CONTROL DEVICE HAVING INTEGRATED MOUSE AND REMOTE CONTROL CAPABILITIES

    公开(公告)号:WO2005041110A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-06

    申请号:PCT/US2004/029162

    申请日:2004-09-08

    Abstract: A controlling device (200) for operating a PC (208) and one or more home appliances (202). The described controlling device has integrated mouse and remote control functions, and may be configured to automatically detect whether the controlling device is being used as a mouse or as a remote control. For effective operation in both control modes, the controlling device includes both RF and IR transmitters, and is configured to transition between these transmission mediums based on the detection of whether the controlling device is being used as a mouse or as a remote control.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
    43.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 审中-公开
    用于自动设置通用遥控的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2003100534A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-04

    申请号:PCT/US2003/015454

    申请日:2003-05-16

    IPC: G05B

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于配置远程控制以命令设备的操作,捕获人口统计数据以及提供与设备相关的服务(例如自动保修注册,指示,查看指南等)的系统和方法。 该系统包括远程远程控制并通过网络连接访问的数据库和关联服务器。 根据需要,使用提供给服务器的数据来访问和下载命令代码,图形用户界面元素和服务到远程控制器,该数据标识设备的设备和/或功能能力。 这些数据可以由设备直接提供,也可以从其他来源获得,如条形码标签,网络设备等。

    A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE WITH APPLIANCE POWER AWARENESS
    44.
    发明申请
    A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE WITH APPLIANCE POWER AWARENESS 审中-公开
    具有电力意识的远程控制装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2003075244A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-12

    申请号:PCT/US2002/032203

    申请日:2002-10-08

    Abstract: A controlling device (10) having programming which ensures an appliance (12) will be placed into a desired power state. The controlling device (10) transmits a query message to a power monitor (14) associated with the appliance (12) to obtain the current power state of the appliance (12). If the current power state does not correspond to the desired power state, the controlling device (10) transmits a command to the appliance (12) to effect a change in the current power state of the appliance (12).

    Abstract translation: 具有编程的控制装置10,其确保设备12将被置于期望的功率状态。 控制装置10将查询消息发送到与设备12相关联的功率监视器14,以获得设备12的当前功率状态。如果当前功率状态不对应于期望的功率状态,则控制设备10发送命令 到设备12以实现设备12的当前功率状态的改变。

    CONTROL DEVICE WITH EASY LOCK FEATURE
    47.
    发明申请
    CONTROL DEVICE WITH EASY LOCK FEATURE 审中-公开
    具有轻松锁定功能的控制装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2003015405A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-20

    申请号:PCT/US2002/009286

    申请日:2002-03-26

    Inventor: ARLING, Paul, D.

    Abstract: Methods for identifying control keys with particular devices are disclosed along with methods of assigning control keys to particular devices. In particular, a remote control (10) comprises a set of hard keys (12) comprising channel group keys (16) and volume group keys (14) and a set of soft keys (32) activated via a touch screen display. The display identifies the device the volume group keys are set to control and the device the channel group keys are set to control. Selecting the device currently controlled by the channel group keys by, for example, depressing the device indicator (20) on the display screen, initiates a set up mode that displays numerous devices that may be controlled by the channel group keys. Selecting one of the numerous devices assigns the channel group keys to that device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于识别具有特定设备的控制键的方法以及将控制键分配给特定设备的方法。 特别地,遥控器(10)包括一组包括通道组键(16)和音量组键(14)的硬键(12)以及通过触摸屏显示激活的一组软键(32)。 显示屏标识设备的卷组密钥设置为控制,设备信道组密钥设置为控制。 通过例如按下显示屏幕上的设备指示器(20)来选择当前由通道组键控制的设备,启动显示可以由通道组键控制的许多设备的设置模式。 选择众多设备中的一个将通道组键分配给该设备。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CONTROLLING DEVICE
    48.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CONTROLLING DEVICE 审中-公开
    用于创建控制设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO0243022A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-15

