Global Patent Index - EP 1209642 A1

EP 1209642 A1 20020529 - Process for controlling a video recorder

Title (en)

Process for controlling a video recorder

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Videorecorders

Title (fr)

Procédé de commande d'un magnétoscope

Publication

EP 1209642 A1 20020529 (EN)

Application

EP 02001728 A 19960827

Priority

  • EP 96401833 A 19960827
  • GB 9518966 A 19950915

Abstract (en)

A learning remote control device for learning IR codes of remote units comprises a controlling means, a memory means connected to the controlling means, an IR transmission means, and a first IR receiving means connected to the controlling means, wherein the learning remote control device further comprises a second IR receiving means. A method for learning an IR codes of e.g. satellite boxes comprises the following steps: a) determining whether the incoming signal is of a pulse type or a modulated type; b) determining whether the incoming signal comprises toggle bits; c) determining the data codes; d) determining the transmission format; e) testing the learned codes and formats. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

G08C 19/28; G08C 23/04

IPC 8 full level

H04Q 9/00 (2006.01); G08C 19/28 (2006.01); G08C 23/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G08C 19/28 (2013.01); G08C 23/04 (2013.01); G08C 2201/20 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0763806 A1 19970319; DE 69632930 D1 20040819; DE 69632930 T2 20050105; EP 1209642 A1 20020529; EP 1209642 B1 20040714; GB 2305276 A 19970402; GB 9518966 D0 19951115; JP H09139987 A 19970527

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96401833 A 19960827; DE 69632930 T 19960827; EP 02001728 A 19960827; GB 9518966 A 19950915; JP 24365696 A 19960913