公开(公告)号：US20040203387A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10403796

申请日：2003-03-31

Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.

Inventor： Michael Grannan

IPC: H04B007/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42209 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: A remote control apparatus includes a hand-held housing, an antenna, a user interface, a wireless data interface, a display device, and a processing unit. The antenna is coupled to the hand-held housing. The user interface includes input selection elements accessible to a user. The user may access these elements from a surface of the hand-held housing. The wireless data interface is located within the hand-held housing and coupled to the antenna. The wireless data interface communicated using a wireless data protocol to a residential gateway system. The display device is capable of being updated by program logic. The processing unit may control the display device, manage the wireless data interface, and process speech input for transmission over the wireless data interface.

Abstract translation: 遥控装置包括手持外壳，天线，用户界面，无线数据接口，显示装置和处理单元。 天线耦合到手持式外壳。 用户界面包括用户可访问的输入选择元素。 用户可以从手持外壳的表面访问这些元件。 无线数据接口位于手持外壳内并与天线相连。 无线数据接口使用无线数据协议传送到住宅网关系统。 显示装置能够被程序逻辑更新。 处理单元可以控制显示设备，管理无线数据接口，并处理语音输入以通过无线数据接口进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US20040164875A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10373366

申请日：2003-02-24

Inventor： Lee R. Dischert

IPC: G08C019/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41

Abstract: An exemplary method of providing positive power control of an electrical device which uses a toggle power command signal, and apparatus perform the method. This exemplary method uses an apparatus that includes a remote control unit and a signal translator. A positive power command signal is produced by and transmitted from the remote control unit. This positive power command signal is received by the signal translator. A present power condition of the electrical device is determined by the signal translator and compared to the positive power command signal. The toggle power command signal is then produced by and transmitted from the signal translator, if the positive power command signal and the present power condition of the electrical device do not match.

Abstract translation: 提供使用切换功率命令信号的电气设备的正功率控制的示例性方法，以及设备执行该方法。 该示例性方法使用包括遥控单元和信号转换器的装置。 正电源指令信号由远程控制单元产生并发送。 该正功率指令信号由信号转换器接收。 电气设备的当前功率状态由信号转换器确定并与正功率指令信号进行比较。 如果正功率指令信号和电气设备的当前功率状态不匹配，则触发功率命令信号然后由信号转换器产生并从信号转换器传输。

公开(公告)号：US20040109548A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10725455

申请日：2003-12-03

Inventor： Hiromichi Ito ,  Tomochika Ozaki ,  Tetsuo Shinagawa

IPC: H04M011/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2818 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M11/007

Abstract: A remote operating system capable of operating a given home electric appliance by simple operation from a portable telephone is disclosed. A service equipment connected to an internet and a public network provides a home page using the function of a portable telephone to browse the internet home pages. An instruction to operate the home electric appliance is given by way of the home page using the portable telephone. Thus, an operating instruction is given through the public network to a remote operation adaptor installed in a home to control the home electric appliance.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够通过便携式电话的简单操作来操作给定家用电器的遥控操作系统。 连接到互联网和公共网络的服务设备使用便携式电话的功能来提供主页来浏览互联网主页。 通过使用便携式电话的主页给出操作家用电器的指令。 因此，通过公共网络将操作指令提供给安装在家庭中的远程操作适配器来控制家用电器。

公开(公告)号：US06693999B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10317113

申请日：2002-12-12

Applicant: Hiromichi Ito ,  Tomochika Ozaki ,  Tetsuo Shinagawa

Inventor： Hiromichi Ito ,  Tomochika Ozaki ,  Tetsuo Shinagawa

IPC: H04M1100

CPC classification number: H04L12/2818 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M11/007

Abstract: A remote operating system capable of operating a given home electric appliance by simple operation from a portable telephone is disclosed. A service equipment connected to an internet and a public network provides a home page using the function of a portable telephone to browse the internet home pages. An instruction to operate the home electric appliance is given by way of the home page using the portable telephone. Thus, an operating instruction is given through the public network to a remote operation adaptor installed in a home to control the home electric appliance.

