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US 6,703,962 B1Granted
Modular remote controller
AssigneeMediaOne Group, Inc.
InventorsMonica Marics, Clarke Stevens, Lev Lawrence
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AssigneeMediaOne Group, Inc.
InventorsMonica Marics, Clarke Stevens, Lev Lawrence
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A remote controller for controlling the operation of a electronic appliance has a function or appearance which is changed by adding auxiliary modules to a base unit, allowing a user to adapt the remote controller to his specific needs. Once the module is coupled to the base unit an additional electronic appliance may be controlled. The auxiliary modules may be functional, including interface circuitry and adding more capability to the remote controller or non-functional, having no electrical circuitry. The functional modules may include but are not limited to display screens, speakers, keyboards, etc. The non-functional modules are added for the purpose of changing the appearance of the remote and/or for ease of handling or for attaching other accessories.
A remote controller for controlling the operation of at least one electronic appliance, the remote controller comprising:
A remote controller for controlling the operation of electronic appliances, the remote controller comprising:
A remote controller for controlling the operation of electronic appliances, the remote controller comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.