Patent ID: 8786410
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: G08C,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for configuring remote control devices using matrix codes, the method comprising: determining, by an electronic device, configuration information that comprises a plurality of parameters for at least one remote control device to directly configure itself to control the electronic device, the configuration information associated with a particular proficiency profile preselected by a user of the at least one remote control device from among a basic proficiency level profile and an advanced proficiency level profile; generating, by the electronic device, at least one matrix code that includes the configuration information; and transmitting the at least one matrix code from the electronic device to at least one display device wherein the at least one matrix code can be captured by the at least one remote control device when displayed by the at least one display device and decoded to configure the at least one remote control device to control the electronic device based on the configuration information.