Extended functionally remote control system and method therefore

摘要: An extended functionality remote control (EFRC) provides a hardware/software implementation of an integrated interface for emulation. A PDA or other portable computing device is used as platform the EFRC application software and peripheral hardware. The also merges information services into controls. Implementation these takes form of, e.g., electronic program guides (EPGs) merged with functioning In addition to device, hardware portion invention according preferred embodiment includes keypad infrared transmitter subsystem which are managed by microcontroller. microcontroller exchanges data via serial communications link. universal can remain current shifting code functions from software. New codes may be made available through internet downloaded utilize targeted consumer electronics device. user ability select components their specific on World Wide Web, leading download file all preprogrammed this file. dynamically construct user's buttons graphical touch screen, contained within