公开(公告)号：US6037721A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US585111

申请日：1996-01-11

Applicant: Adam T. Lansing ,  Russell L. MacAdam ,  Noel Mayo ,  Scott C. Miller ,  Robert A. Reiss ,  Ian Rowbottom ,  Joel S. Spira

Inventor： Adam T. Lansing ,  Russell L. MacAdam ,  Noel Mayo ,  Scott C. Miller ,  Robert A. Reiss ,  Ian Rowbottom ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: F21V23/04 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/08 ,  H05B41/36 ,  H05B41/392 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/0435 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B39/088 ,  H05B41/36 ,  H05B41/3922 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board. The microcontroller for the radiation detector operates with a 4 of 4 voting mode until a valid signal is detected to switch the system to a 3 of 4 voting mode. A novel mounting adaptor for mounting a visible light fiber optic cable is disclosed with the visible light fiber optic cable conducting infrared radiation for up to 24 inches.

公开(公告)号：US5554979A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-10

申请号：US382934

申请日：1995-02-02

Applicant: Handoko Kohar ,  Philippe Wegner ,  Leon Smit

Inventor： Handoko Kohar ,  Philippe Wegner ,  Leon Smit

IPC: G05B24/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04B10/02 ,  G08C19/12 ,  H04L17/02

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: The system comprises a plurality of objects such as lamps (11-15), venetian blinds (16, 17) and air-conditioning appliances (18) and a hand-held infrared remote control unit (40) for transmitting control signals. A separate receiver (21-28) is allocated to each one of the objects (11-18) and the transmitter of the remote control unit (40) transmits the control signals in a relatively narrow transmission beam (42). An object is selected by directing the portable transmitter (40) towards this object. Consequently, the user does not need to give a further indication of the object and the system can be operated in a simple manner. Less frequent communication with the system is possible via a separate interface unit (70). Specific objects can only be operated by certain users by transmitting an identification code along with the control signal. The identification code can also be used for the purpose of localization and for access control.

Abstract translation: 该系统包括多个物体，例如灯（11-15），百叶帘（16,17）和空调器具（18）以及用于发送控制信号的手持式红外遥控单元（40）。 一个单独的接收机（21-28）被分配给对象（11-18）中的每一个，并且遥控单元（40）的发射机在相对窄的传输波束（42）中传送控制信号。 通过将便携式发射器（40）引向该物体来选择物体。 因此，用户不需要进一步指示对象，并且可以以简单的方式操作系统。 通过单独的接口单元（70）可以不频繁地与系统进行通信。 特定的对象只能由某些用户通过与控制信号一起发送识别码来操作。 识别码也可以用于本地化和访问控制的目的。

公开(公告)号：US4850040A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-18

申请号：US68459

申请日：1987-07-01

Applicant: Rudor M. Teich ,  Duane Buckingham

Inventor： Rudor M. Teich ,  Duane Buckingham

IPC: G08C23/04 ,  H03J9/06

CPC classification number: H03J9/06 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: An infrared remote control system for allowing a console to control the operation of a plurality of remote devices all situated in the same substantially enclosed space, for example, a hotel room. The console includes several simultaneously-operated infrared transmitters, the transmitters being aimed in different directions. Remote devices respond to respective codes, but some also retransmit received radiation so that the console can gain access even to remote devices which are not along a line of sight.

Abstract translation: 一种红外遥控系统，用于允许控制台控制所有位于同一基本上封闭的空间中的多个远程设备的操作，例如酒店房间。 控制台包括几个同时操作的红外发射器，发射器瞄准不同的方向。 远程设备响应相应的代码，但是一些还重传接收到的辐射，使得控制台甚至可以访问不是沿着视线的远程设备。

公开(公告)号：US11778260B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17977383

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jin-yeol Park ,  Young-hwa Yun

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G08C17/00 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/431

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G08C17/00 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H04N21/42206

Abstract: A method for interacting with a graphical user interface (GUI) of a television operating in a step mode in which movement of a cursor among menu items displayed on the GUI is performed stepwise in accordance with a manipulation of a direction key of the remote controller, the method including receiving, by the television, from a remote controller a signal corresponding to spatial movement of the remote controller detected by the remote controller that instructs the television to switch from (i) the step mode to (ii) a position mode of the GUI in which the movement of the cursor among the menu items is performed in accordance with the spatial movement of the remote controller and switching from the step mode of the GUI to the position mode of the GUI based on the signal.

