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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Multi-function remote control device

Номер: US20120019400A1
Автор: Amir Gharaat, Anthony P. Lee, Jonathan A. LOGAN, Mukesh K. Patel, Richard Lee, Robert Poniatowski, Roger Hsu
Принадлежит: Individual

In an embodiment, a method for operating a target media device is described. The method includes receiving a user command by a remote control device for operating a target media device, where a signal to operate the target media device is not stored on the remote control device when the user command is received. Data associated with the user command is transmitted by the remote control device to a second media device and signal information, associated with the signal to operate the target media device, is received by the remote control device from the second media device. The signal to operate the target media device is transmitted by the remote control device to the target media device, where the target media device performs a function based on the signal received from the remote control device.

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Номер записи: 1
29-03-2012 дата публикации

System for learning control codes of a remote controller

Номер: US20120075082A1
Автор: Adam Mittleman, Fletcher Rothkopf, Phil Hobson, Stephen Brian Lynch
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

One embodiment of an electronic device configured for supplying control codes to a programmable device may include a first receiver configured to receive a first command signal from a remote control device, a processing device coupled to the first receiver, and a transmitter configured to transmit a second command signal to a programmable device. The transmitter may be coupled to the processing device. The electronic device may further include a storage device coupled to the processing device. The storage device may be configured to store one or more control codes associated with the first command signal. The processing device may be configured to determine if the one or more control codes associated with the first command signal are stored on the storage device, and to transmit the second command signal to the programmable device via the transmitter if the processing device determines that the one or more control codes are stored on the storage device.

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Номер записи: 2
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Remote control system and remote control method, device for performing remote control operation and control method therefor, device operable by remote control operation and control method therefor, and storage medium

Номер: US20120214476A1
Автор: Haruo Oba, Junichi Rekimoto, Nobuyuki Matsushita, Yuji Ayatsuka
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A portable information terminal is placed in proximity with an ID recognition unit of a notebook PC. By reading ID from the portable information terminal, the notebook PC is able to identify a network address of the portable information terminal so as to establish a network connection with the portable information terminal. The notebook PC then sends suitable operation information to the portable information terminal via a network. For example, if presentation is running on the notebook PC, screen information for operating the presentation is transferred to the portable information terminal. Accordingly, by using one device connected to the other device by a wired or wireless network, the operation of the other device can be controlled.

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Номер записи: 3
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Wheel Unit, Central Unit and System for Localizing a Plurality of Wheels on a Vehicle

Номер: US20120242502A1
Автор: Christoph Steiner, Jakob Jongsma
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel unit configured to transmit a transmit signal at a predefined rotational position of a wheel rotating around a rotational axis, when the wheel unit is attached to the wheel.

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Номер записи: 4
13-12-2012 дата публикации

System And Method For Wireless Re-Programming Of Memory In A Communication System

Номер: US20120313744A1
Автор: Carl L. Shearer, Chris H. Vuyst, Steven L. Geerlings, Thomas D. Klaver, Todd R. Witkowski
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

The invention relates to a system and method of re-programming memory, and in particular, to wirelessly re-programming software, such as the application code, residing in memory of a trainable transceiver. The wireless re-programming of memory allows for software in the trainable transceiver to be updated or replaced from a remote location, where a direct or wired connection to the product is not otherwise available.

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Номер записи: 5
13-12-2012 дата публикации

System comprising at least one orthopedic device and a remote control unit

Номер: US20120313745A1
Автор: Constantin Pop
Принадлежит: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBH

The invention relates to a system comprising at least one orthopedic device having at least one joint ( 4 ) and a resistance device associated with the respective joint ( 4 ), a control device and an actuator being associated with said resistance device. The joint can be moved or the resistance can be adjusted against a bending and/or stretching movement via the actuator. The system further comprises a remote control unit ( 6 ) which is coupled to the control device and via which the resistance behavior can be varied, wherein data for the remote control unit ( 6 ) are stored in the orthopedic device, the remote control ( 6 ) can be configured with said data and the data are transmitted via a pairing process to the remote control unit ( 6 ).

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Номер записи: 6
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Electronic device with infrared touch sensing and infrared remote control function

Номер: US20120327030A1
Автор: Gwo-Yan Huang, Kuan-Hong Hsieh, Kun-Chih Hsieh, Ming Li, Ruey-Shyang You, Wen-Hsing Lin
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

An electronic device paired with an infrared remote control, includes a display screen having a display area, at least one infrared emitter, at least one infrared receiver, a prism and a processing unit. A prism is adjacent to the at least one infrared receiver for converging the infrared rays from the at least one infrared emitter and the infrared remote control to the at least one IR receiver. A processing unit is for activating and then deactivating the infrared emitters one after another, identifying operations of a user on the display area by analyzing the interception of the infrared rays emitted from each of the infrared emitters, identifying operations of a user according to the infrared signals from the infrared remote control and executing corresponding functions associated with the operations of the user.

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Номер записи: 7
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Remote Controller Paring Method and System Using the Same

Номер: US20130051806A1
Автор: Joseph A. Olsen, Michael Quilici
Принадлежит: Osram Sylvania Inc

There is herein described a method for pairing a remote controller with an electronic device and a system of the remote controller and the compatible electronic device. The method includes steps of sending a directional optical signal from the remote controller to the electronic device, receiving the directional optical signal from the remote controller, detecting the signal strength of the directional optical signal, comparing the signal strength with a predetermined value, and pairing the remote controller with the electronic device when the signal strength is larger than the predetermined value.

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Номер записи: 8
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Terminal apparatus for auto pairing, remote control apparatus and method thereof

Номер: US20130129358A1
Автор: Geun-Sam Yang, Kyung-Hee Jung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A terminal apparatus for auto pairing and a remote control apparatus and method thereof are provided. The terminal apparatus includes an IR receiving unit configured to receive an IR signal including first identification information of an external apparatus from the external apparatus, a radio frequency (RF) communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with the external apparatus which transmit the IR signal including the first identification information, a storage unit configured to store a pairing list including identification information of at least one external apparatus, and a control unit configured to control the RF communication unit to perform pairing for wireless communication with the external apparatus according to whether or not identification information of at least one external apparatus in the pairing list corresponds to the received first identification information.

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Номер записи: 9
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Programmable Display Switch

Номер: US20130234841A1
Автор: Rory G. Briski, Steven R. Galipeau
Принадлежит: Avion Engineering Services Inc

A programmable graphical display switch that provides users with a simple means of controlling other devices and for customizing how that control is initiated and communicated to the user.

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Номер записи: 10
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Coupling an electronic apparatus having a radio link, in particular a mobile telephone, to devices of a motor vehicle

Номер: US20130252661A1
Автор: Rainer Holz, Ronald Heldt, Ronny Reimann, Thomas August
Принадлежит: NOVERO DABENDORF GMBH

A system for wirelessly coupling a radio device ( 111 ) via a radio link has a support surface ( 119 ) for placing radio device ( 111 ) thereon; an antenna in order to produce and maintain wireless coupling of the radio device, or a plurality of antennas ( 217 a, 217 b ) positioned adjacently which can be selectively operated to produce and maintain wireless coupling of radio device ( 111 ). Support surface ( 119 ) has a rotationally symmetrical recess ( 117 ) extending around an axis of rotation ( 18 ) perpendicular to support surface ( 119 ), wherein, at different rotational positions relative to the axis of rotation ( 18 ), a radio device ( 111 ) having a projection ( 204 ) which engages in recess ( 117 ) can operate a radio link to the antenna, or to one of the antennas ( 217 ). Alternatively a radio device rests against support surface ( 119 ) and is located in any orientation and any position within a space defined by support surface ( 7 ).

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Номер записи: 11
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Object tracking and steer maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

Номер: US20130297151A1
Автор: Anthony T. Castaneda, Mark E. Schumacher, Timothy A. Wellman, Vernon W. Siefring, William W. Mccroskey
Принадлежит: Crown Equipment Corp

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller.

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Номер записи: 12
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Broadcasting signal receiving apparatus, remote controller and pairing method thereof

Номер: US20130300945A1
Автор: Je-Hwan Seo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed are a broadcasting signal receiving apparatus, a remote controller and a pairing method thereof, the pairing method of the remote controller performing bidirectional communication with the broadcasting signal receiving apparatus and including: sensing a key input for a control instruction for controlling the broadcasting signal receiving apparatus, wherein the key input is selected from among a plurality of keys on the remote controller; transmitting a broadcasting signal to the broadcasting signal receiving apparatus, wherein the broadcasting signal corresponds to the key input and includes first identification information of the remote controller; and storing second identification information of the broadcasting signal receiving apparatus received from the broadcasting signal receiving apparatus. Thus, the identification information for performing the RF communication may be transmitted in response to a voluntary selection on the RF remote controller.

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Номер записи: 13
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Remotely controlling one or more client devices detected over a wireless network using a mobile device

Номер: US20130335204A1
Автор: John Lefevre, Kevin Marshall, Michael R. Longe
Принадлежит: Individual

According to one general aspect, a method according to the present application includes remotely controlling wirelessly networked devices via a mobile unit. The method includes receiving, at a mobile unit and from a user, an input, analyzing the input to identify a networked device associated with the input, determining whether the networked device is presently accessible via a wireless network; determining whether to establish a connection with the networked device based on whether the networked device is determined to be presently accessible via the wireless network. The method also includes establishing a connection with the networked device if it is determined that the networked device is accessible via the wireless network and enabling the user to interact with the networked device through the mobile unit to remotely control the networked device.

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Номер записи: 14
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, program, control target device, and information processing system

Номер: US20140055682A1
Автор: Yoshinori Ohashi
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

There is provided a remote commander including an acquisition section which acquires layout information having one or a plurality of pieces of object information from a control target device via a communication section, the object information being formed by associating command identification information for identifying a command with respect to the control target device, object identification information for identifying an object, and coordinate information indicating a position of the object on a screen with each other, and a display control section which causes the object to be displayed at the position on the screen indicated by the coordinate information, the object being identified by the object identification information with respect to each of the pieces of object information that the layout information acquired by the acquisition section has.

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Номер записи: 15
10-04-2014 дата публикации

System and method for retrieving information while commanding operation of an appliance

Номер: US20140101563A1
Автор: Han-Sheng Yuh, Robert P. Lilleness, Wayne Scott, Weidong William Wang
Принадлежит: Universal Electronics Inc

When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation to initiate a playing of media content and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source.

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Номер записи: 16
04-01-2018 дата публикации

DEDICATED REMOTE CONTROL OF A PLURALITY OF MEDICAL APPARATUSES

Номер: US20180001010A1
Автор: Blümler Holger, Klewinghaus Jürgen
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method for contactlessly establishing a coupling between a medical apparatus (e.g., a hemodialysis apparatus or a peritoneal dialysis apparatus) and a remote control apparatus. An optical coupling signal is exchanged between the involved communication entities, in order to establish bijective, data-processing coupling between the remote control apparatus and the medical apparatus. Only after successful coupling is a remote control procedure initiated for remote control of the medical apparatus. 1. A method for contactlessly establishing a coupling between a mobile remote control apparatus and a medical apparatus from a group of medical apparatuses for dedicated remote control of the medical apparatus on the remote control apparatus , comprising:exchanging a directed optical coupling signal between the remote control apparatus and the medical apparatus, in order to initiate a bijective coupling between the remote control apparatus and the medical apparatus; andestablishing the bijective coupling between the remote control apparatus and the medical apparatus.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:establishing a control channel for exchanging control signals for the dedicated remote control of the medical device by the remote control apparatus.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein exchanging the directed optical coupling signal between the remote control apparatus and the medical apparatus comprises:transmitting a directed optical prompt signal by the remote control apparatus to the medical apparatus; orreceiving an identification code, which identifies the medical apparatus, on the remote control apparatus.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the optical prompt signal comprises a request command for requesting parameters which represent characteristics of the medical apparatus.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein a control channel is based on a different transmission mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 17
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AN UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TO ACCESS EXTENDED OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A DEVICE

Номер: US20150002277A1
Автор: Nguyen Kimthoa Thi
Принадлежит:

A system and method for using an universal remote control to access extended operational functions of a device. A consumer causes the universal remote control to transmit a code data value selected from the library to a target device while observing the effect of the transmitted code data value on the target device. When the target device responds in a manner desired by the consumer, the consumer may tag the code data value that caused the desired effect and assign the tagged code data value to a programmable key on the universal remote control. 1. A universal controlling device , comprising:a processing device;a transmitting device coupled to the processing device;a plurality of input elements coupled to the processing device, wherein the plurality of input elements include a plurality of standard function input elements and a plurality of extended function input elements and wherein configured ones of the plurality of input elements are activatable to cause the processing device to instruct the transmitting device to transmit a command from a command code set to thereby control a corresponding functional operation of a controllable device; anda memory coupled to the processing device having instructions which, when executed by a processing device, cause the processing device to:cause the transmitting device to transmit each available one of a plurality of extended commands from the command code set until a first predetermined one of the plurality of input elements is activated whereupon a last transmitted one of the plurality of extended commands from the command code set is assigned to a one of the plurality of extended function input elements to thereby configure the one of the plurality of extended function input elements;wherein each available one of the plurality of extended commands from the command code set excludes those extended commands from the command code set that have been previously assigned to a one of the plurality of extended function input ...

