Patent ID: 7268694
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: G08C,H04N

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling a device, comprising: a controlling device having a memory in which is stored a library of commands for controlling operational function of the device and keys actuatable to emit one or more commands selected from the library to the device; and a releasable media storage device having data which is readable by the controlling device; wherein the library of commands is pre-stored in the memory at a point in time prior to the controlling device reading any data from the releasable media storage device and wherein, when the controlling device is placed into a mode for transmitting commands to the device, at least a subset of the keys of the controlling device are selectively enabled or disabled as a function of the data read from the releasable media storage device to thereby limit a user's ability to emit one or more commands selected from the library of commands pre-stored in the memory to the device in response to actuation of the subset of keys.