公开(公告)号：US20040010561A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10385533

申请日：2003-03-12

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Chang Ho Kim ,  Dae Sung Wang ,  Yeon Kyoung Lee ,  Il Hoon Ji ,  Ki Tae Oh ,  Sang Kyun Lee

IPC: G06F015/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/2818 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2836 ,  H04L41/0253 ,  H04L41/0266 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L67/36 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: Disclosed are a system for remotely controlling home appliances and a method for operating the same. The system for remotely controlling home appliances, includes: a wired and wireless Internet network; a home server for controlling and managing a home network connected to the home appliances; a central portal server for exchanging XML (extensible Markup Language) format data with the home server connected through the Internet network; and remote control equipment connected to the Internet network for remotely controlling the home appliances and forwarding a control command to the central portal server. The system and method can reduce a load of the home server and the central portal server and prevent the delay of data transmission, because an additional data format conversion process is not needed. The system and method simultaneously ensure the reliability and accuracy of the remote control system by preventing a malfunction of remote control due to an error of a command signal generated at the data format conversion process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种远程控制家用电器的系统及其操作方法。 家用电器远程控制系统包括：有线和无线互联网; 用于控制和管理连接到家用电器的家庭网络的家庭服务器; 用于通过互联网连接的家庭服务器交换XML（可扩展标记语言）格式数据的中央门户服务器; 以及连接到因特网的远程控制设备，用于远程控制家用电器，并向中央门户服务器转发控制命令。 系统和方法可以减少家庭服务器和中央门户服务器的负载，并防止数据传输的延迟，因为不需要额外的数据格式转换过程。 该系统和方法通过防止由于在数据格式转换处理中产生的命令信号的错误而导致的遥控器故障，同时确保遥控系统的可靠性和准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20030095675A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10270994

申请日：2002-10-15

Inventor： C. Allen Marlow ,  Bernard A. Meyer ,  Lakhi N. Goenka ,  Harvinder Singh

IPC: H04R003/00 ,  H03G003/20 ,  G10L011/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/28 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B77/085 ,  F02B77/089 ,  F02D2400/18 ,  F02M51/005 ,  F05C2225/08 ,  G01F23/2925 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01L23/16 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G08C23/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/41

Abstract: A voice-activated control system in which a voice command transmitted to an audio signal receiver such as a microphone is digitized by a voice recognition program that produces an address and a function corresponding to the component to which the voice command is directed. The digitized signal is converted by an IR transceiver or an encoder/decoder to an IR signal, which is transmitted via an LCC bus to one or more devices attached to it. The device that has the appropriate address is actuated to perform the function and/or provide feedback to the system. The invention also includes voice-activated systems that rely on a centralized control approach while a third type of system uses a hybrid system that uses both lcc-based and electrical-based input. The present invention is also directed to various methods of activating and controlling one or more components of a system through a voice-activated system.

Abstract translation: 语音激活的控制系统，其中发送到诸如麦克风的音频信号接收器的语音命令由语音识别程序数字化，语音识别程序产生与语音命令所指向的组件对应的地址和功能。 数字化信号由IR收发器或编码器/解码器转换为IR信号，IR信号通过LCC总线传输到连接到其的一个或多个设备。 启动具有适当地址的设备来执行功能和/或向系统提供反馈。 本发明还包括依赖于集中控制方法的语音激活系统，而第三类系统使用使用基于lcc和基于电的输入的混合系统。 本发明还涉及通过语音激活系统激活和控制系统的一个或多个组件的各种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20030081745A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10317113

申请日：2002-12-12

Inventor： Hiromichi Ito ,  Tomochika Ozaki ,  Tetsuo Shinagawa

IPC: H04M011/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2818 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M11/007

Abstract: A remote operating system capable of operating a given home electric appliance by simple operation from a portable telephone is disclosed. A service equipment connected to an internet and a public network provides a home page using the function of a portable telephone to browse the internet home pages. An instruction to operate the home electric appliance is given by way of the home page using the portable telephone. Thus, an operating instruction is given through the public network to a remote operation adaptor installed in a home to control the home electric appliance.

公开(公告)号：US20030075698A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10265954

申请日：2002-10-07

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Zhong-You Shi ,  C. Allen Marlow

IPC: G01N021/85 ,  G01F023/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/02 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B77/085 ,  F02B77/089 ,  F02D41/28 ,  F02D2400/18 ,  F05C2225/08 ,  G01F23/2925 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01L23/16 ,  G01N21/431 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  Y10S250/904

Abstract: A non-mechanical fluid level sensor based on light communication channel (LCC) technology. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the LCC is connected to a signal source while another end is connected to a sensor. The LCC is dipped in a fluid container and a signal propagates and undergoes internal reflection through the LCC towards one of its ends which is connected to the sensor. The fluid level is detected preferably by measuring the intensity of the signal reflected with the LCC that reaches a sensor. Different fluid levels preferably correspond to linearly varying detected signal intensities. A main LCC bus may communicate remotely with the sensor without wiring or other electrical connectors.