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Номер записи: 18
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Device control method and system thereof

Номер: US20180004174A1
Автор: Kuei-Yuan Chen, Ming-Te Lin, Shu-Ming Wei, Yao-Tsung Yeh
Принадлежит: Squarex Inc

The present disclosure provides a device control method, which comprises capturing, by a portable device, a first image of a specific area containing a number of electronic devices connected to a communication network; transmitting a connection signal to a selected electronic device on a device list containing all the electronic devices connected to a communication network; determining whether the selected electronic device is in the first image captured based on whether a response has been received from the selected electronic device; identifying the selected electronic device on the device list and the relative position of the selected electronic device on the first image captured upon determined that the selected electronic device is in the first image; and continuing the device identification process until all the connected electronic devices on the device list has been verified, to identify the relative positions of all electronic devices contained in the first image.

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Номер записи: 19
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE UNIQUE ALLOCATION OF A REMOTE CONTROL TO A DEVICE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190005808A1
Автор: BRUGGER Peter, Kaneider Wilfried, Studer Georg
Принадлежит:

A method for the unique allocation of a first system component () of a device system (), designed as a remote control, to a second and third system component () of the device system (), wherein the remote control () can be connected to the second system component () via a wireless and cableless communication link () or via a first cable or plug connection (). 1. A method for the unique allocation of a first system component of a device system , designed as a remote control , to a second and a third system component of the device system , the remote control being connectable to the second system component via a wireless and cableless communication link or a first cable or plug connection , the method comprising the following steps:connecting the remote control to the second system component via the first cable or plug connection;{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'sub': '2', 'transmitting a first identification code (ID-) is transmitted from the remote control to the second system component, the first identification code (ID-) being stored by the second system component as a first comparison code (VC-) of the second system component;'}{'b': 2', '2', '2, 'sub': '1', 'transmitting a second identification code (ID-) is transmitted from the second system component to the remote control, the second identification code (ID-) being stored by the remote control as a second comparison code (VC-) of the remote control;'}{'b': 2', '2', '2, 'sub': '3', 'transmitting the second identification code (ID-) from the second system component to the third system component via a second cable or plug connection, the second identification code (ID-) being stored by the third system component as a second comparison code (VC-) of the third system component; and'}{'b': 3', '3', '3, 'sub': '2', 'transmitting a third identification code (ID-) of the third system component from the third system component to the second system component, the third identification code (ID-) being stored by the second system ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Remotely controlling node functionality

Номер: US20160007313A1
Автор: Babak Rezvani, David Sloo, Edward B. Kalin, Jack L. Chen
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Systems and methods for providing registration at a remote site that may include, for example, a monitoring module that may communicate with a remote site. A registration protocol may be used by the monitoring module and the remote site in generating the messages communicated during the registration process. The monitoring module may gather and generate various identification information to be included in the registration protocol messages. The registration information provided by the monitoring module may be stored at the remote site in a database server having a database. A confirmation message may be communicated from the remote site to the monitoring module that may either acknowledge successful registration or report that an error occurred during the registration process.

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Номер записи: 21
11-01-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED WIRELESS ALERT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180008051A1
Автор: Byrne Norman R., Klem Robert Craig, Warwick Timothy J.
Принадлежит:

An alert system includes an audio speaker or video display, and a communications unit. The communications unit is retained and supported by a power and data unit, and is configured to access data sources that include at least one of schedule information, environmental information, news reports, fire/police alerts, weather statements/information, and user-specific information, and to communicate with the audio speaker based upon the accessed data sources. The communications unit is configured to network with a computing device associated with a first user. The communications unit is configured to access the one or more data sources as defined by user-specific parameters associated with the first user. The first user is identified based upon a user ID associated with the networked computing device. The communications unit is configured to direct the audio speaker or the video display to issue an alert in response to the one or more accessed data sources. 1. An integrated alert system comprises:a power and data unit configured for mounting to a work surface in a work area;an audio speaker or a video display; anda communications unit retained and supported by the housing body, the communications unit configured to access one or more data sources that include at least one of schedule information, environmental information, news reports, fire/police alerts, weather statements/information, and user-specific information, and to communicate with the audio speaker based upon the accessed data sources;wherein the communications unit is configured to network with a computing device associated with a first user, wherein the communications unit is configured to access the one or more data sources as defined by user-specific parameters associated with the first user, wherein the first user is identified based upon a user ID associated with the networked computing device; andwherein the communications unit is configured to direct the audio speaker or the video display to issue an ...

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Номер записи: 22
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Performing Queries to Determine Command Codesets for Electronic Devices

Номер: US20170011620A1
Автор: Metrani Samyeer Suresh, Muthukumarasamy Siva Subramanian
Принадлежит:

A codeset identifier for an infrared codeset that is compatible with an electronic device can be determined without requiring the user to manually input information about the electronic device. The user points an infrared device that is configured to control the electronic device at a computing device and presses a button, which causes the infrared device to emit an infrared signal that encodes a command representing the button that was pressed. Because the infrared device is configured to control the electronic device, an infrared code associated with the emitted infrared signal is part of the codeset that controls the electronic device and can be used to identify other infrared codes that are also compatible with the electronic device. The computing device extracts the infrared code from the received infrared signal and sends a query based on the infrared code to a server, which accesses an association table to find the codeset identifier corresponding to the infrared code. 1. A computer program product comprising instructions for acquiring a codeset identifier for an electronic device on a computing device having a processor , the instructions comprising instructions that when executed cause the processor to:receive a first infrared signal from an infrared device configured to control an electronic device, the first infrared signal comprising a first infrared code in an encoded form, the first infrared code representing a first command from the infrared device;generate a first codeset query, the first codeset query comprising a request for a codeset identifier associated with the first infrared code, the codeset identifier uniquely identifying an infrared command codeset compatible with the electronic device;transmit the first codeset query to a data repository; andreceive a result of the first codeset query from the data repository, the result comprising at least one codeset identifier for the electronic device.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Remote operation system and remote controller

Номер: US20160012718A1
Автор: Junji Yoshida, Kouichi Matsumura, Tetsuya Sato
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

In one aspect, when a user directs a remote controller ( 13 ) toward a television set ( 11 ), causing the remote controller ( 13 ) and the television set ( 11 ) to enter the wireless communication region of each other, the remote controller ( 13 ) and the television set ( 11 ) establish a wireless link to each other. When the user directs the remote controller ( 13 ) toward an air conditioner ( 12 ), causing the remote controller ( 13 ) and the air conditioner ( 12 ) to enter the wireless communication region of each other, the remote controller ( 13 ) and the air conditioner ( 12 ) establish a wireless link to each other. The remote controller ( 13 ) and the television set ( 11 ) are out of the wireless communication region of each other at this point, and the wireless link between the two is thus disconnected.

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Номер записи: 24
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Electronic Device Connection Method

Номер: US20190014475A1
Автор: Mans Paul, Milner Merlin
Принадлежит: Legrand Electric Limited

A method for authorising the wireless connection of a first electronic device with a second electronic device for use in a lighting control system comprises the first electronic device receiving a request to authorise wireless connection between the first electronic device and the second electronic device . The first electronic device determines the presence of a third electronic device , and the first electronic device accepts the request only if the third electronic device is determined to be present. 1. A method for authorizing the wireless connection of a first electronic device with a second electronic device for use in a lighting control system , the method comprising:the first electronic device receiving a request to authorise wireless connection between the first electronic device and the second electronic device;the first electronic device determining the presence of a third electronic device; andthe first electronic device accepting the request only if the third electronic device is determined to be present.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of determining that the third electronic device is present includes the first electronic device determining that the third electronic device is in wireless communication directly or indirectly with the first electronic device.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of determining that the third electronic device is present includes the first electronic device receiving an authorization code from the third electronic device.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the request is a pairing request to pair the first electronic device with the second electronic device.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wireless connection is a Bluetooth connection or a WiFi connection.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the third electronic device is a portable claim 1 , battery-operated device.7. An electronic device for use in a lighting control system claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-02-2022 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20220035498A1
Автор: JEONG Seongwook, KIM Hansoo, PARK Hyoseung, YOU Soyon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A display system is disclosed. The display system comprises a remote control device and a display device. The remote control device receives identification information about an external device from the external device, recognizes the angle of communication with the external device, and transmits the identification information and information about the angle to the display device. The display device identifies the external device on the basis of the information about the angle, and registers the identified external device as an operable external device when the remote control device is determined to have received the identification information while oriented toward the external device. 1. A display system comprising:a remote control device configured to receive, from an external device, identification information about the external device, recognize an angle of communication with the external device, and transmit the identification information and information about the angle to the display device; anda display device configured to identify the external device based on the identification information, determine an orientation state of the remote control device based on the information about the angle, and register the identified external device as an operable external device based on the remote control device being determined to have received the identification information while oriented toward the external device.2. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the display device is further configured to search the external device through wireless communication and provide guide information to guide the remote control device to be oriented toward the searched external device.3. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the display device is further configured to claim 1 , based on the remote control device being determined to be oriented toward the pre-registered external device based on the information about the angle claim 1 , transmit information about a control code to ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Systems and methods for facilitating long-distance, automated interaction with consumables

Номер: US20160019498A1
Автор: Robb WALTERS, Stuart Alexander JACOBSON, Vimal BHALODIA
Принадлежит: InstrumentMail LLC

A system for remotely detecting events with an article. The system can involve coupling a communication interface with an article. The system can connect to a first network to receive configuration details about a second network.

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Номер записи: 27
18-01-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, OBJECT SELECTION METHOD AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20180018013A1
Автор: FUKUCHI Masaki, GUO Jingjing, MATSUDA Kouichi, OI Kenichiro, SUTO Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

There is provided an image processing device including: a data storage unit that stores object identification data for identifying an object operable by a user and feature data indicating a feature of appearance of each object; an environment map storage unit that stores an environment map representing a position of one or more objects existing in a real space and generated based on an input image obtained by imaging the real space using an imaging device and the feature data stored in the data storage unit; and a selecting unit that selects at least one object recognized as being operable based on the object identification data, out of the objects included in the environment map stored in the environment map storage unit, as a candidate object being a possible operation target by a user. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising: acquire a position or posture information of an imaging device, the position or posture information being determined based on at least two images of a real space captured by the imaging device and also based on a movement information of the imaging device, and', 'initiate a displaying of information related to an electronic device that is within the real space, regardless of whether or not the electronic device is captured within a current captured image of the imaging device., 'circuitry configured to'}2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to initiate a displaying of an output image that includes a candidate object and a marker associated with the candidate object.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the marker comprises a frame that highlights the candidate object.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the candidate object corresponds to the electronic device that is within the real space.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to initiate a displaying of a ...

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Номер записи: 28
21-01-2016 дата публикации

COMMAND SET SELECTION IN A HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20160019779A1
Автор: Park Chang K.
Принадлежит:

Systems and techniques for command set selection in a handheld remote control are described herein. An initiation input for programming the handheld remote control can be received. A subset of commands sets can be selected with probabilistic ordering and iterated over in response to the initiation input. The iteration can include selecting a next command set from the subset of command sets to be the current command set and testing the current command set. A command set confirmation can be received. In response to the command set confirmation, the iteration can be terminated and the handheld remote control can be programmed with the current command set.

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Номер записи: 29
21-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method for retrieving information while commanding operation of an appliance

Номер: US20160021416A1
Автор: Jeremy K. Black, Marcel Hilbrink, Patrick H. Hayes
Принадлежит: Universal Electronics Inc

Media rendering system including a remote control device and associated docking station. The remote control device interfaces with a remote server to stream media content for local and/or external playback. The remote control device may interface with a docking station to playback rendered media on one or more entertainment appliances. The portable device preferably has standard remote control capability in order to enable advanced features and functions for media playback.

