User friendly remote system interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6313851
SERIAL NO

08917857

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A system, method, and medium for enhancing a GUI and viewing environment for a computer user is disclosed. Enabling a user to fully navigate and operate a computer through the use of a remote control device, the present invention includes at least a PC mode of operation and a theater mode of operation, wherein the theater mode is designed for distance use with the remote device. While operating in theater mode, received function key signals are interpreted by the computer system to operate various functions which have been modified to accommodate remote viewing and control. To enable the remote device to fully control the applications executable on the computer, the disclosed process notifies the various applications of the current operating mode.

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  • ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barnes, David A Seattle, WA 27 748
Matthews, III Joseph H Redmond, WA 39 12108
Plummer, David Wm Redmond, WA 7 533

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