公开(公告)号：US20180218595A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15935858

申请日：2018-03-26

Applicant: 7HUGS LABS

Inventor： Simon TCHEDIKIAN

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/91

Abstract: A method for determining a piece of equipment to be controlled by a transportable control object disposed in a space having at least one positioning unit capable of determining the relative position of the control object relative to the positioning unit, the method including: a step of determining the position and the orientation of the control object in the space from the position of the at least one positioning unit, a step of determining a direction and a sense pointed at by the control object from the position and orientation of the control object determined in this way, and a step of determining a piece of equipment to be controlled in the space from the direction and sense determined in this way.

公开(公告)号：US10019894B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15357409

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Inventor： Kåre Agardh ,  Erik Bengtsson ,  Ola Thörn

IPC: G08C19/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S5/12 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G08C19/12

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/70 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: The present application relates to a remote control device for controlling a plurality of controllable devices. The remote control device comprises at least two spaced apart antennas for receiving a radio signal from a same positioning device, a sending unit for sending a control signal, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to determine a position information of the remote control device in relation to the positioning device based on the radio signal, to select a controllable device of the plurality of controllable devices depending on the position information, and to send a control information for controlling the selected controllable device via the control signal with the sending unit to the selected controllable device.

公开(公告)号：US20180158316A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15568630

申请日：2016-04-22

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Junseok HAM ,  Jaeyoung KIM ,  Yoonho SHIN ,  Yoonseong KIM

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/32

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06K9/2018 ,  G06K9/3258 ,  G06K2209/25 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/12 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/61 ,  G08C2201/70 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote control apparatus which can remotely control multiple devices. A remote control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a key input unit having multiple keys; a reception unit for receiving at least one device identification signal from at least one device or a transmission device corresponding to the device; a processor for detecting an identification signal for a device, which can be remotely controlled, from the at least one received device identification signal, and matching at least one of the multiple keys to a control command for the remote control of the device, on the basis of the detected identification signal; and a transmission unit for transmitting a signal corresponding to the control command when the key matched to the control command is selected. Accordingly, the present invention can remotely control multiple devices.

公开(公告)号：US20180040239A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15624997

申请日：2017-06-16

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae-myung HUR ,  Hyun-kyu YUN

IPC: G08C23/04

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20170366778A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15599545

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kwan-young KIM ,  Dong-wook KIM ,  Je-hwan SEO ,  Seung-il YOON ,  Jae-myung HUR

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/41 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/44582 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/34 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/70 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus capable of receiving a remote control signal from a remote controller for a different apparatus and outputting a converted remote control signal and a control method thereof, the display apparatus including: a display configured to display an image; a communicator comprising communication circuitry; a signal receiver configured to receive a remote control signal from among a plurality of remote controllers respectively corresponding to a plurality of external apparatuses; and a controller configured to perform a function corresponding to an image displayed on the display in response to a command included in the received remote control signal, or to control the communicator to transmit the command to an external apparatus selected corresponding to the image displayed on the display from among the plurality of external apparatuses. Thus, the display apparatus receives a remote control signal from a remote controller for controlling an external apparatus, and uses the received remote control signal to directly perform a function or transmit a command to an apparatus desired to be controlled by a user, thereby allowing the user to easily use the remote controller.

公开(公告)号：US20170180670A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15127506

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: HILLCREST LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： Daniel S. SIMPKINS ,  Charles W.K. GRITTON

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  G06F3/0346

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N2005/4428 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a touch screen are provided herein. In some exemplary embodiments, the touch screen is used as a backup remote to a display and can be used as a 3D pointing device. The touch screen can be an overlay on display surface to control the display. Alternatively, the touch screen can be retractable and ejectable from the display housing. In addition, the touch screen can be wearable. Further, the touch screen can function to control one or more devices, e.g., television, set-top box, DVR, gaming consoles.