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Номер записи: 30
16-01-2020 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200020225A1
Автор: ASAO Yoshifumi, KURIOKA Daiki, SEGAWA Mitsuru
Принадлежит:

A communication system includes a first terminal and a second terminal including an stow part for stowing the first terminal. The first terminal includes a first light emitter that emits infrared light, a first light receiver that receives infrared light, and a first controller. The first controller causes the first light emitter to emit light based on first specifying information upon receiving a pairing request signal via the first light receiver. The second terminal includes a second stow sensor that detects stow of the first terminal, a second light emitter that emits infrared light, a second light receiver that receives infrared light, and a second controller. The second controller causes the second light emitter to emit light based on a pairing request signal in accordance with detection of stow of the first terminal by the second stow sensor and performs control corresponding to the information including the first specifying information. 1. A communication system comprising:a first terminal; anda second terminal including a stow part for stowing the first terminal, the second terminal performing wireless communication with the first terminal,wherein the first terminal includesa first light emitter that emits infrared light,a first light receiver that receives infrared light,a first memory that stores first specifying information for specifying the first terminal, anda first controller causes the first light emitter to emit light based on the first specifying information upon determining that a signal obtained by demodulating the infrared light received by the first light receiver includes a pairing request signal, andthe second terminal includesa second stow sensor that detects that the first terminal is stowed in the stow part,a second light emitter that emits infrared light,a second light receiver that receives infrared light,a second memory, anda second controller causes the second light emitter to emit light based on the pairing request signal in ...

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Номер записи: 31
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20170024999A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Conway, Hayes Patrick H., JR. James N., Lilleness Robert P.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc. 1. A system for use in commanding a functional operation of a controllable appliance , comprising:a first device connectable to the controllable appliance via use of digital communication link referenced to a standard; anda second device in communication with the first device via use of a wireless communication link,wherein the first device receives from the controllable appliance via use of the digital communication link data that functions to identify the controllable appliance and wherein the first device is programmed to use the data that functions to identify the controllable appliance to configure the second device such that the second device will respond to an activation of a user input element of the second device by transmitting one of a first communication directly to the controllable appliance to instruct the controllable appliance to perform the functional operation and a second communication directly to the first device for causing the first device to instruct the controllable appliance to perform the functional operation.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first device is programmed to request from the controllable appliance the data the functions to identify the ...

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Номер записи: 32
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Universal Wireless Trainable Transceiver Unit With Integrated Bidirectional Wireless Interface For Vehicles

Номер: US20150029007A1
Автор: PILAT Horia Eduard, Vuyst Chris H.
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a universal wireless trainable transceiver unit with integrated bidirectional wireless interface functionality, and a method for same. Using a scan, push button or untrained channel mode, a user may enter into a wireless bidirectional interface mode of a trainable transceiver. The interface mode allows a user to select a sub-set of modes that include diagnostics, flash and vehicle interface. Each mode provides the trainable transceiver to communicate wirelessly in a bidirectional manner with another remote device. 1. A method of wireless communication and interfacing between a trainable transceiver located in a vehicle and a remote device , comprising:establishing bidirectional communication between the trainable transceiver and the remote device, wherein the trainable transceiver waits to receive a request command from the remote device;transmitting a request command from the remote device to the trainable transceiver, wherein the request command is configured to cause the trainable transceiver to enter into one of the plurality of modes of operation; andtransmitting a response command from the trainable transceiver to the remote device based on the request command,wherein the trainable transceiver enters into one of a plurality of modes of operation in response to the request command from the remote device received during the bidirectional communication between the trainable transceiver and the remote device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of modes of operation include one of a wireless diagnostic mode claim 1 , a wireless flash mode claim 1 , and a wireless vehicle interface mode claim 1 ,wherein the wireless diagnostic mode of the trainable transceiver is configured to perform diagnostic functions internal to the trainable transceiver at the direction of the remote device, wherein the remote device is a diagnostic tool;wherein the wireless flash mode of the trainable transceiver is configured to reprogram the trainable ...

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Номер записи: 33
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027022A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 13-. (canceled)4. A computer-implemented method for making a selection for a channel control system through a computing device comprising:receiving a request for an infrared code to perform a television function on the channel control system;determining an internet protocol (“IP”) address associated with the computing device;receiving a location identifier associated with the IP address;receiving a television service provider identifier based on the location identifier;receiving a television function identifier;selecting the infrared code including instructions to perform the television function on the channel control system; andtransmitting the infrared code.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising: receiving configuration information claim 4 , the configuration information including information associated with the channel control system.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the channel control system is configured on at least one of a television claim 4 , a set-top box claim 4 , and a digital video recorder.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the television function comprises selecting a television channel for the channel control system.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the television channel includes digitally-distributed television channels obtained through online streaming.9. The method of claim 4 , wherein the television function identifier is based on the television service provider identifier.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the television service provider identifier is selected from a set of television service provider identifiers based on an association of the television service provider ...

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Номер записи: 34
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027023A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 111-. (canceled)12. A system for making a selection for a channel control system through a computing device , the system comprising:a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing executable modules including:a configuration module, the configuration module configured to receive configuration information including model information associated with the channel control system;a location module, the location module configured to determine a location identifier for the computing device in response to receiving a request from the computing device for an infrared code to perform a television function on the channel control system;a service provider module, the service provider module configured to determine a television service provider identifier based on the location identifier;a program guide module, the program guide module configured to determine a television function identifier based on the television service provider identifier; andan IR code module, the IR code module configured to select the infrared code based on the television function identifier, the infrared code configured to perform the television function on the channel control system; anda processor for executing the modules.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the infrared code is specific to the channel control system associated with the configuration information.14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the location identifier is determined based on an internet protocol address associated with the computing device.15. The system of claim 12 , wherein the service provider module determines the television service provider identifier from ...

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Номер записи: 35
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027024A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 116-. (canceled)17. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium , the computer program product further comprising executable instructions , the instructions when executed by a processor causing the processor to:receive a request for an infrared code from a computing device associated with a channel control system, the request to perform a television function on the channel control system through the computing device;determine an internet protocol (“IP”) address associated with the computing device;receive a location identifier associated with the IP address;receive a television service provider identifier based on the location identifier;receive a television function identifier;select the infrared code including instructions to perform the television function on the channel control system; andtransmit the infrared code.18. The computer program product of claim 17 , further comprising instructions that cause the processor to: receive configuration information claim 17 , the configuration information including model information for the channel control system.19. The computer program product of claim 17 , wherein the television function comprises selecting a television channel for the channel control system.20. The computer program product of claim 18 , wherein the television channel includes digitally-distributed television channels obtained through online streaming.21. The computer program product of claim 18 , wherein the channel control system is configured on at least one of a television claim 18 , a set-top box claim 18 , and a digital video recorder.22. The ...

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Номер записи: 36
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027025A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 127-. (canceled)28. A computer-implemented method for making a selection for a channel control system through a computing device comprising:receiving a request for a transmission code to perform a television function on the channel control system;determining an internet protocol (“IP”) address associated with the computing device;receiving a location identifier associated with the IP address;receiving a television service provider identifier based on the location identifier;receiving a television function identifier;selecting the transmission code including instructions to perform the television function on the channel control system; andtransmitting the transmission code.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the transmission code comprises a radio frequency (RF) protocol transmission code.30. The method of claim 28 , wherein the transmission code comprises a point-to-point protocol transmission code.31. The method of claim 28 , wherein the transmission code comprises a network protocol transmission code.32. The method of further comprising: receiving configuration information claim 28 , the configuration information including information associated with the channel control system.33. The method of claim 28 , wherein the channel control system is configured on at least one of a television claim 28 , a set-top box claim 28 , and a digital video recorder.34. The method of claim 28 , wherein the television function comprises selecting a television channel for the channel control system.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein the television channel includes digitally-distributed television channels obtained ...

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Номер записи: 37
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027026A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 127-. (canceled)28. A computer-implemented method for instructing a channel control system through a computing device comprising: associating each television service provider identifier in a set of television service provider identifiers with a television service provider and locations where the television service provider operates;receiving, in response to a selection of a user interface element on the computing device associated with a television program, a request to display the television program on a television of the channel control system, the request including identifying information for the television program;determining a location identifier for the computing device;selecting a given television service provider identifier from the set of television service provider identifiers based on the location identifier, the location identifier indicating a location among the locations where the television service provider associated with the given television service provider identifier operates;determining a television function identifier based on the given television service provider identifier and the identifying information for the television program, the television function identifier specifying a setting of the channel control system to display the television program on the television of the channel control system;selecting at least one infrared code compatible with the channel control system based on the television function identifier for configuring the channel control system to display the television program on the television of the channel control system; andtransmitting the at least one infrared ...

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Номер записи: 38
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20190027027A1
Автор: Gallegos Jon, Godwin Jason L., Hayes Patrick H., Thompson Brandt J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method wherein geographic data is used to configure a controlling device to control operations of a target device and/or to configure the controlling device to control tuning operations of a target device. The system additionally provides for the harmonization of controlling device configurations made on the controlling device and/or a remote computer. 127-. (canceled)28. A system for making a selection for instructing a channel control system through a computing device , the system comprising:a processor;a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions that when executed by the processor perform steps to:associate each television service provider identifier in a set of television service provider identifiers with a television service provider and locations where the television service provider operates; receive, in response to a selection of a user interface element on the computing device associated with a television program, a request to display the television program on a television of the channel control system, the request including identifying information for the television program;determine a location identifier for the computing device;select a given television service provider identifier from the set of television service provider identifiers based on the location identifier, the location identifier indicating a location among the locations where the television service provider associated with the given television service provider identifier operates;determine a television function identifier based on the given television service provider identifier and the identifying information for the television program, the television function identifier specifying a setting of the channel control system to display the television program on the television of the channel control system;select at least one infrared code compatible with the channel control system based on the television function identifier for ...

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Номер записи: 39
17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20220048748A1
Автор: Corbett Michael J., Frady Jamison S., Graunke Christopher R., Luthman Trisha M.
Принадлежит:

Testing operational characteristics of a remote control device associated with a materials handling vehicle can include waiting for receipt of a first input indicative that a first button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the first button comprises a travel button of the remote control device. The testing may further comprise waiting for receipt, subsequent to receiving the first input, of a second input indicative that at least a second button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the second button relates to a first auxiliary vehicle function. The testing still further comprises determining whether or not a predetermined button pressing sequence is successful based at least in part on receiving or not receiving the first and second inputs; and optionally driving a display on the vehicle to provide a visual indication that the button pressing sequence is successful or not successful based on the determination. 1. A method for testing operational characteristics of a remote control device associated with a materials handling vehicle , comprising:waiting for receipt, by a processor, of a first input indicative that a first button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the first button comprises a travel button of the remote control device;waiting for receipt, by the processor subsequent to receiving the first input, of a second input indicative that at least a second button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the second button relates to a first auxiliary vehicle function;determining, by the processor, whether or not a predetermined button pressing sequence is successful based at least in part on receiving or not receiving the first and second inputs; anddriving, by the processor, a display on the vehicle to provide a visual indication that the button pressing sequence is successful or not successful based on the determination.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination is based at ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Universal Remote Control With Automatic State Synchronization

Номер: US20170032665A1
Автор: EVANS Don P.
Принадлежит: ROKU, INC.

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for synchronizing a state change at a universal remote control. An embodiment operates by sending a state change of the universal remote control to a remote-controlled device. The universal remote control then receives a confirmation message from the remote-controlled device. The universal remote control then updates a state configuration for the remote-controlled device in the universal remote control based on the sent state change. Because the universal remote control exchanges state change information with the remote-controlled device, the universal remote control does not become out of synchronization with the remote-controlled device which minimizes synchronization time and reduces user experience frustration. 1. A computer implemented method for maintaining state synchronization for a universal remote control , comprising:generating a first device command at the universal remote control to control a remote-controlled device based at least in part on a user input;sending, via a first communications link, the first device command to the remote-controlled device for performance by the remote-controlled device;sending, via a second communications link, a state change to the remote-controlled device based at least in part on the sending the first device command, wherein the state change message represents a resulting state of the remote-controlled device after performance of the first device command;receiving, via the second communications link, a confirmation message at the universal remote control from the remote-controlled device in response to the sending the state change;programming the universal remote control based at least in part on the received confirmation message; andsending, via the first communications link, a second device command for controlling the remote-controlled device based at least in part on the programming.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-02-2022 дата публикации

REAL-TIME SCENE CREATION DURING USE OF A CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20220051554A1
Автор: Tchedikian Simon, Touillaud Mickael
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Provided is a system and method for creating a configuration for a plurality of devices. The method includes monitoring user interaction with a control device to control each of the plurality of devices, recording, while monitoring the user interaction with the control device, at least one configuration setting based on at least one user input provided to the control device, in response to further user input, storing the at least one configuration setting in at least one memory of the control device, associating a plurality of configuration settings with a scene object, the plurality of configuration settings comprising the at least one configuration setting, and in response to activation of the scene object via the control device, transmitting a plurality of control signals, the plurality of control signals based on the plurality of configuration settings and configured to control the plurality of devices. 1. A computer-implemented method for creating a configuration for a plurality of devices , comprising:in response to user input, monitoring user interaction with a control device to control each of the plurality of devices, the plurality of devices comprising at least one first device and at least one second device;recording, while monitoring the user interaction with the control device, at least one configuration setting based on at least one user input provided to the control device;in response to further user input, storing, with the control device, the at least one configuration setting in at least one memory of the control device;associating a plurality of configuration settings with a scene object, the plurality of configuration settings based on a plurality of user inputs and comprising the at least one configuration setting; andin response to activation of the scene object via the control device, transmitting a plurality of control signals, the plurality of control signals based on the plurality of configuration settings and configured to control the ...

