Direct entry remote control with channel scan

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5481256
SERIAL NO

08158600

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The remote control comprises a microprocessor including a CPU and memory, a keypad including keys for operating the remote control coupled to the microprocessor, lamp driver circuitry coupled to the microprocessor, hardware and software, including the microprocessor, for generating infrared (IR) signals coupled to the IR lamp driver circuitry, code data for executing command functions for operating a home entertainment device stored in the memory. The keys include a SCAN key, circuitry for coupling the SCAN key to the microprocessor and a channel scan program stored in the memory for effecting a channel scan of channels when the SCAN key is depressed.

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BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVING ASSOCIATION231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO IL 60697

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buys, Menno Hengelo, NL 2 388
Darbee, Paul Santa Ana, CA 8 895

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