronic device may have remote control functionality in addition to cellular telephone, music player, or handheld computer functionality. The handheld electronic devices may have a touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may generate remote control signals from gestures or user input that the handheld electronic device may receive. A media system may receive the remote control signals and may take appropriate action. The handheld electronic device may receive media system state information transmitted by the media system. The handheld electronic device may generate custom display screens when the media system state information is associated with a registered screen identification that has an associated custom display template. The handheld electronic device may generate generic display screens when the media system state information is not associated with a registered screen identification.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014-2084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bull, William Campbell , US 47 3924
Cannistraro, Alan San Francisco , US 45 2790

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