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Номер записи: 42
31-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTROLLERS WITH ADAPTABLE INTERFACES

Номер: US20190035261A1
Автор: Coley Christopher, DeGruchy John Craig Robert, Dickenson Matthew, Hoheisel Oliver, Selfe Gareth, Wheeler Stephen
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Systems and methods for updating a control device may include receiving identifying information about an appliance, receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance, and sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component. The remote server may provide a response including configuration information for the control device, with a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component. A first input of the control device may be mapped to the command for the appliance, and a second input of the control device may be mapped to the command that is specific to the component, etc. When the second input is received, a command that is specific to the component may be generated.

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Номер записи: 43
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Commissioning and Configuring Control Electronics Associated with Assets

Номер: US20180040235A1
Автор: Hermens Hilmar, Tegeder Uwe, Wermers Sven
Принадлежит: epro GmbH

A mobile device is used in conjunction with control electronics and associated assets and sensors to facilitate the setup or modification of programming in the electronics. The mobile device is used to initially commission sensors by collecting data from the field, such as sensor identity, asset identity and measurement points, and uploading the collected data to the electronics. The mobile device may also be used to select programming in the control electronics for analyzing sensor signals from a particular sensor. The mobile device is also used to collect data from the field for use in linearizing sensor signals when they are received by the control electronics and to transmit maintenance commands to the control electronics thereby causing a programming change in the control electronics to prevent the transmission of a type of command or a type of information, such as a shutdown command or an alarm or alert. 1. An apparatus for monitoring assets comprising:sensors disposed on the assets to produce sensor signals corresponding to characteristics of the assets;control electronics connected to the sensors for receiving and analyzing the sensor signals and for transmitting information and commands;a mobile device for communicating with the control electronics and sensors; a. to receive on-site data from the input, the on-site data corresponding to sensor identity, asset identity and sensor signals,', 'b. to communicate the on-site data to the electronics, and', 'c. to produce and communicate mobile control signals to the control electronics based on user input provided through the input of the mobile device;, 'the mobile device having an input and being configured and programmed a. with asset data corresponding to the identities and locations of the sensors, identities of the assets, acceptable conditions of the assets, and abnormal conditions of the assets,', 'b. for analyzing the sensor signals and determining the condition of the assets based on the asset data,', ' ...

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Номер записи: 44
08-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20180040237A1
Автор: Arling Paul D.
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A method for configuring a user interface that is caused to be presented by a smart device in a display device associated with the smart device , comprising:receiving at the smart device from a controllable appliance data that functions to identify a controllable feature of the controllable appliance;automatically adding by the smart device to the user interface an icon representative of the controllable feature of the controllable appliance as identified by the data;in response to the smart device receiving from a controlling device a first command transmission that is indicative of a selection of the added icon from the user interface when the user interface is displayed in the display device associated with the smart device, causing the smart device to modify the user interface as displayed in the display device associated with the smart device whereby at least one user interface element for use in controlling at least one controllable function of the controllable appliance is caused to be newly displayed in the display device associated with the smart device, wherein the at least one user interface element ...

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Номер записи: 45
08-02-2018 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180040239A1
Автор: HUR Jae-myung, YUN Hyun-kyu
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A remote control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electronic apparatuses, including an infrared (IR) signal receiver configured to receive an IR signal from among a plurality of IR signals radiated by the plurality of electronic apparatuses, the IR signal being radiated by an electronic apparatus, from among the plurality of electronic apparatuses, which is present in an orientation direction of the remote control apparatus, and a processor configured to, in response to the IR signal being received, identify the electronic apparatus based on the IR signal, and control the input interface to provide a user interface (UI) for controlling the electronic apparatus. 1. A remote control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electronic apparatuses , the remote control apparatus comprising:an input interface;an infrared (IR) signal receiver configured to receive an IR signal from among a plurality of IR signals radiated by the plurality of electronic apparatuses, the IR signal being radiated by an electronic apparatus, from among the plurality of electronic apparatuses, which is present in an orientation direction of the remote control apparatus; anda processor configured to, in response to the IR signal being received, identify the electronic apparatus based on the IR signal, and control the input interface to provide a user interface (UI) for controlling the electronic apparatus.2. The remote control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the IR signal receiver comprises a reflective surface having a parabolic shape claim 1 , the IR signal receiver being configured to receive the IR signal incident on a focal point of the reflective surface from the electronic apparatus.3. The remote control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an IR signal transmitter claim 1 , identify the electronic apparatus based on apparatus identification information included in the IR signal,', 'control the input interface to provide a control command key set ...

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Номер записи: 46
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Set Top/Back Box, System and Method for Providing a Remote Control Device

Номер: US20150046954A1
Автор: Fang Bill, Horton Scott, Miller Tom, Ogle Vanessa, Straitiff David
Принадлежит:

A set top/back box and system and method for providing a remote control device are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes television input/output, a processor, and memory. The set top/back box may establish a pairing with a programmable device, such as a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device having a touch screen display, whereby formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions, including virtual buttons, may be transmitted to the programmable device for display on the touch screen display to create an experience parallel to the experience on the television. The set top/back box receives and processes virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the programmable device to control amenities associated with the set top/back box. 1. A set top/back box comprising:a housing;one or more wireless transceivers associated with the housing, the one or more wireless transceivers operable to communicate with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device;a television input and a television output secured in the housing, the television input and the television output for receiving content from a source in a lodging environment and forwarding content to a television;a processor coupled to the one or more wireless transceivers and the television input and the television output; send formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions to a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device paired with the set top/back box, wherein the formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions are operable to provide a parallel experience related to the content on the television,', 'provide instructions for virtual buttons on a touch screen display associated with the proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device, the virtual buttons being associated with a particular amenity,', 'receive and process virtual remote control ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-02-2019 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Номер: US20190043343A1
Автор: Hong Changpyo, Hong Hansol, LEE Hyunjong
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A programmable remote controller includes: a controller configured to generate controller signals for controlling a target device; a processor configured to generate a user-programmed sequence based on the controller signals; and a memory configured to store the user-programmed sequence for controlling the target at a later time. 1. A programmable remote controller , comprising:a controller configured to generate controller signals, wherein the controller signals are for controlling a target device;a processor, coupled to the controller, configured to generate a user-programmed sequence based on the controller signals from the controller; anda memory, coupled to the processor, configured to store the user-programmed sequence for controlling the target device at a later time.2. The programmable remote controller of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless module connector claim 1 , coupled to the processor claim 1 , configured to receive a removable wireless module claim 1 , wherein the removable wireless module is for communicating with the target device.3. The programmable remote controller of claim 2 , wherein:the wireless module connector is configured to receive the removable wireless module, wherein the removable wireless module is circuitry for implementing a Bluetooth communication mechanism, a Wi-Fi communication mechanism, an infrared communication mechanism, a specific communication mechanism corresponding to the target device, or a combination thereof; andthe processor is configured to receive a translation mechanism corresponding to the removable wireless module, wherein the translation mechanism is configured to generate target-specific commands based on translating the controller signals.4. The programmable remote controller of claim 1 , further comprising:a first communication module, coupled to the processor, configured to implement a communication mechanism for controlling a remote device, wherein the first communication module is hardware circuitry; ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20190043345A1
Автор: Ahmadi Nikki, Chambers Chris, Hatambeiki Arsham, Owrang Maryam, van Ee Jan
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A method for using an intermediate device to facilitate configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of a target appliance , comprising:receiving from the target appliance by the intermediate device appliance identifying data;using by the intermediate device the appliance identifying data received from the target appliance to determine that the appliance is capable of receiving command communications via use of a RF communications protocol;causing by the intermediate device the controlling device to be configured to communicate commands to the target appliance via use of the RF communications protocol;transmitting by the intermediate device to the target appliance a command for causing the target appliance to be placed into a pairing state for the purpose of pairing the target appliance with the controlling device whereupon the target appliance will be configured to receive command communications from the controlling device via use of the RF communications protocol.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the RF communications protocol comprises a RF4CE communications protocol.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 49
06-02-2020 дата публикации

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR PROGRAMMING UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES

Номер: US20200043323A1
Автор: Mui Daniel SauFu
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A universal remote control (URC) is programmed to control a particular type and make of electronic consumer device using a graphical user interface. A plurality of images is displayed on the user-interface. Each image of the plurality of images is a digital photograph of an electronic consumer device or a remote control device usable to control the corresponding electronic consumer device. A user selects the digital photograph of the particular type and make of electronic consumer device or its corresponding remote control device. Codeset information associated with the selected device is transmitted to the URC such that the URC is programmed to control the selected device. If the codeset information is a codeset identifier, then it is displayed on the user interface. The user enters the codeset identifier into the URC such that the URC is programmed to control the selected device. 1. A home entertainment device , comprising:a receiver, a transmitter, a processing device in communication with the receiver and the transmitter, and a memory having stored thereon a set of instructions which, when executed by the processing device, cause the home entertainment device to use a data received via the receiver that functions to identify a consumer electronic device to retrieve from a database having a plurality of device descriptions a one of the plurality of device descriptions for the consumer electronic device and to transmit to a controlling device via use of the transmitter a communication having the one of the plurality of device descriptions for use in configuring the controlling device to transmit command communications to the consumer electronic device.2. The home entertainment device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one of the plurality of device descriptions comprises data indicative of at least a brand and a model of the consumer electronic device.3. The home entertainment device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the one of the plurality of device descriptions ...

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Номер записи: 50
15-02-2018 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED CODESET SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL

Номер: US20180046478A1
Автор: Lee Jonathan, Miramontes Oscar C., Mui Daniel SauFu
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A web server uses selection criteria for identifying an electronic consumer device to identify a codeset likely to be appropriate for communicating with the electronic consumer device and data indicative of at least one code of the identified codeset is provided to a remote control device whereupon the data indicative of the at least one code of the identified codeset is automatically activated by the remote control device. 1. A remote control device , comprising:a processing device;a memory coupled to the processing device, the memory having stored therein a plurality of code sets and instructions executable by the processing device ;a receiver coupled to the processing device, the receiver adapted to receive a first wireless communication from a first external device;a transmitter coupled to the processing device, the transmitter adapted to transmit a second wireless communication to a second external device; andat least one input element coupled to the processing device;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the remote control device to:receive via the receiver from the first external device the first wireless communication wherein the first wireless communication comprises a single code that corresponds to at least one controllable function of the second external device;use the single code in the received first wireless communication to identify within the plurality of codesets stored within the memory of the remote control device a one of the plurality of codesets that includes the single code; andautomatically use by the transmitter the one of the plurality of codesets to transmit the second wireless communication, wherein the second wireless communication is caused to be transmitted in response to an activation of the at least one input element of the remote control device when the remote control device is placed into a remote control device operating mode in which functional operations of the second external device are to be ...

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Номер записи: 51
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Set-Top Box with Enhanced Content and System and Method for Use of Same

Номер: US20200045367A1
Автор: Ogle Vanessa, Wolfe Edward H.
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A set-top box with enhanced content and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless transceiver is located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a television input, television output, a processor, and memory. The set-top box may establish a pairing with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device having a display. Content, such as the Internet, movies, music, or games, for example, may be imported from the programmable device and reformatted at the set-top box for display on a television via the television output, thereby creating an experience on the television parallel to the experience on the programmable device. Virtual remote control functionality may then be provided by a spoken sequence of words. 1. A set-top box comprising:a housing securing a television input, a television output, a processor, memory, and storage therein;a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the television input, the television output, the processor, the memory, and the storage;a wireless transceiver associated with the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device, the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device receiving a spoken sequence of words;the wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a proximate amenity;the television input configured to receive a source signal from an external source;the television output configured to forward a fully tuned signal to a television; and establish a pairing between the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device and the set-top box,', 'receive and process virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device, the virtual remote control functionality input ...

