Patent ID: 8531275
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: G08C

Abstract:
1. A method for notifying a user of a remote control regarding the mode of a remote control, the method comprising: detecting a first code from the remote control, wherein the first code is an operation mode code and relates to the operation of a first device of a plurality of devices, wherein the first code is detected when the remote control has been programmed to operate and is in a mode to operate the first device; comparing the detected first code to a list of recognized operation mode codes related to the operation of the plurality of devices to identify the first device; detecting a second code from the remote control, wherein the second code indicates that the remote control is in an unprogrammed mode, wherein the second code is detected when the remote control is not in a mode to operate any of the plurality of devices; and informing the user of at least one of: the identity of the first device the remote control is operating based on the detected first code, or that the remote control is not programmed to operate any of the plurality of devices based on the detected second code.