公开(公告)号：US07650425B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US09925786

申请日：2001-08-09

Applicant: James Davis ,  Thomas D. Petite

Inventor： James Davis ,  Thomas D. Petite

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W84/04 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322

Abstract: A site controller adapted to be used in an automated monitoring system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices via a host computer connected to a first communication network is provided. The site controller is configured for controlling communication with the host computer and a plurality of communication devices that define a second communication network associated with the plurality of remote devices. Briefly described, in one embodiment, the site controller comprises a transceiver configured to communicate with the plurality of communication devices via the second communication network; a network interface device configured to communicate with the host computer via the first communication network; and logic configured to: manage communication with each of the plurality of communication devices, via a first communication protocol, based on one or more communication paths for each of the plurality of communication devices, each communication path comprising one or more communication devices involved in the communication link between the transceiver and each of the plurality of communication devices; and manage communication with the host computer via a second communication protocol.

Abstract translation: 提供一种适用于经由连接到第一通信网络的主计算机监视和控制多个远程设备的自动监控系统中的站点控制器。 站点控制器被配置用于控制与主计算机的通信以及定义与多个远程设备相关联的第二通信网络的多个通信设备。 简要描述，在一个实施例中，站点控制器包括经配置以经由第二通信网络与多个通信设备进行通信的收发机; 配置为经由所述第一通信网络与所述主计算机进行通信的网络接口装置; 以及逻辑，被配置为：基于所述多个通信设备中的每一个的一个或多个通信路径，经由第一通信协议来管理与所述多个通信设备中的每一个的通信，每个通信路径包括参与所述多个通信设备中的一个或多个通信设备 所述收发机与所述多个通信设备中的每一个之间的通信链路; 并通过第二通信协议来管理与主计算机的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20090142063A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12007459

申请日：2008-01-10

Applicant: Wen-Ping Yu

Inventor： Wen-Ping Yu

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/06 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote controlling system using an optical fiber. The remote controlling system is for controlling N electronic equipments located in a situation. The remote controlling system according to the invention includes a receiving unit and a transmitting unit. A radiation signal receiver of the receiving unit is for receiving a first radiation signal. According to the first radiation signal, a first controlling module of the receiving unit is for driving a light-emitting device to emit a control light signal to the optical fiber. The control light signal is transmitted over the optical fiber and then received by a photo-detector of the transmitting unit. According to the received control light signal, a second controlling module of the transmitting unit is for driving M radiation signal transmitters to emit M second radiation signals, so as to control one of the N electronic equipments.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用光纤的遥控系统。 遥控系统用于控制位于这种情况下的N电子设备。 根据本发明的远程控制系统包括接收单元和发送单元。 接收单元的辐射信号接收器用于接收第一辐射信号。 根据第一辐射信号，接收单元的第一控制模块用于驱动发光器件向光纤发射控制光信号。 控制光信号通过光纤传输，然后由发射单元的光电检测器接收。 根据接收的控制光信号，发送单元的第二控制模块用于驱动M个辐射信号发射器发射M个第二辐射信号，以便控制N个电子设备之一。

公开(公告)号：US20090136231A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12292666

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Yen-Hung Lai

Inventor： Yen-Hung Lai

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/1143 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote controlling system for controlling a plurality of electronic appliances within a space, such as a home, an office, etc. Each of the electronic appliances includes a respective radiation-based signal receiver. By use of the remote controlling system, a user can conveniently control the electronic appliances in the situation through a user interface or an external communication network, such as an Internet.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于控制诸如家庭，办公室等的空间内的多个电子设备的远程控制系统。每个电子设备包括相应的基于辐射的信号接收器。 通过使用远程控制系统，用户可以通过诸如因特网的用户界面或外部通信网络在该情况下方便地控制电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US07529486B1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11197122

申请日：2005-08-03

Applicant: Xiaoru Zhang ,  William J. McFarland ,  Atul Divekar

Inventor： Xiaoru Zhang ,  William J. McFarland ,  Atul Divekar

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A system and method for wirelessly transmitting both real-time data streams and remote control signals is described. A first transceiver can be used for detecting remote control signals associated with an end device (e.g. a television), transforming these remote control signals into wireless signals, and transmitting the wireless signals. A second transceiver can be used for receiving the wireless signals and transforming the wireless signals into the recreated remote control signals. The recreated remote control signals can then be sent to a source device (e.g. a DVD player). Because wireless signals are used (instead of infrared (IR) signals, for example), the source device can be outside the line of sight of the end device and still respond to the remote control signals.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于无线传输实时数据流和遥控信号的系统和方法。 第一收发器可用于检测与终端设备（例如电视机）相关联的遥控信号，将这些遥控信号转换成无线信号，并发送无线信号。 第二收发器可用于接收无线信号并将无线信号转换成重新创建的遥控信号。 然后可以将重新创建的遥控信号发送到源设备（例如DVD播放器）。 由于使用无线信号（例如，代替红外线（IR）信号），源设备可能在终端设备的视线之外并且仍然响应遥控信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090097468A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12246370