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Номер записи: 52
26-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20150054631A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Conway, Hayes Patrick H., JR. James N., Lilleness Robert P.
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A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc. 1. A method for configuring a controlling device to command the operation of an appliance , comprising:receiving into the controlling device data that functions to identify the appliance;transferring the data that functions to identify the appliance from the controlling device to a device having Internet connectivity;transferring the data that functions to identify the appliance from the device having Internet connectivity via a wide area communication link to an Internet server having access to a database of control codes for commanding the operation of a plurality of appliances of different types and different manufacturers;receiving from the Internet server at the device having Internet connectivity via the wide area communication link control codes that were selected from the database of control codes as a function of the data that functions to identify the appliance;transferring the control codes received from the Internet server from the device having Internet connectivity to the controlling device; andstoring the control codes received from the Internet server in the controlling device whereby the control codes are available for use in commanding the operation of the appliance.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 53
26-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF SECURE COMMUNICATION, CONTROLLED DEVICE, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Номер: US20150055779A1
Автор: ENOMOTO Junya
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A controlled device generates an authentication random number. A control device accepts input of a random number from an input device. The controlled device verifies if the displayed authentication random number and the random number transferred from the control device are identical to transfer a public key of the controlled device to the control device. The controlled device generates a token. The control device encrypts the token with the public key of the controlled device. The controlled device decrypts the token and verifies if the token transferred from the control device and the generated token are identical to generate a session key. The control device stores the session key into the storage device. The control device controlling the controlled device by encrypted communication using the session key. 1. A method of secure communication between a control device and a controlled device over a wireless LAN , the method comprising: the controlled device generating an authentication random number, storing the authentication random number into a storage device, and displaying the authentication random number on a display device;', 'the control device accepting input of a random number from an input device and transferring the inputted random number to the controlled device by encrypted communication; and', 'the controlled device verifying whether or not the displayed authentication random number and the random number transferred from the control device are identical, and, if the two numbers are identical, transferring a public key of the controlled device to the control device by encrypted communication, and causing the control device to store the public key into a storage device,, 'pairing; activation; and secure communication, wherein the pairing comprising the controlled device generating a token, storing the token into the storage device, and transferring the token to the control device by encrypted communication;', 'the control device encrypting the token ...

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Номер записи: 54
14-02-2019 дата публикации

TRAINABLE TRANSCEIVER AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190051148A1
Автор: Dorst Jonathan E., Geerlings Steven L., Papay Douglas C., Smeyers Marc A., Witkowski Todd R., Wright Thomas S.
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A trainable transceiver for controlling a remote device includes a transceiver circuit configured, based on training information, to control the remote device, a communications device configured to communicate with a mobile communications device, an output device, and a control circuit coupled to the transceiver circuit, coupled to the communications device, and coupled to the output device. The control circuit is configured to receive notification information from the mobile communications device via the communications device, and wherein the control circuit is configured to generate an output using the output device based on the notification information. 1. A trainable transceiver for controlling a remote device , comprising:a transceiver circuit configured, based on training information, to communicate with the remote device;a radio frequency transceiver configured to communicate with a mobile communications device; anda control circuit coupled to the transceiver circuit and coupled to the radio frequency transceiver, determine, in response to receiving a user input, whether the trainable transceiver is within communication range of the remote device; and', 'send an activation transmission, responsive to a determination that the trainable transceiver is not within communication range of the remote device, to the mobile communications device via the radio frequency transceiver; and, 'wherein the control circuit is configured towherein the activation transmission causes the mobile communications device to control the remote device.2. The trainable transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to receive an instruction from the mobile communications device via the radio frequency transceiver claim 1 , and wherein the instruction from the mobile communications device causes the control circuit to transmit a second activation transmission to control the remote device.3. The trainable transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the mobile communications ...

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Номер записи: 55
22-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIMITING REMOTE-CONTROL DEVICE MODE CHANGES

Номер: US20180053402A1
Автор: Woodard Alexander David
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Various embodiments provide a systems and methods for a remote-control device to limit changes from one mode to a plurality of different modes. In response to a particular button press, sequence of button activations, time-dependent button presses and/or other type of input being entered on the remote-control device indicative of a command to limit mode changes, remote-control device prevents changing from one mode to a plurality of different modes until another command or input is received to allow such mode changes. The plurality of modes which the remote-control device is prevented changing to or changing from may be selectable by the user. 1. A remote-control device comprising:a remote-control device housing;a system control module within the housing;a set of input controls positioned on the housing communicatively coupled to the system control module; and receive input including a command to limit mode changes; and', 'in response to receiving the input including a command to limit mode changes, prevent the remote-control device from changing from one of the plurality of different modes to at least two other different modes of the plurality of different modes when any of the plurality of mode controls corresponding to the at least two other different modes of the plurality of different modes are activated., 'a plurality of mode controls positioned on the housing communicatively coupled to the system control module, wherein each of the plurality of mode controls is initially configured to, when activated, cause the remote-control device to go into a corresponding one of a plurality of at least three different modes in which the set of input controls is configured to perform different functions depending on a corresponding different mode of the plurality of different modes, and wherein the system control module is configured to2. The remote-control device of wherein the system control module is configured to claim 1 , in response to receiving the input including a ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLIANCE CONTROL VIA A NETWORK

Номер: US20200051424A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Kohanek Jeffrey, Sheridan Norman G.
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A first remote control application is configured to cause a smart device to transmit at least one command for controlling at least one functional operation of a controllable appliance in response to a user interface element of the smart device being activated while a second remote control application of a bridge device is configured to cause the bridge device to transmit at least one command for controlling at least one functional operation of the controllable appliance in response to receiving at the bridge device the at least one command transmitted from the smart device. The at least one command is transmitted from the smart device using a first transmission protocol and the at least one command is transmitted from the bridge device using a transmission protocol recognized by the controllable appliance. 1. A non-transitory , computer readable media having instructions stored thereon wherein the instructions , when executed by a smart device , cause the smart device to perform steps comprising:receiving from a bridge device data indicative of a one or more command code sets the bridge device is configured to use in transmitting one or more commands to control one or more functional operations of a one or more controllable appliances in communication with the bridge device;using the data indicative of the one or more command code sets to retrieve a graphical user interface (GUI) definition; andusing the retrieved GUI definition to create a GUI page for display in a display of the smart device, the GUI page presenting in the display of the smart device at least a plurality of user input elements which, when activated, will cause the smart device to transmit a communication to the bridge device to, in turn, cause the bridge device to transmit one or more commands from the one or more command code sets to control one or more functional operations of the one or more controllable appliances in communication with the bridge device.2. The non-transitory claim 1 , computer ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-03-2015 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FOR ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING MEANS FOR PAYMENT AND FOR DISPLAYING PAYMENT STATUS

Номер: US20150061823A1
Автор: NATHAN Guy
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The invention relates to a remote control unit for intelligent digital audiovisual reproduction systems, comprising storage means, payment means, a sound control circuit, display means and a metal chassis wherein said remote control unit comprises a distant radio frequency transmitter that is associated with a radio frequency receiver connected to the sound control circuit of the audiovisual reproduction system. 1. A jukebox system , comprising:at least one jukebox device, wherein the at least one jukebox device includes a first processing system including at least one processor, a storage device for storing audiovisual information reproducible by the at least one jukebox device in response to user requests, an audio system for playing audio, a display configured to display video, and a communication system configured to enable the at least one jukebox device to communicate through an audiovisual distribution network; anda server remote from the at least one jukebox device, the server being configured to provide services to the at least one jukebox device, wherein the server is configured to communicate with each said jukebox device through the network; store a remote control identification code identifying the respective remote control device; and', 'transmit a control signal from the respective remote control device to its associated jukebox device, the control signal comprising the stored remote control identification code and a key code corresponding to a controllable feature of the associated jukebox device; and, 'wherein each said jukebox device has at least one remote control device associated therewith, each said remote control device comprising a second processing system including a processor configured to control the respective remote control device to at least receive at least one control signal from its associated remote control device, each the control signal comprising a remote control identification code identifying the associated remote control ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-03-2017 дата публикации

SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

Номер: US20170057798A1
Автор: Dues Jeffry D., Green Matthew M., Schloemer James F., Siefring Vernon W., Wershing Jesse
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A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; at least one obstacle detector mounted to the power unit; and a controller. The at least one obstacle detector detects object located along a path of travel of the power unit, and generate a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and the power unit. The controller receives the distance signal and generates a corresponding vehicle stop or predetermined maximum allowable speed signal based on the distance signal, wherein if a sensed object is located within a speed zone associated with a predetermined maximum allowable travel speed comprising a fixed speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour, as determined by the distance signal, the vehicle speed is reduced to the predetermined maximum allowable vehicle speed. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a power unit;a load handling assembly coupled to said power unit;at least one obstacle detector mounted to said power unit to detect an object located along a path of travel of said power unit, said detector generating a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and said power unit; anda controller receiving said distance signal and generating a corresponding vehicle stop or predetermined maximum allowable speed signal based on said distance signal, wherein if a sensed object is located within a speed zone associated with a predetermined maximum allowable travel speed comprising a fixed speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour, as determined by said distance signal, the vehicle speed is reduced to the predetermined maximum allowable vehicle speed.2. The materials handling vehicle as set out in claim 1 , further comprising a load sensor to generate a weight signal indicative of a weight of a load on said load handling assembly.3. The materials handling vehicle as set out in claim 2 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20220076560A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Barnett Brian
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively connecting the first media device to a second media device;a wireless communications interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively coupling the first media device to a controlling device; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instructions;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to operate in one of a first mode and a second mode dependent upon an identity data for the second media device, in the first mode the first media device does not execute a command for controlling a functional operation of the second device transmitted by the controlling device and received via the wireless communications interface, in the second mode the first media device executes the command for controlling a functional operation of the second media device transmitted by the controlling device and received via the wireless communications interface, and executing ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20220076561A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Barnett Brian
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively connecting the first media device to a second media device;a wireless communications interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively coupling the first media device to a controlling device; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instructions;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to operate in one of a first mode and a second mode dependent upon a received data indicative of a responsiveness of the second media device to a test command, in the first mode the first media device does not execute a command for controlling a functional operation of the second device transmitted by the controlling device and received via the wireless communications interface, in the second mode the first media device responds to the command for controlling a functional operation of the second media device transmitted by the controlling device and received via ...

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Номер записи: 61
10-03-2022 дата публикации

System and method for optimized appliance control

Номер: US20220076562A1
Автор: Brian Barnett, Paul D. Arling
Принадлежит: Universal Electronics Inc

In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.

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Номер записи: 62
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20220076563A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Barnett Brian
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively connecting the first media device to a second media device;a wireless communications interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively coupling the first media device to a controlling device; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instructions;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to use an identity data for the second media device to identify an infrared command code set for use in controlling one or more functional operations of the second media device, cause a first configuration data to be transmitted to the controlling device via use of the wireless communications interface for use in configuring the controlling device to use the identified infrared command code set, and respond to receipt of a data that indicates that the identified infrared command code set is not to be utilized by the controlling device by causing a second ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20220076564A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Barnett Brian
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively connecting the first media device to a second media device;a wireless communications interface, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively coupling the first media device to a controlling device; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instructions;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to use an identity data for the second media device to identify an infrared command code set for use in controlling one or more functional operations of the second media device and cause a first configuration data to be transmitted to the controlling device via use of the wireless communications interface for use in configuring the controlling device to communicate instructions to the first media device for causing the first media device to control one or more functional operations of the second media device via use of the high-definition multimedia interface in ...

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Номер записи: 64
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Repeated Commands Based on Device-State Information

Номер: US20170060400A1
Автор: Yu Gaylord
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A portable electronic device with a touch-sensitive display (such as a cellular telephone) provides a wireless remote control for an entertainment device (such as a consumer-electronic device). After providing, to an audio/video (A/V) hub, user-interface activity information that specifies a change in a state of the entertainment device, the portable electronic device receives device-state information that specifies a current state of the entertainment device from the A/V hub. Until the device-state information indicates that the change in the state has occurred, the portable electronic device: provides: the user-interface activity information to the A/V hub; and receives, from the A/V hub, additional device-state information indicating whether the change in the state has occurred. In addition, the portable electronic device may provide feedback (such as a visual indicator or sensory feedback) to a user about the status of the change in the state. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:a touch-sensitive display;an antenna;an interface circuit, coupled to the antenna, configured to communicate with an audio/video (A/V) hub; and receive user-interface activity information specifying activation of a virtual command icon in a user interface displayed on the touch-sensitive display, wherein the activation of the virtual command icon specifies a change in a state of an entertainment device;', 'provide, via the interface circuit, the user-interface activity information to the A/V hub;', 'receive, via the interface circuit, device-state information from the A/V hub indicating whether the change in the state of the entertainment device has occurred; and', providing, via the interface circuit, the user-interface activity information to the A/V hub; and', 'receiving, via the interface circuit, additional device-state information from the A/V hub indicating whether the change in the state of the entertainment device has occurred., 'when the change in the state of the ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A PORTABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20160063856A1
Автор: Arling Paul D., Hatambeiki Arsham, Hayes Patrick H.
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A system and method used to configure a smart device to command functional operations of a target appliance. The smart device retrieves from a controllable appliance, such as a settop box, data indicative of a codeset identity of the target appliance wherein the codeset identity was determined during a process used to configure a conventional universal remote control to command functional operations of the target appliance and wherein the process used to configure the conventional universal remote control is performed in cooperation with the controllable appliance. A remote control application resident on the smart device then uses the data indicative of the codeset identity retrieved from the controllable appliance to also configure the smart device to command functional operations of the target appliance. 1. A method for configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of a first appliance , comprising:retrieving from a second appliance through use of a physical and logical interconnection with the second appliance data indicative of at least a type for the second appliance;using the data indicative of at least a type for the second appliance to determine a remaining possible type for the first appliance wherein the remaining possible type for the first appliance is exclusive of the type for the second appliance;using at least the determined remaining possible type for the first appliance to locate within a database, having a plurality of appliance records wherein each of the plurality of appliance records within the database is cross-referenced to an appliance of an appliance type and a codeset for use in configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of an appliance, at least one of the plurality of records; andusing a codeset cross-referenced to one of the located at least one of the plurality of records to configure the controlling device to command functional operations of the first appliance.2. The method as recited in ...

