Programmable alpha/numeric channel entry translation function for hand held video remote controls
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Jun 4, 1996
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Nov 4, 1993
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Nov 4, 1993
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A Global Selection Decoder (GSD) device provides for a versatile channel selection function for hand held video remote controls which allows user programming of entries with alphabetic, numeric and special character entry code combinations that represent cable, broadcast and satellite TV's network names, station call signs or user defined codes along with its assigned video device numeric channel number. After programming, the user needs only to enter the Alpha/Numeric Code for the desired channel selection. This code is subsquently translated to its previously programmed assigned numeric channel number which is then transmitted to the video device. GSD's function is intergrated with and completely downward compatible with the current state of art hand held video remote controls for cable TV units, cable compatible televisions, video cassette recorders or players as well as satellite TV receivers and other video devices with numeric channel tuner capability. GSD's compatibility allows normal numeric channel selection and high priority to all selected device functions such as mute, power on/off, volume or channel up/down, play, record, rewind, etc.
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