UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

摘要

A programmable remote control unit (104) is capable of initiating retrieval of a control configuration from a storage device (108) external to the unit. The unit (104) comprises a memory (116) to store the retrieved control configuration; a display (120) for display of icons representing the configuration; and a touch screen (120) for entering a selection based on the icons displayed. The storage device (108) is a component of a Consumer Electronic apparatus (102). By storing or backing-up the control configuration for a specific apparatus in the apparatus itself, the remote control unit (104) is made truly universally programmable.