    申请号:PCT/US0125978

    申请日:2001-08-20

    CPC classification number: G08C19/28 G08C2201/92

    Abstract: A system and method for creating a controlling device. In response to a user specifying one or more operating criteria for the controlling device, the system selects executable instructions from a library of executable instructions and command code sets from a library of command code sets that are to be store in the memory of the controlling device. In addition, the system uses the criteria to suggest command key/command code mappings for use within the controlling device. The user may interact with the system to modify the selected executable instructions, command code sets, and command key/command code mappings. When stored in the memory of the controlling device, the executable instructions are to be used to perform various operations and functions within the controlling device and the command codes are to be transmitted from the controlling device to command the operation of controllable devices in response to activation of one or more of the command keys.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于创建控制设备的系统和方法。 响应于用户指定用于控制设备的一个或多个操作标准,系统从可存储在控制设备的存储器中的命令代码集的库中的可执行指令库和命令代码集中选择可执行指令 。 另外,系统使用标准来建议在控制设备内使用的命令键/命令代码映射。 用户可以与系统交互以修改所选择的可执行指令,命令代码集和命令键/命令代码映射。 当存储在控制设备的存储器中时,可执行指令将被用于执行控制设备内的各种操作和功能,并且命令代码将被从控制设备发送以命令响应于激活的可控设备的操作 一个或多个命令键。

    DIRECT ENTRY REMOTE CONTROL WITH CHANNEL SCAN
    49.
    发明申请
    DIRECT ENTRY REMOTE CONTROL WITH CHANNEL SCAN 审中-公开
    直接进入远程控制与通道扫描

    公开(公告)号:WO1995015027A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-01

    申请号:PCT/US1994013629

    申请日:1994-11-28

    Abstract: The remote control (10) comprises a microprocessor including a CPU and memory, a keypad (20) including keys (25) for operating the remote control coupled (10) to the microprocessor (38) IR, lamp driver circuitry (62) coupled to the microprocessor (38), hardware and software, including the microprocessor (38), for generating infrared (IR) signals coupled to the IR lamp driver circuitry (62), code data for executing command functions for operating a home entertainment device stored in the memory. The keys (25) include a SCAN key (28), circuitry for coupling the SCAN key (28) to the microprocessor and a channel scan program stored in the memory for effecting a channel scan of channels when the SCAN key (28) is depressed.

    Abstract translation: 遥控器(10)包括具有CPU和存储器的微处理器,包括用于操作耦合到微处理器(38)IR的遥控器的键(25)的键盘(20),耦合到微处理器(38)IR的灯驱动器电路 微处理器(38),包括微处理器(38)的硬件和软件,用于产生耦合到IR灯驱动器电路(62)的红外(IR)信号,用于执行命令功能的代码数据,用于操作存储在 记忆。 键(25)包括扫描键(28),用于将扫描键(28)耦合到微处理器的电路和存储在存储器中的通道扫描程序,用于当扫描键(28)被按下时进行通道的通道扫描 。

    FAVORITE KEY MACRO COMMAND AND CHAINED MACRO COMMAND IN A REMOTE CONTROL
    50.
    发明申请
    FAVORITE KEY MACRO COMMAND AND CHAINED MACRO COMMAND IN A REMOTE CONTROL 审中-公开
    远程控制中的最佳主要宏指令和链接宏指令

    公开(公告)号:WO1994014145A1

    公开(公告)日:1994-06-23

    申请号:PCT/US1993011991

    申请日:1993-12-09

    Abstract: The remote control (10) comprises: a microprocessor (38) including a CPU (44) and a memory (40, 42); a keyboard (20) coupled to the microprocessor (38) and including a set of keys (25) including at least one MACRO key; IR lamp driver circuitry (62) coupled to the microprocessor (38); light emitting circuitry for generating and emitting IR signals coupled to the IR lamp driver circuitry (62); code data for creating the IR signals, which are sent by the light emitting circuitry to a controlled device to cause the controlled device to perform specific command functions stored in the memory (40, 42); a macro entry/definition program in the memory (40, 42) for enabling a user of the remote control (10) to define a macro for selecting at least one favorite channel by entry of a series of keystoke commands on the keyboard (20); and a macro playback program in the memory (40, 42) for enabling an operator of the remote control (10) to effect rapid selection of at least one favorite channel upon subsequent depression of the at least one MACRO key.

    Abstract translation: 遥控器(10)包括:微处理器(38),包括CPU(44)和存储器(40,42); 耦合到所述微处理器(38)并且包括包括至少一个MACRO键的一组键(25)的键盘(20) 红外灯驱动器电路(62)耦合到微处理器(38); 用于产生和发射耦合到IR灯驱动器电路(62)的IR信号的发光电路; 用于创建IR信号的代码数据,所述IR信号由所述发光电路发送到受控设备以使所述受控设备执行存储在所述存储器中的特定命令功能; 存储器(40,42)中的宏入口/定义程序,用于使所述遥控器(10)的用户能够通过键盘(20)上的一系列键盘命令的输入来定义用于选择至少一个喜爱频道的宏, ; 以及存储器(40,42)中的宏重放程序,用于使所述遥控器(10)的操作者能够在随后按下所述至少一个MACRO键之后快速选择至少一个喜爱频道。

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