Remote control device with integrated display screen for controlling a digital video recorder

摘要

A remote control for a digital video recorder includes an integrated display screen configured to display a recording list including programs scheduled to be recorded.

主权项

1. A remote control device for a digital video recorder, the remote control device comprising:
a wireless receiver operable to receive a play list from the digital video recorder, the play list comprising television programs previously recorded by the digital video recorder; a display screen integrated into the remote control device operable to display the play list to a user, the display screen comprising a touch screen interface operable to receive input by sensing user contact with the display screen; a plurality of user controls operable to control the digital video recorder, at least one user control for receiving a selection of a television program from the play list displayed on the integrated display screen; and a wireless transmitter operable to transmit an indication of the selected television program to initiate playback of the selected television program.