Patent ID: 8209451
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for automatically controlling operation of an electronic device, said method being adapted for use in an active device that is connected to a plurality of controlled devices, said method comprising the following steps: (a) setting a preset time in the active device, and selecting, and setting an operation mode for, at least one of the active device and the controlled devices; (b) detecting whether the preset time matches a reference time, and if so, executing step (c); (c) controlling operation of the selected at least one of the active device and the controlled devices; and (d) detecting whether the selected at least one of the active device and the controlled devices has received a forcing signal, and if so, controlling operation of the selected at least one of the active device and the controlled devices that has received the forcing signal according to the forcing signal.