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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2021
Comcast Cable Communications, Llc, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Michael Sallas, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Christian Buchter, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for device location are described herein. Location information of a lost control device may be determined based on sensing signatures according to various modalities. The sensing signatures may be based on responses to activated functions of the lost remote control. The location information may be determined based on an instruction received while the lost remote control is in an active state. Frequently lost remote controls may be in the active state more frequently. An alternative remote control may be selected as a substitute for the lost remote control before the lost remote control is found. The alternative remote control may be configured to control a device previously controlled by the lost remote control.