申请日：2008-10-06

Applicant: Yunjung Yi ,  Vicraj T. Thomas ,  Kelly P. Muldoon ,  Michael R. Franceschini

Inventor： Yunjung Yi ,  Vicraj T. Thomas ,  Kelly P. Muldoon ,  Michael R. Franceschini

IPC: H04J3/00

CPC classification number: H04W84/18 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/63 ,  H04W74/04

Abstract: A wireless communication system comprises one or more control units operable to transmit control signals, a plurality of actuators responsive to the control signals, and a plurality of sensors operable to transmit sensor data used by the one or more control units in generating the control signals. Each of the sensors, actuators, and one or more control units are located at a fixed position in the system relative to one another. Each of the plurality of sensors and each of the plurality of actuators are coupled to at least one of the one or more control units via a plurality of wireless paths. Each of the plurality of sensors are operable to transmit the sensor data in an assigned time slot to at least one of the one or more control units over a plurality of wireless channels in each of the plurality of wireless paths. The number of channels in each of the plurality of wireless paths is determined based, at least in part, on a worst-case estimate of potential interference, and each of the plurality of sensors is operable to pseudo-randomly switch the plurality of channels over which the sensor data is transmitted.

Abstract translation: 无线通信系统包括一个或多个控制单元，可操作以传送控制信号，响应于控制信号的多个致动器，以及多个传感器，可操作以传送一个或多个控制单元在生成控制信号时使用的传感器数据。 传感器，致动器和一个或多个控制单元中的每一个位于相对于彼此的系统中的固定位置。 多个传感器中的每一个和多个致动器中的每一个经由多个无线路径耦合到一个或多个控制单元中的至少一个。 多个传感器中的每一个可操作以通过多个无线路径中的每一个中的多个无线信道将分配的时隙中的传感器数据传送到一个或多个控制单元中的至少一个控制单元。 至少部分地基于潜在干扰的最坏情况估计来确定多个无线路径中的每一个中的信道数，并且多个传感器中的每一个可操作用于将多个信道伪随机切换 传感器数据传输。

公开(公告)号：US20090096656A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US11872856

申请日：2007-10-16

Applicant: Vern Smith

Inventor： Vern Smith

IPC: G08C19/12

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: An IR controller that provides a single point for communications with a remote and connects with the various components of a video or audio system which are configured to respond to IR signals. The apparatus receives and routes IR signals either serially or in parallel to the system components through uniquely labeled or color coded IR capable cables. The apparatus may be equipped with an RF to IR converter for an RF capable remote controller.

Abstract translation: 一个红外线控制器，它提供一个点，用于与远程通信，并与视频或音频系统的各种组件连接，这些组件被配置为响应IR信号。 该装置通过唯一标记或颜色编码的IR能力的电缆，将IR信号串行或并行传送到系统组件。 该装置可以配备用于具有射频功能的遥控器的RF至IR转换器。

公开(公告)号：US20090051650A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11894505

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: Peter Rae Shintani ,  Tohru Doumuki

Inventor： Peter Rae Shintani ,  Tohru Doumuki

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/4436

Abstract: In one embodiment, a television set having remote control signaling to a controlled device has a data communication interface for communication of data, said data communication interface having a connection reserved for DC power. A remote control interface that receives commands from a remote control device. A circuit determines whether a command received at the remote control interface is destined for the television set or for the controlled device. The controlled device is connected to the television set via the data communication interface. A modulator modulates a signal representing a command destined for the controlled device onto the DC power connection in order to convey the command to the controlled device. In another embodiment a television accessory device that is interconnected to and controllable by the television has a data communication interface for communication of data, said data communication interface having a connection reserved for DC power. The accessory device is connected to the television via the data communication interface. A demodulator is coupled to the DC power connection and demodulates a signal representing a command that is modulated onto the DC power connection in order to receive a command from the television. A processor implements the command in the accessory device. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，具有到受控设备的遥控信令的电视机具有用于数据通信的数据通信接口，所述数据通信接口具有为直流电力保留的连接。 一个遥控接口，用于从远程控制设备接收命令。 电路确定在遥控接口处接收到的命令是发往电视机还是受控设备。 被控设备通过数据通信接口连接到电视机。 调制器将表示目的地为受控设备的命令的信号调制到DC电源连接上，以将命令传达到受控设备。 在另一个实施例中，互联到电视机并且由电视机控制的电视附件装置具有用于数据通信的数据通信接口，所述数据通信接口具有为直流电力保留的连接。 附件设备通过数据通信接口连接到电视机。 解调器被耦合到DC电力连接，并且解调表示调制到DC电力连接上的命令的信号，以便从电视机接收命令。 处理器在附件设备中实现该命令。 该摘要不被认为是限制性的，因为其他实施例可能偏离本摘要中描述的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20080300054A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12128172

