Patent ID: 7574691
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for implementing a user interface on a remote control device for remotely controlling a target device, said method comprising the steps of: coupling a host computer device, said remote control device, and at least one target device through a wireless network, said remote control device comprising a portable wireless device having a display, the remote control device for remotely controlling said at least one target device through a user interface displayed on said display; operating an application program on said host computer device, said application program comprising said user interface; transmitting, using said wireless network, from said host computer device to said remote control device, an identification of at least one scene, said scene defines an abstract layout for at least one screen display of said user interface; generating at least one screen display for said scene based on an interpretation of said scene at said remote control device; displaying, on said display of said remote control device, said screen display of said user interface; receiving input, at said remote control device, from a user to initiate at least one operation at said target device; communicating, using said wireless network, said at least one operation to said target device; and performing said operation at said target device in response to control from said remote control device, wherein said at least one target device and said remote control device are separate devices, whereby said at least one operation performed at said target device is remotely initiated at said remote control device.