Patent ID: 8294831
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A set-top box, comprising: a processor; a first port electrically coupled to the processor, configured to receive a first control signal from a first remote control, wherein the first port is configured to communicate with at least the first remote control using a first link, wherein the first remote control includes a plurality of buttons thereon configured to control operation of the set-top box; a second port electrically coupled to the processor, configured to receive a second control signal from a second remote control and send the second control signal to the processor, wherein the second port is configured to communicate with at least the second remote control using a second link that is different from the first link, and wherein the second remote control is configured to control another electronic device; and a third port electrically coupled to the processor, configured to send a graphical representation of the first remote control to a display, wherein the graphical representation of the first remote control includes a graphical representation of a plurality of buttons of the first remote control and includes a graphical representation of a cursor that indicates a first selectable one of the plurality of buttons of the graphical representation of the first remote control; wherein the processor is configured to: