Abstract:
A remote control device is provided. The remote control device includes a shell (1) configured with a thermoelectric generation module (3), a central processor (2), a button module (4) and a RF module (5). The thermoelectric generation module (3) is connected with each of the other modules (2, 4 and 5). The central processor (2) is connected with the button module (4) and the RF module (5). The thermoelectric generation module (3) includes an electricity generation unit (31). The electricity generation unit (31) includes two metal sheets (311 and 312) which are made of different materials and form a closed loop circuit via two connection points (A and B). The electricity generation unit (31) is able to generate a thermoelectromotive force based on a temperature difference between the two connection points (A and B), and powers the other modules (2, 4 and 5) by the thermoelectromotive force.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a control system for a domestic appliance. The control system includes an operating device (10) and a control device (12). The operating device (10) comprises at least one operating element (14) and is provided for sending wireless signals to the control device (12). The wireless signal corresponds with the operating element (14). The electric energy for sending the wireless signals is produced or producible by actuating the operating element (14). The control device (12) is provided for receiving the wireless signals from the operating device (10). The control device (12) is electrically connected to at least one component of the domestic appliance and is provided for controlling at least one component of the domestic appliance. The operating device (10) comprises a display (16) for showing the status of the operating device (10), the control device (12) and/or the at least one component of the domestic appliance. The operating element (14) is operable as a general main switch for all domestic appliances in one place. Further, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance with a corresponding control system.
Abstract:
[Object] To provide an electronic apparatus and a control method therefor, that are capable of reducing power consumption. [Solving Means] The electronic apparatus having a normal mode in which first electric power is consumed and a power-saving mode in which second electric power lower than the first electric power is consumed includes a first sensor and a second sensor whose power consumption is lower than that of the first sensor. In the power-saving mode, supply of power to the first sensor is restricted, the second sensor is set to the power-saving mode, a trigger for restoring the power-saving mode to the normal mode is detected by using the second sensor set to the power-saving mode, and the power-saving mode is restored to the normal mode based on the detected trigger.
Abstract:
A monitoring device is for at least one physical characteristic of a building material. the monitoring device is buried inside a block of the building material and has a sensor to sense a physical characteristic thereof. The monitoring device includes a secondary inductor and a circuit coupled thereto, the circuit to generate an internal supply voltage for the sensor to transmit a signal representative of the physical characteristic. A wireless power supplier for the sensor is configured to generate a variable electromagnetic field, and has a dielectric layer and a resonant L-C circuit buried therein. The resonant L-C circuit has a primary inductor to be magnetically coupled to the secondary inductor of the sensor, with the wireless power supplier further having two current terminals being coupleable to an external reading circuit for the signal. The sensor is adjacent to the dielectric layer so as to magnetically couple the primary inductor and the secondary inductor.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of extending battery life in inventory control devices are disclosed. A passive receiver configured to wirelessly receive an initiation signal having an associated energy field from a remote control system and to output a mode change signal is provided. The passive receiver is configured to be powered by an energy field associated with the initiation signal. A functional module coupled to the passive receiver and configured to be powered by a self-contained power source when the functional module is in an active mode is provided. The functional module is further configured to receive the mode change signal from the passive receiver and to change from an inactive mode to the active mode. The functional module draws more power from the power source in the active mode than in the inactive mode.
Abstract:
A system for controlling operation of a ground treatment machine includes a hand-held device that wirelessly communicates with the ground treatment machine. The system includes a radio frequency and an infrared frequency wireless communications that are established between the hand-held device and the ground treatment machine. Instructions associated with operation of the machine are communicated to the machine from the hand-held device via the radio frequency communications. A status of the infrared wireless communication is utilized to assess the proximity of the ground working machine relative to the operator and the operating environment such that operation of the machine in accordance with the operational instructions can be interrupted if necessary.
Abstract:
Diagnostic system including a sensor device with a sensor for generating signals corresponding to a first operational condition, a control device with a timer and function for performance of measurements, and a signal transmission device. The system includes a device for determination of a second operational condition of the system component and configured where the sensor value of the signal transmission device corresponding to the first operational condition is furnished when the sensor value corresponding to a second operational condition of the transmission mechanism is higher or lower than a comparative value, and housing component of a lubricant container and in particular closure device for sealing an opening of such a housing component from a lubricant which is present in the operational use thereof in an internal space thereof, having arranged therein: at least one sensor device comprising at least one sensor for determining the water content in the lubricant.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of extending battery life in inventory control devices are disclosed. A passive receiver configured to wirelessly receive an initiation signal having an associated energy field from a remote control system and to output a mode change signal is provided. The passive receiver is configured to be powered by an energy field associated with the initiation signal. A functional module coupled to the passive receiver and configured to be powered by a self-contained power source when the functional module is in an active mode is provided. The functional module is further configured to receive the mode change signal from the passive receiver and to change from an inactive mode to the active mode. The functional module draws more power from the power source in the active mode than in the inactive mode.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, a remotely controllable television has an energy converter that receives light energy from a laser in a remote controller and converts the light energy to electrical energy. A remote control code interpreter that is receives a turn-on code from the remote controller. The electrical energy from the energy converter is used to supply power to the remote control code interpreter. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.