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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2000
Hee-Duck Jung, Kyunggi-do, KR;
Hong-Sam Kim, Yongin-shi, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, KR;
Abstract
A computer system having a remote controller storing an identification number includes a remote controller generating a remote control signal for performing remote control of the computer system and a remote control signal receiver receiving a remote control signal from the remote controller. An identification number is stored in the remote control signal receiver and the remote controller, respectively. When the two identification numbers are identical to each other, remote control of the computer system in response to the remote control signal from the remote controller is then performed. According to a power state of the computer system, the remote control signal causes remote control corresponding to an appointed key of the remote controller to be performed. The identification number of the computer system is provided for a security function of the computer system, and a user can set it to be identical to that of the remote controller. When the remote controller is lost, a user can set a new identification number with the use of a new remote controller, performing remote control of computer system operation. Further, database management of the identification numbers leads to a determination as to whether a user is authorized, managing history of the computer system and preventing a robbery of the computer system.