申请日：2008-05-28

Applicant: Anees Munshi

Inventor： Anees Munshi

IPC: A63F13/02

CPC classification number: A63F13/40 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/23 ,  A63F13/812 ,  A63F2300/1025 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/8011 ,  A63F2300/8088 ,  G08C19/00 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for interfacing a gaming device with a gaming system having a proprietary or secure protocol for inputting gaming signals. The gaming system is communicatively coupled to an input device for receiving gaming signals encoded according to the proprietary or secure protocol. The apparatus comprises a module for converting signals from the gaming device into a first format and a module for transmitting the first format signals to the input device. The input device includes a component for converting the first format signals into signals according to the proprietary protocol and transmitting the converted signals to the gaming system. According to one embodiment, the first format signals comprise simulated input control signals for the input device.

Abstract translation: 用于将游戏设备与具有用于输入游戏信号的专用或安全协议的游戏系统进行接口的装置和方法。 游戏系统通信地耦合到输入设备，用于接收根据专用或安全协议编码的游戏信号。 该装置包括用于将来自游戏装置的信号转换为第一格式的模块和用于将第一格式信号发送到输入装置的模块。 输入设备包括用于根据专有协议将第一格式信号转换为信号并将转换的信号发送到游戏系统的组件。 根据一个实施例，第一格式信号包括用于输入设备的模拟输入控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20080298808A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11629416

申请日：2005-05-16

Applicant: Kunio Fukuda

Inventor： Kunio Fukuda

IPC: H04B10/10

CPC classification number: H04B1/59 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04B10/1149 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: It is possible to realize remote control in a reflection wave transmission system, and enhance operability for a mobile apparatus having a reflector. The mobile apparatus comprises a reflector and performs reflection wave transmission by carrying data on a reflection wave for unmodulated carrier. A reflection wave reader comprises an infrared light receiving section, receives and decodes a request signal sent as an infrared remote control command, transmits it to the mobile apparatus by an ASK modulated signal and then transmits the unmodulated carrier. The mobile apparatus transmits requested data by reflection wave. The mobile apparatus can be operated from an infrared remote controller and remote control distance can be extended.

Abstract translation: 可以在反射波传输系统中实现远程控制，并且增强具有反射器的移动设备的可操作性。 移动装置包括反射器，通过在未调制载波的反射波上承载数据来执行反射波发射。 反射波读取器包括红外光接收部，接收并解码作为红外遥控指令发送的请求信号，并通过ASK调制信号将其发送到移动装置，然后发送未调制的载波。 移动装置通过反射波发送所请求的数据。 移动设备可以从红外线遥控器进行操作，可以延长遥控距离。

公开(公告)号：US07450852B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11186075

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: John C Calhoon

Inventor： John C Calhoon

IPC: H04B10/20 ,  H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/1149 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: Described herein are technologies directed towards IR-to-network conversion. With the described technology, a system may convert an infrared (IR) control signal from an IR remote controller into a network-transmittable message package and transmit that package via a communications network, such as the Internet (or a network compatible therewith). The IR control signal is destined for a to-be-controlled audio/visual (AV) device. The transmitted network message packet is received at the location of the to-be-controlled AV device and converted back into its original IR control signal. The signal is transmitted to the AV device; thereby effecting control of that device.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是针对IR到网络转换的技术。 利用所描述的技术，系统可以将来自IR遥控器的红外线（IR）控制信号转换成网络传输消息包，并通过诸如因特网（或与其兼容的网络）之类的通信网络传送该包。 IR控制信号用于要被控制的音频/视频（AV）设备。 发送的网络消息分组在受控AV设备的位置被接收并转换回其原始的IR控制信号。 信号被传送到AV设备; 从而实现该设备的控制。