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Abstract

Portable remote controller for accessory television devices for program channel selection and other operating functions. A single uniquely identified keybutton enables the viewer to remotely reset a televisor's video input to an 'unused' channel such as channel 3. After a reset, the remote controller's functions revert to whatever device was previously selected. A variation provides that intentional pressing of a a 'device selection' button, such as a CBL 'cable box select' button, for a few seconds implements the input reset mode to automatically urge a specific video input selection. Another variation senses an extent of a TV or other device's 'select' keybutton action. A partial depression of the TV keybutton may merely initiate the usual device selection function. By further depressing the TV keybutton a preceptive wireless signal is automatically sent to remotely affirm the appropriate video input selection.

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