Abstract translation: 基于光通信（LCC）技术的非机械液位传感器。 在优选实施例中，LCC的一端连接到信号源，而另一端连接到传感器。 LCC被浸入流体容器中，并且信号传播并经由LCC经由连接到传感器的端部之一经由LCC进行内部反射。 优选地通过测量到达传感器的LCC反射的信号的强度来检测液位。 不同的液面水平优选地对应于线性变化的检测信号强度。 主LCC总线可以与传感器远程通信，无需接线或其他电气连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20030074972A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10215787

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Bernard A. Meyer ,  Lakhi N. Goenka ,  Debojit Barua

IPC: G01L009/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/28 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B77/085 ,  F02B77/089 ,  F02D2400/18 ,  F02M51/005 ,  F05C2225/08 ,  G01F23/2925 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01L23/16 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G08C23/02 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/41

Abstract: An integrated LCC-based strain gage sensor, in which at least two LCC traces or strands run across a microcavity within the cylinder head gasket. In one aspect of the present invention, a system is provided comprising a signal source and a microcavity through which an input signal from the signal source passes and which alters the input signal as a result of a response of the microcavity to a strain. An LCC connects the microcavity and the signal source and an input signal propagates through the LCC. The microcavity may comprise one or more reflective surfaces which alters the input signal as a result of a change in a dimension of the microcavity. In another aspect of the invention, the microcavity produces an output signal that has an intensity or frequency different from that of the input signal upon undergoing a deformation.

Abstract translation: 一种集成的基于LCC的应变计传感器，其中至少两个LCC迹线或股线穿过气缸盖衬垫内的微腔。 在本发明的一个方面，提供了一种系统，其包括信号源和微腔，通过该信号源和微腔，来自信号源的输入信号通过该微腔，并且由于微腔对应变的响应而改变输入信号。 LCC连接微腔和信号源，输入信号通过LCC传播。 微腔可以包括一个或多个反射表面，其由于微腔尺寸的变化而改变输入信号。 在本发明的另一方面，微腔产生的输出信号在经历变形时具有与输入信号的强度或频率不同的强度或频率。

公开(公告)号：US20030073432A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US09982218

申请日：2001-10-16

Inventor： William K. Meade, II

IPC: H04M003/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04M1/72533

Abstract: A method of controlling an appliance includes wirelessly initiating with a mobile computing device a performance of a content on at least one appliance of a plurality of appliances. The method includes interrupting the performance of the content by at least one of: switching the performance from a first appliance to a second appliance of the plurality of the appliances; splitting the performance of content between the first appliance and the second appliance; and splitting the performance of content on the first appliance to include only a portion of the content. The method optionally includes maintaining the continuity of the performance during the switching step and/or splitting step. A system for controlling an appliance includes a mobile computing device comprising a content interruption manager including at least one of: an appliance switcher configured for switching the performance of content among appliances; a multiple appliance splitter configured for splitting the performance of content into select portions for simultaneous performance on multiple appliances; and a performance continuity monitor configured for maintaining a continuity of a performance of content on one or more appliances.

Abstract translation: 控制设备的方法包括用移动计算设备无线地启动在多个设备的至少一个设备上的内容的表现。 该方法包括通过以下至少之一来中断内容的性能：将性能从第一设备切换到多个设备中的第二设备; 分离第一设备和第二设备之间的内容性能; 并且将第一设备上的内容的性能分为仅包括内容的一部分。 该方法可选地包括在切换步骤和/或分离步骤期间保持性能的连续性。 一种用于控制设备的系统包括：移动计算设备，包括内容中断管理器，该内容中断管理器包括以下各项中的至少一个：设备切换器，被配置为切换设备中的内容的性能 配置用于将内容的性能分成选择部分以在多个设备上同时执行的多设备分离器; 以及性能连续性监视器，被配置为保持一个或多个设备上的内容的性能的连续性。