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Номер записи: 66
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Process and Schematic for Operating Electronic Devices By Remote Control and for Collecting, Utilising and Transmitting the Operating Parameters of Such Devices for the Purposes of Analysis

Номер: US20180061222A1
Автор: BARÁTH András, FÁBIAN Tamás, PASZTOR Lénard Zoltan
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The invention is a process and a system for the operation of electronic devices by universal remote control and for collecting, utilising and transmitting the operating parameters of such devices for the purposes of analysis. The adlninistrator: —downloads the application from an external server to his mobile device;—registers on the external server, creates his profile;—logs in;—selects the devices he wishes to control from a list of controllable devices automatically detected by the application which automatically downloads the corresponding user interfaces to control the selected devices and assigns the selected devices to the administrator's profile;—defines which pieces of information pertaining to the controlled devices should be sent to the analytical module for storage and analysis, and which should be accessible to third parties via Internet; and uses his profile to create subprofiles for other users that grant the authorisations necessary to control the devices he designates. 1. A process for operating electronic devices using a universal remote control and for collecting , utilising , and transmitting the operating parameters of such devices for the purposes of analysis , characterised in that the steps of this process are as follows:the administrator downloads the application (I.) onto his/her mobile device from an external server; then he/sheregisters on the external server and creates a personal profile (II.);logs into the application (III.);selects the devices he/she wishes to control from a list of controllable devices detected automatically by the application (IV.);the application automatically downloads the user interfaces corresponding to the selected devices from the external server to the administrator's mobile device and in doing so, renders the selected devices remotely controllable from his/her mobile device, while at the same time, assigning the selected devices to the administrator's profile (V.);the administrator uses the application to ...

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Номер записи: 67
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOICE ACTUATED CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20180061414A1
Автор: Lim Jonathan
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A speech recognition engine is provided voice data indicative of at least a brand of a target appliance. The speech recognition engine uses the voice data indicative of at least a brand of the target appliance to identify within a library of codesets at least one codeset that is cross-referenced to the brand of the target appliance. The at least one codeset so identified is then caused to be provisioned to the controlling device for use in commanding functional operations of the target appliance. 1. A method for configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of a target appliance , the method comprising:receiving at a speech recognition engine voice data indicative of at least a type for and a brand of the target appliance whereupon the speech recognition engine uses the voice data indicative of at least the type for and the brand of the target appliance to identify within a library of codesets at least one codeset that is cross-referenced to the brand of the target appliance; andcausing the at least one codeset to be provisioned to the controlling device for use in commanding functional operations of the target appliance.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the speech recognition engine identifies a plurality of codesets that are cross-referenced to the type for and the brand of the target appliance and the method further comprises receiving at the speech recognition engine voice data indicative of at least a model of the target appliance whereupon the speech recognition engine uses the voice data indicative of at least the model of the target appliance to identify within the plurality of codesets at least one codeset that is cross-referenced to the model of the target appliance and wherein the at least one codeset that is provisioned to controlling device is the at least one codeset that is also cross-referenced to the model of the target appliance.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the controlling device comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 68
05-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING PROGRAM GUIDE INFORMATION IN AN ELECTRONIC PORTABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20150067738A1
Автор: Hayes Patrick H., Huang Steve LanPing, Lilleness Robert P.
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A device uses received electronic program guide data to present an electronic program guide in a display of the device. The displayed electronic program guide includes at least one selectable user interface element corresponding to the at least one currently available media, e.g., a currently airing television program, and at least one user interface element corresponding to at least one yet-to-be available media, e.g., a future airing television program. When a user selects the at least one user interface element corresponding to the at least one currently available media the portable electronic device is caused to issue one or more commands to cause at least one controllable device to access the currently available media. When a user selects the at least one user interface element corresponding to the at least one yet-to be available media data related to the yet-to-be available media is transferred to a calendar application resident on the portable electronic device. 1. A computer-readable media having instructions which , when executed by a processing device of a portable electronic device , perform steps comprising:receiving into the portable electronic device electronic program guide data, the electronic program guide data including data related to at least one currently available media and data related to at least one yet-to-be available media;using the electronic program guide data to present an electronic program guide in a display of the portable electronic device, the displayed electronic program guide including at least one selectable user interface element corresponding to the at least one currently available media and at least one user interface element corresponding to the at least one yet-to-be available media;in response to a user selection of the at least one user interface element corresponding to the at least one currently available media, using at least a part of the data related to the at least one currently available media to cause the ...

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Номер записи: 69
08-03-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20180068555A1
Автор: GAO Sitai, Hou Enxing, SU Benchang
Принадлежит: BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

The present disclosure provides a device control method and apparatus, belonging to the field of smart home technology. The method includes: displaying a control key interface including a custom key; and when selection of the custom key is detected, sending a custom control message to a remote control device so that the remote control device transmits at least two control signals according to the custom control message to control at least one home device to perform at least two operations. 1. A device control method , comprising:obtaining at least two control instructions associated with a custom control message, the at least two control instructions being configured to control at least one home device to perform at least two operations;accepting, via a control key interface, a selection of a custom key corresponding to the two or more operations;providing, in response to the selection of the custom key, the custom control message to a remote control device; andtransmitting, via the remote control device, at least two control signals corresponding to the at least two control instructions associated with the custom control message to cause the at least one home device to perform, substantially simultaneously or in succession, at least two corresponding control operations in response to the received control signals.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining at least two control instructions associated with the custom control message comprises:obtaining the at least two control instructions from the custom control message.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining at least two control instructions associated with the custom control message comprises:obtaining an instruction set identifier from the custom control message; andobtaining at least two control instructions corresponding to the instruction set identifier from a stored preset instruction list, the preset instruction list being used for storing an instruction identifier and one ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PAIRING A MOBILE DEVICE TO AN OUTPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20180070200A1
Автор: Baker John B., Fenno James L., III John S., Prince, Zerr Derin M.
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Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving first user preference data at a first server, wherein the first user preference data is associated with a first user;storing the received first user preference data in a memory connected to the first server;after storing the received first user preference data in the memory, connecting a first user device to the first server;correlating the first user device to the stored first user preference data;providing the stored first user preference data from the memory to at least one of the first server and a second server;applying the first user preference data by the at least one of the first server and the second server, wherein applying the first user preference data includes modifying an operation of a first output device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying an operation of the first output device includes presenting a first modified channel lineup by the first output device claim 1 , and wherein the first modified channel lineup is different than a default channel lineup.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:after storing the received first user preference data in ...

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Номер записи: 71
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for synchronizing multiple control devices with a movable object

Номер: US20200068516A1
Автор: Ning Ma, Xiongbin RAO
Принадлежит: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd

Systems and methods for synchronizing communications between a movable object and first and second control devices are provided. In some exemplary implementations, the systems and methods may synchronize the first control device with the movable object, synchronize the second control device with the first control device, and synchronize the second control device with the movable object based on the synchronization between the second control device and the first control device.

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Номер записи: 72
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Equipment management device, equipment management system, and program

Номер: US20180074469A1
Автор: Taichi Ishizaka
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A facility management apparatus outputs operation target information to a remote controller. The operation target information includes apparatus identification information for identification of the facility management apparatus on the Internet and group identification information that is designation information for designation of a facility device to be remotely operated. The facility management apparatus receives from a remote server a registration request transmitted by a mobile terminal that receives the operation target information. The facility management apparatus registers the mobile terminal that is the source of the registration request as a device enabled to remotely operate the facility device.

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Номер записи: 73
24-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION OF MACRO COMMANDS IN A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20220091573A1
Автор: Alvarado Cesar, Xu Rex
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A system displays a representation of an original equipment remote control device for a target device to be controlled using a macro button of a configurable controlling device. The displayed representation of the original equipment remote control device includes representations of buttons that would be used on the original equipment remote control device to control controllable functions of the target device. The system accepts input by which one or more of the displayed representations of buttons are selected. The macro button is then configured whereby an activation of the macro button will cause a transmission of commands from the configurable controlling device to control those controllable functions of the target devices that correspond to the one or more of the displayed representations of buttons that were selected. 1. A non-transitory , computer readable media having stored thereon instructions for creating a macro command sequence for use by a configurable control device , the instructions , when executed by a processing device , performing steps comprising:causing an image representative of an original equipment manufacturer remote control device that is provided with a target device to be displayed in a display device, where the image representative of the original equipment manufacturer remote control device includes images that are representative of buttons of the original equipment manufacturer remote control device that would be used to control controllable functions of the target device;accepting a first input by which a one or more of the displayed images that are representative of buttons of the original equipment manufacturer remote control device are selected; andusing the selection of the one or more displayed images that are representative of buttons of the original equipment manufacturer remote control device to select a one or more commands for assignment to a macro button of the configurable controlling device as the macro command sequence. ...

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Номер записи: 74
15-03-2018 дата публикации

A remote controlled device and a remote control for controlling multple remote controlled devices

Номер: US20180075737A1
Автор: Arjen VAN DER LINDEN, Erik Witberg, Galileo June Adeva Destura, Man Shing Wong
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

By transmitting a remote controlled device identifier through an optical signal emitted by a remote controlled device to a remote control pointed at the remote controlled device, the remote control is able to address the remote controlled device via a communication network and be paired with the remote controlled device. As the remote control just has to be pointed at the remote controlled device that is to be paired the pairing is intuitive. A verification unit can be added to the remote controlled device that transmits a challenge via the optical signal to the remote control. The remote control creates a response and transmits the response to the remote controlled device for verification by the verification unit. If the verification is successful the pairing is allowed. As the challenge can only be extracted from the optical signal, access to the room in which the remote controlled device is locate dis required in order to gain control over the remote controlled device. A hack solely over the communication network is prevented as the challenge is not available on the communication network.

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Номер записи: 75
16-03-2017 дата публикации

WIRELESS TRAINABLE TRANSCEIVER DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED INTERFACE AND GPS MODULES

Номер: US20170076591A1
Автор: Foy Landon S., Geerlings Steven L., Huisingh Jack A., Ohler Jens, Swiftney Steven
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A trainable transceiver is provided having an integrated interface connections with various vehicle modules for use with various remote electronic devices and a method of programming and using the same. The wireless trainable transceiver is in a vehicle with an integrated interface allowing connection to a human-to-machine interface and vehicle position determination device, such a navigation system and compass and the wireless trainable transceiver has the ability to change functions associated with preset buttons on the trainable transceiver, depending upon the location of the vehicle. 1. A wireless control system for wireless control of a remote electronic system , the wireless control system comprising:an operator input device having a set number of programmable buttons and at least one memory slot associated with each of the programmable buttons;a transmitter module configured to transmit a wireless control signal having control data which will control the remote electronic system;an interface module configured to receive geographic location data; anda control module coupled to the transmitter module and the programmable buttons, and wherein the control module selects which memory slot is active in relation to each of the programmable buttons based upon the geographic location data received by the interface module.2. The wireless control system of claim 1 , wherein the control module stores control data of a wireless control signal in a memory slot of the at least one memory slot upon receiving the wireless control signal and identifying the control data of the wireless control signal during a training procedure.3. The wireless control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory slot includes individual sets of memory slots claim 1 , each of the individual sets of memory slots having a shared geographic position identifier associated with each memory slot of the individual set of memory slots and wherein each individual set of memory slots has a number ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION WHILE COMMANDING OPERATION OF AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170076592A1
Автор: Black Jeremy K., Hayes Patrick H., Hilbrink Marcel
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Media rendering system including a remote control device and associated docking station. The remote control device interfaces with a remote server to stream media content for local and/or external playback. The remote control device may interface with a docking station to playback rendered media on one or more entertainment appliances. The portable device preferably has standard remote control capability in order to enable advanced features and functions for media playback. 1. A system , comprising:a hand-held, portable device; anda docking station adapted to releasably receive the hand-held, portable device having a machine readable identifier;wherein programming of the hand-held, portable device is adapted to read the identifier when the hand-held, portable device is received within the docking station and to use the identifier as read from the docking station to cause the hand-held, portable device to be automatically configured to remotely control functional operations of a plurality of different appliances wherein the plurality of different appliances were caused to be associated with the identifier at a time prior to the hand-held, portable device being releasably received therein.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the docking station recharges a battery of the hand-held claim 1 , portable device when the hand-held claim 1 , portable device is received within the docking station.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the programming of the hand-held claim 1 , portable device further causes the hand-held claim 1 , portable device to transmit one or more remote control commands to at least one of the plurality of appliances in response to the hand-held claim 1 , portable device being received into the docking station at a time subsequent to the hand-held claim 1 , portable device being automatically configured.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the programming of the hand-held claim 1 , portable device causes the hand-held claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-03-2019 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL WITH ENHANCED MODULARITY

