REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS WITH ONE-TOUCH URL OR PROGRAM SELECTION

摘要

A remote control apparatus (310) has a button (350, 360) to gain access to a URL on the Internet. In an example embodiment, a remote control apparatus (310) comprises a user-interface programmable to retrieve content from the Internet. In a particular application, the remote control apparatus (310) would be part of a system comprising a set top box (320) connected to a network (330). The remote control apparatus (310) is coupled to the set top box (320), wherein the STB stores the pre-determined URL. The user may retrieve the pre-determined URL by actuating a shortcut key on the remote. This URL may be programmed by the user or by a third party in response to a user profile.