摘要 |
A universal remote control is disclosed that is easy to operate in an environment where sight regarding the remote is limited. The keypad of the remote is arranged into a plurality of groupings based on their functionality. The plurality of groupings includes a grouping for a power button, a grouping for each different appliance, a grouping for support functions for the appliances, a grouping for navigation keys, a grouping for volume/channel keys a grouping for number keys and a grouping for device functions. The layout of the keypad of the remote into specific groupings allows the user to learn to operate the remote quickly and easily without having to look at the remote for guidance, i.e., by feel alone.
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