Номер: US20190080592A1
Автор: Filatova Ekaterina, Kuplevakhsky Andrey
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Various devices, systems, products and methods for customizing a remote control are presented. Sensors are optionally used to aid in the identification of users and user specific remote control configurations and layouts are optionally automatically loaded upon determination that a different user is handling the remote control. The devices, systems, products and methods are useful for minimizing inadvertent changes to system setting and modes due to unanticipated or accidental presses of buttons on a remote control. 1. A method for real-time customization of a remote control including a plurality of buttons and one or more sensors , the method comprising:first determining, at a first time, a first sensor signature that identifies a first user based on analyzing first signals received from the one or more sensors,the first sensor signature associated with first stored configuration data that specifies functionality of a first set of the plurality of buttons of the remote control previously customized for the first user;first changing functionality, automatically in response to the first determining, of the first set of the plurality of buttons in accordance with the first configuration data;second determining, at a second time subsequent to the first time, a second sensor signature that identifies a second user based on analyzing second signals received from the one or more sensors,the second sensor signature associated with second stored configuration data that specifies functionality of a second set of the plurality of buttons of the remote control previously customized for the second user;second changing functionality, automatically in response to the second determining, of the second set of the plurality of buttons in accordance with the second configuration data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first changing functionality comprises:adjusting respective states of at least some of the first set of the plurality of buttons, such that some of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 78
22-03-2018 дата публикации

CONTROLLERS WITH ADAPTABLE INTERFACES

Номер: US20180082576A1
Автор: Coley Christopher, DeGruchy John Craig Robert, Dickinson Matthew, Hoheisel Oliver, Selfe Gareth, Wheeler Stephen
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Systems and methods for updating a control device may include receiving identifying information about an appliance, receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance, and sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component. The remote server may provide a response including configuration information for the control device, with a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component. A first input of the control device may be mapped to the command for the appliance, and a second input of the control device may be mapped to the command that is specific to the component, etc. When the second input is received, a command that is specific to the component may be generated. 1. A method for updating a control device , comprising:receiving identifying information about an appliance;receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance, the component being a part of the appliance;sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component;receiving a response from the remote server including configuration information for the control device, the configuration information including a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component;mapping a first input of the control device to the command for the appliance;mapping a second input of the control device to the command that is specific to the component;receiving the second input; andin response to receiving the second input, sending the command that is specific to the component.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing state data about a state of the component on the control device claim 1 , and updating the state data after sending the command that is specific to the component.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component is a replacement part for the appliance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the command for the appliance is mapped to at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 79
31-03-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD OF JOINING A LIGHTING DEVICE TO A NETWORK AND PAIRING THE LIGHTING DEVICE WITH A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20220104333A1
Автор: COOPER Edward Peter George
Принадлежит: REMOTE CONTROLLED LIGHTING LTD

A method of joining a lighting device (′) to a network () and pairing the lighting device with a remote control device (), the method comprising: transmitting a joining code to one or more lighting devices (′) using an electromagnetic radiation signal (); selecting a lighting device (′) to be joined to a network () and paired with a remote control device () by directing a directional beam of electromagnetic radiation () onto a sensor () of a lighting device (′); in response to receipt of the directional beam of electromagnetic radiation and of the joining code from the electromagnetic radiation signal, by the selected device, joining the selected device to the network if the received joining code is an access code for the network and pairing the joined device () with a remote control device () such that the joined device is controllable, on the network, by the remote control device (). 1. A method of joining a lighting device to a network and pairing the lighting device with a remote control device , the method comprising:a) transmitting a joining code to one or more lighting devices using an electromagnetic radiation signal;b) selecting a lighting device to be joined to a network and paired with a remote control device by directing a directional beam of electromagnetic radiation onto a sensor of a lighting device;c) in response to receipt of the directional beam of electromagnetic radiation and of the joining code from the electromagnetic radiation signal, by the selected device, joining the selected device to the network if the received joining code is an access code for the network; andd) pairing the joined device with a remote control device such that the joined device is controllable, on the network, by the remote control device.2. A method according to wherein the directional beam of electromagnetic radiation is a different beam to the electromagnetic radiation signal that contains the joining code.3. A method according to either of or wherein in step (a) the ...

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Номер записи: 80
29-03-2018 дата публикации

System and method for automatically setting up a universal remote control

Номер: US20180089990A1
Автор: James N. Conway, Jr., Patrick H. Hayes, Paul D. Arling, Robert P. Lilleness
Принадлежит: Universal Electronics Inc

A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

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Номер записи: 81
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20190088110A1
Автор: Arling Paul D.
Принадлежит:

In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A method for deciding whether to delegate to a first media device or a remote control a transmission of a command to a second media device for controlling a functional operation of the second media device , the method comprising:receiving by the first media device from the second media device, via use of a high-definition multimedia interface communications connection between the first media device and the second media device, data indicative of an identity of the second media device;analyzing by the first media device the received data indicative of the identity of the second media device;determining by the first media device whether the second media device supports receiving a command for controlling the functional operation of the second media device via use of the high-definition multimedia interface communications connection between the first media device and the second media device; anddeciding by the first media device whether to delegate to itself the transmission of a command directly to the second media device to control the functional operation of the second media device or to delegate to the remote ...

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Номер записи: 82
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20190088111A1
Автор: Arling Paul D.
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In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface communications port;a wireless transmitter; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instruction;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to be configured to transmit a first command directly to a second media device, via use of the high-definition multimedia communications port, to control an operational function of the second media device when a data provided to the first media device indicates that the second media device will be responsive to the first command, and cause the first media device to be configured to transmit a second command data directly to the second media device, via use of the wireless transmitter, to control the operational function of the second media device when the first data provided to the first media device indicates that the second media device will be unresponsive to the first command.2. The first media device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second media device comprises a media source device for the first media device acting as a media sink device and wherein the first media device receives media data from the media source device via use of the high-definition multimedia interface communications port.3. The first media device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second media device comprises a media sink device for the first media device acting as a media source device and wherein the first media device transmits media data to the media sink device via use of the high- ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-03-2021 дата публикации

Automated test system for testing remote control units

Номер: US20210092352A1
Автор: Rajeev Tiwari, Uladzimir Valakh
Принадлежит: Contec LLC

Technologies are described herein for enabling the automated testing of remote control units by providing a suitable test station. The test station includes features that allow it to interact with the remote control units inputs, such as buttons and microphone, and outputs, such as IR and RF remote control codes, status LEDs, and audio output. The test station may be controlled by a controller that executes test scripts or other routines that exercise the functionality of the remote control unit as desired.

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Номер записи: 84
05-05-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOICE ACTUATED CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20220139394A1
Автор: Lim Jonathan
Принадлежит:

A speech recognition engine is provided voice data indicative of at least a brand of a target appliance. The speech recognition engine uses the voice data indicative of at least a brand of the target appliance to identify within a library of codesets at least one codeset that is cross-referenced to the brand of the target appliance. The at least one codeset so identified is then caused to be provisioned to the controlling device for use in commanding functional operations of the target appliance.

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Номер записи: 85
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and control method for displaying content of peripheral device

Номер: US20180091845A1
Автор: Cheul-Hee Hahm, Dong-Ryun Seok, Hae-Kwang Lee, Hyung-Joon Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A display apparatus for controlling a peripheral device and a method thereof are provided. The method may include transmitting, to a remote controller, a first turn-on signal to turn on the peripheral device; measuring a time interval between a first time when the display apparatus transmits the first turn-on signal to the remote controller and a second time when the display apparatus starts to receive content from the peripheral device in response to the first turn-on signal; and setting the measured time interval as a threshold time to determine whether the content is received from the peripheral device.

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Номер записи: 86
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Set Top/Back Box, System and Method for Providing a Remote Control Device

Номер: US20190090009A1
Автор: Fang Bill, Horton Scott, Miller Tom, Ogle Vanessa
Принадлежит:

A set top/back box and system and method for providing a remote control device are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectivley includes television input/output, a processor, and memory. The set top/back box may establish a pairing with a programmable device, such as a proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device having a touch screen display, whereby formatted parallel audiovisual experience instructions, including virtual buttons, may be transmitted to the programmable device for display on the touch screen display to create an experience parallel to the experience on the television. The set top/back box receives and processes virtual remote control functionality input instructions from the programmable device to control amenities associated with the set top/back box. 1. A set top/back box comprising:a housing;one or more wireless transceivers associated with the housing, the one or more wireless transceivers operable to communicate with a non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device;a television input and a television output secured in the housing, the television input and the television output for receiving content from a source and forwarding content to a television;a processor coupled to the one or more wireless transceivers and the television input and the television output; and send instructions for virtual buttons on a touch screen display associated with the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device to enable the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device to have virtual remote control functionality including channel and volume adjustment, and', 'receive and process virtual remote control functionality input instructions via the virtual buttons from the non-remote control proximate wireless-enabled interactive handheld device., 'a memory accessible to the processor, the memory ...

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Номер записи: 87
16-04-2015 дата публикации

KEY FOB DONGLE

Номер: US20150102900A1
Автор: KUMAR Venkataramani, RAMCHANDANI Kris
Принадлежит: RB Distribution, Inc.

Disclosed herein is an improvement of methods and systems used to configure electronic components and modules to a vehicle. A low cost programmer tool, or key fob dongle, may manage devices coupled to a vehicle communication network. The system is designed for on-board management of multiple vehicle network protocols to support configuration of various electronic modules to a vehicle. A method for using a key fob dongle is disclosed herein. The method includes inserting the key fob dongle into an on-board diagnostic (OBD)-II connector of a vehicle, transmitting a communication detection request to the OBD-II connector, and beeping a predetermined amount of times in response to the communication detection request, wherein the beeping a predetermined amount of times identifies a vehicle communication protocol. 1. A method for using a key fob dongle , the method comprising:inserting the key fob dongle into an on-board diagnostic (OBD)-II connector of a vehicle;transmitting a communication detection request to the OBD-II connector; andbeeping a predetermined amount of times in response to the communication detection request;wherein the beeping a predetermined amount of times identifies a vehicle communication protocol.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the key fob dongle beeps three times to indicate that the vehicle communication protocol is J1850.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the key fob dongle beeps two times to indicate that the vehicle communication protocol is single wire control area network (SWCAN).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the key fob dongle beeps one time to indicate that the vehicle communication protocol is high speed control area network (SWCAN).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the beeping a predetermined amount of times prompts a user to press and hold the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously of a key fob to program the key fob.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein after the user programs the key fob claim 5 , the key fob dongle beeps again ...

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Номер записи: 88
19-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROVIDING IoT DEVICE INFORMATION, APPARATUS AND INTELLIGENT COMPUTING DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20200092124A1
Автор: Jangkeun JEONG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided are a method and device for providing IoT device information and an intelligent computing device. A method of providing information related to a control target device includes searching for the control target device and displaying a position of the control target device in a map of an area in which the control target device is positioned. Therefore, an intuitive interface can be provided to a user. One or more of the IoT devices, robots, and intelligent computing devices of the present disclosure may comprise artificial intelligence modules, drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs), robots, Augmented Reality (AR) devices, virtual reality, VR) devices, devices related to 5G services, and the like.

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Номер записи: 89
05-04-2018 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROLLED EXTENSION CORD WITH EMBEDDED HOUSING FOR A REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20180097317A1
Автор: McClurkan Michael
Принадлежит:

A remote controlled extension cord. The extension cord has a wire attached to a plug with an integrated base. The base serves to cradle a remote control, which is used to turn power on/off to the extensions on the cord. The extension cord has a number of advanced operations, for example a sequential flash operation which cycles power between all of the individual sockets in the extension cord in sequence, and then repeats the sequence. This can all be controlled by the remote control. 1. An extension cord apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a socket unit comprising a plurality of individual sockets;a processing unit connected to the individual sockets and configured to control power to the individual sockets; anda remote control separate from the socket unit and adapted to communicate wirelessly with the processing unit, the remote control comprising a slider that controls an amount of power provided to the individual sockets.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the slider controls the amount of power provided to all of the individual sockets uniformly so that all of the individual sockets are provided a same amount of power based on the slider position.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the slider controls the amount of power provided to the sockets individually so that individual sockets are capable of receiving a different amount of power. This application is a continuation in part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/699,495, filed on Feb. 3, 2010, entitled, “Remote Controlled Extension Cord with Embedded Housing for a Remote Control”, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety and is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 12/100,413, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,701,086, filed on Apr. 10, 2008, entitled, “Remote Controlled Extension Cord with embedded Housing for a Remote Control” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. U.S. application Ser. No. 13/411,629 is incorporated by reference herein ...

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Номер записи: 90
28-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED APPLIANCE CONTROL

Номер: US20190096235A1
Автор: Arling Paul D.
Принадлежит:

In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state. 1. A first media device , comprising:a processing device;a high-definition multimedia interface communications port, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively connecting the first media device to a second media device;a transmitter, coupled to the processing device, for communicatively coupling the first media device to a remote control device; anda memory device, coupled to the processing device, having stored thereon processor executable instruction;wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the first media device to be configured to transmit a first command directly to the second media device, via use of the high-definition multimedia communications port, to control an operational function of the second media device when a first data provided to the first media device indicates that the second media device will be responsive to the first command, and cause the first media device to be configured to transmit a second data to a remote control device, via use of the transmitter, for use in configuring the remote control device to transmit a second command directly to the ...

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Номер записи: 91
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Data table at remote site having device identifier that identifies device at location remote from remote site, parameter setting for configuring device at location, and control setting for operation of device at location

Номер: US20150106487A1
Автор: Babak Rezvani, Edward B. Kalin, Jack L. Chen, Reza Jalili
Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

Systems and methods for providing registration at a remote site that may include, for example, a monitoring module that may communicate with a remote site. A registration protocol may be used by the monitoring module and the remote site in generating the messages communicated during the registration process. The monitoring module may gather and generate various identification information to be included in the registration protocol messages. The registration information provided by the monitoring module maybe stored at the remote site in a database server having a database. A confirmation message may be communicated from the remote site to the monitoring module that may either acknowledge successful registration or report that an error occurred during the registration process.

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Номер записи: 92
14-04-2016 дата публикации

CONTROLLERS WITH ADAPTABLE INTERFACES

Номер: US20160104371A1
Автор: Coley Chris, DeGruchy John Craig Robert, Dickinson Matthew, Hoheisel Oliver, Selfe Gareth, Wheeler Stephen
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for updating a control device may include receiving identifying information about an appliance, receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance, and sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component. The remote server may provide a response including configuration information for the control device, with a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component. A first input of the control device may be mapped to the command for the appliance, and a second input of the control device may be mapped to the command that is specific to the component, etc. When the second input is received, a command that is specific to the component may be generated. 1. A method for updating a control device , comprising:receiving identifying information about an appliance;receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance;sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component;receiving a response from the remote server including configuration information for the control device, the configuration information including a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component;mapping a first input of the control device to the command for the appliance;mapping a second input of the control device to the command that is specific to the component;receiving the second input; andin response to receiving the second input, sending the command that is specific to the component.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing state data about a state of the component on the control device claim 1 , and updating the state data after sending the command that is specific to the component.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the appliance is a lamp and the component is a light bulb.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the command for the appliance is mapped to at least one of a hard button claim 1 , a soft button claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Trainable Transceiver And Method Of Operation Utilizing Existing Vehicle User Interfaces

Номер: US20160104373A1
Автор: Geerlings Steven L.
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A transmitter device for coupling to a vehicle and for conducting a transmission to a remote system includes a transmitter and a processing circuit coupled to the transmitter and having an input interface. The input interface is coupled to an existing user interface of the vehicle for receiving an input to cause the transmitter to conduct its transmission to the remote system. The input interface is coupled to a vehicle sensor for receiving a vehicle sensor input including a motion status of the vehicle. The processing circuit is configured to prevent the transmitter from conducting its transmission to the remote system unless the motion status of the vehicle indicates the vehicle is travelling at a speed less than a threshold speed. 1. A transmitter device for coupling to a vehicle and for conducting a transmission to a remote system , comprising:a transmitter; anda processing circuit coupled to the transmitter and having an input interface;wherein the input interface is coupled to an existing user interface of the vehicle for receiving an input to cause the transmitter to conduct its transmission to the remote system, and wherein the input interface is coupled to a vehicle sensor for receiving a vehicle sensor input indicating a motion status of the vehicle; andwherein the processing circuit is configured to prevent the transmitter from conducting its transmission to the remote system unless the motion status of the vehicle indicates the vehicle is travelling at a speed less than a threshold speed.2. The transmitter device of claim 1 , wherein the existing user interface has at least one function that is not related to the transmitter and which independently responds to actuation regardless of whether the transmitter device is also using information from the existing user interface to trigger its transmission to the remote system.3. The transmitter device of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter device comprises a first set of buttons local to the transmitter and the ...

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Номер записи: 94
14-04-2016 дата публикации

SECONDARY SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION FOR TRAINABLE TRANSCEIVER

Номер: US20160104374A1
Автор: FABER Nolan R., Ypma Kenton J.
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A transmitter for mounting to a vehicle and for sending a transmission to a remote system is shown and described. The transmitter includes a processing circuit, a transmitter, and a battery powering the processing circuit and the transmitter. The processing circuit is configured to restrict transmission to the remote system unless a security module checks one or more parameters. 1. A transmitter device for mounting to a vehicle and for sending a transmission to a remote system , comprising:a processing circuit;a transmitter; anda battery powering the processing circuit and the transmitter;wherein the processing circuit is only configured to use the transmitter to send the transmission to the remote system upon determining at least one of: (a) a user's portable electronic device is near the vehicle, and (b) the vehicle is powered on.2. The transmitter of claim 1 , further comprising:a secondary transceiver configured for short range wireless communication with the user's portable electronic device, wherein the user's portable electronic device is at least one of a mobile phone, a smart watch, and a key fob.3. The transmitter of claim 1 , further comprising:a secondary transceiver configured for short range wireless communication, wherein the secondary transceiver is configured to connect to a transceiver of the vehicle and to indicate to the processing circuit when wireless communication of the vehicle is active; wherein the processing circuit is configured to authorize use of the transmitter in response to the indication that wireless communication of the vehicle is active.4. The transmitter of claim 1 , further comprising:a vibration sensor in communication with the processing circuit and configured to sense vibration of a vehicle with a started engine, wherein the processing circuit and the vibration sensor operate to prevent transmission to the remote system unless the vibration indicates the engine has started.5. The transmitter of claim 4 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 95
26-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING A TRAINABLE TRANSCEIVER TO A VEHICLE

Номер: US20200098214A1
Автор: Geerlings Steven L., Hamlin Bradley R., Witkowski Todd R., Wright Thomas S.
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A system for installation in a vehicle and for controlling a remote device includes a trainable transceiver and a remote button module. The trainable transceiver base station configured to be mounted in the vehicle at a first location and the remote button module separated from the base station and configured to be mounted in the vehicle at a second location. The remote button module is configured to wirelessly transmit a command signal to the base station in response to receiving a user input at a user input device, and the base station responds to receiving the command signal by transmitting an activation signal to the remote device, wherein the activation signal is formatted to control the remote device. 1. A trainable transceiver for controlling remote devices , comprising:a memory;a fingerprint scanner/reader; and receive information from the fingerprint scanner/reader;', 'determine whether the information received from the fingerprint scanner/reader matches data on a corresponding fingerprint stored in the memory; and', 'allow, upon a determination that the information received from the fingerprint scanner/reader matches the data on the corresponding fingerprint stored in the memory, the transmission by the trainable transceiver of a first control signal to a remote device., 'a control circuit configured to2. The trainable transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint scanner/reader comprises one of a touchscreen display and an imager; wherein the fingerprint scanner/reader is adapted to read a fingerprint of a user.3. The trainable transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint scanner/reader comprises a dedicated device for identifying or reading fingerprints.4. The trainable transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the matching of information received from the fingerprint scanner/reader with data on a corresponding fingerprint stored in the memory causes specific input devices to be assigned to control specific remote devices.5. The trainable transceiver of ...

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Номер записи: 96
26-03-2020 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROLLED EXTENSION CORD WITH EMBEDDED HOUSING FOR A REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20200099177A1
Автор: McClurkan Michael
Принадлежит:

A remote controlled extension cord. The extension cord has a wire attached to a plug with an integrated base. The base serves to cradle a remote control, which is used to turn power on/off to the extensions on the cord. The extension cord has a number of advanced operations, for example a sequential flash operation which cycles power between all of the individual sockets in the extension cord in sequence, and then repeats the sequence. This can all be controlled by the remote control. 1. A method to utilize an extension cord , comprising:providing a socket unit comprising a plurality of individual sockets, a microprocessor connected to the plurality of individual sockets and configured to control power to the plurality of individual sockets, and a remote control separate from the socket unit and adapted to communicate wirelessly with the microprocessor, the remote control comprising a slider and a plurality of socket buttons, each of the plurality of socket buttons corresponding to a respective socket out of the plurality of individual sockets, the apparatus configured to utilize the plurality of socket buttons and the slider to control the plurality of individual sockets by being configured to receive a press of a selected socket button out of the plurality of socket buttons and enable the slider to implement a dimming function by controlling an amount of power provided to a selected socket which corresponds to the selected socket button, wherein the apparatus is configured such that each of the plurality of individual sockets has its own respective power value enabling each of the plurality of individual sockets to receive a different amount of power; andreceiving a particular socket button press thereby turning on a particular socket corresponding to the particular socket button.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising receiving an adjustment of the slider thereby causing the amount of power provided to each of the plurality of individual sockets ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Tracking Device Programs, Systems and Methods

Номер: US20190103012A1
Автор: Daniel J. Daoura, Nicholas R. Pearson-Franks
Принадлежит: PB Inc

In a tracking device 10, a crescent-shaped PCB 12 partially encircles a battery 15 to minimize thickness of the device 10. A speaker 23 and an LED 24 emit alerts upon command of a control apparatus 37 or in response to motion or temperature sensed by sensor 25. A local network 40 has one hub 41 to tracking devices 33 and a wider area network 45 has multiple hubs for more detailed tracking of devices 33. A wide area network 50 tracks devices anywhere and stores data of each tracking device including its last known position and its sensor data. An apparatus and methods for finding and tracking a plurality of radiotag/objects designated as a group 303 by a user.

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Номер записи: 98
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Data Transfer in a Media Delivery System

Номер: US20150113553A1
Автор: Pan Yang
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, a media delivery system including a television, a smart phone and a smart watch comprises an ad hoc communication network. The smart phone is employed as remote control. In one implementation, the smart phone controls the television directly. In another implementation, the smart phone controls the television through the smart watch. A media item stored in the smart watch can be rendered by the television using the smart phone as the remote control. An advertising message can be transferred from the television to the smart watch using the smart phone as the remote control. In other embodiments, the smart watch or a tablet computer can be used as the remote control. 1. A media delivery system comprising:a. a television system;b. a smart watch connected to said television system through a first ad hoc communication link; and 'wherein said smart phone is used as a remote control device for said television system via said smart watch.', 'c. a smart phone connected to said smart watch through a second ad hoc communication link,'}2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said smart phone receives a user input and transmits a control signal to said television system via said smart watch.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said smart phone further comprising a touch-sensitive display and said television system comprising a display.4. The system as recited in claim 3 , wherein movements of a user's finger on the touch-sensitive display are synchronized to movements of an optical symbol displayed on the display of the television system claim 3 , wherein signals generated by the movements of the finger are transmitted to said television system via said smart watch.5. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a media item stored in a data storage unit of said smart watch is transferred from said smart watch to said television system claim 1 , remotely controlled by said smart phone.6. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein an advertising ...

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Номер записи: 99
19-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMPLIFIED SETUP OF A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20180108248A1
Автор: Haughawout Joseph Lee, Hayes Patrick H.
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A system and method for enabling set up of a controlling device capable of controlling a plurality of appliances, via an interactive instruction set and associated programming. The programming is accessible by a STB or other controllable appliance and is configured to appropriately display interactive instructions and prompts to a user during a user initiated set up procedure for configuration of another controllable device (e.g., DVD, VCR, DVR, etc) available to the user. Appropriate set up data, generally in the form of command library codes, is displayed to the user by the interactive instruction set and associated programming for entry and trial by the user in set up of the desired appliance(s). 1. A method for setting up a control mode of operation of a controlling device having a plurality of input elements , the method comprising:transmitting from the controlling device while the controlling device is in a controlling device setup mode of operation to a first controllable appliance while the first controllable appliance is in a first controllable appliance setup mode of operation at least one setup procedure command to obtain from the first controllable appliance a setup data for provision to the controlling device, wherein the at least one setup procedure command is caused to be transmitted from the controlling device in response to an activation of at least one of a first set of the plurality of input elements of the controlling device;receiving into the controlling device the setup data obtained from the first controllable appliance;using the setup data obtained from the first controllable appliance to assign to at least one of a second set of the plurality of input elements of the controlling device different than the first set of the plurality of input element at least one function control command wherein the at least one function control command is transmittable to the second controllable appliance while the controlling device is in the controlling ...

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Номер записи: 100