公开(公告)号：US07119710B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10923916

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Patrick H. Hayes ,  Gregory L. Johns ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes ,  Gregory L. Johns ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

IPC: G08C19/28

CPC classification number: H04B1/202 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/40117 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A remote control for communicating commands to a target device having first data that specifies a function supported by the target device. The remote control includes a set of command key indicias, stored within the universal remote control prior to any communications with the target device, each command key indicia being assigned a function identifier. The remote control is adapted to receive the first data from the target device and select a command key indicia from the set of command key indicias that has a function identifier that corresponds to the function specified by the first data. The selected command key indicia is displayable on a display of the universal remote control in association with a command key actuatable to communicate one or more commands to the target device to control the function supported by the target device that is represented by the first data.

Abstract translation: 用于向具有指定目标设备支持的功能的第一数据的目标设备传送命令的遥控器。 远程控制包括在与目标设备进行任何通信之前存储在通用遥控器内的一组命令密钥指示符，每个命令密钥标记被分配有功能标识符。 遥控器适于从目标设备接收第一数据，并从具有与由第一数据指定的功能相对应的功能标识符的命令键指示集合中选择命令密钥标记。 所选择的命令密钥标记可与通用遥控器的显示器相关联地显示，该命令键可致动以将一个或多个命令传送到目标设备，以控制由第一数据表示的目标设备所支持的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20060220835A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11431812

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H01R33/942 ,  H01R33/945

Abstract: A signal repeater for receiving and re-transmitting signals from environmental transducers and the like, and for mechanically and electrically cooperating with existing electrically powered fixtures. More particularly, the present invention includes a housing unit for mechanically and electrically coupling to the powered fixture, a transceiver unit, and a first power supply electrically connected to the transceiver circuit and housed by the housing unit. The repeater is adapted to maintain the functionality of the fixture.

公开(公告)号：US20060198638A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11164880

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: George Stevenson ,  Leslie Leech ,  James Phillips

Inventor： George Stevenson ,  Leslie Leech ,  James Phillips

IPC: H04B10/00

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

Abstract: Inventive systems and methods for remotely controlling infrared controlled devices by using addressed radio frequency control signals. Radio frequency signals propagate through most obstructions to infrared control signals. Augmenting each control signal with an address allows for great selectivity in an environment with several transmitters and receivers.

公开(公告)号：US20060188261A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11164881

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: George Stevenson ,  Leslie Leech ,  James Phillips

Inventor： George Stevenson ,  Leslie Leech ,  James Phillips

IPC: H04B10/00

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

Abstract: Inventive systems and methods for remotely controlling infrared controlled devices by using addressed radio frequency control signals. Radio frequency signals propagate through most obstructions to infrared control signals. Augmenting each control signal with an address allows for great selectivity in an environment with several transmitters and receivers.

Abstract translation: 通过使用寻址的射频控制信号远程控制红外控制设备的本发明的系统和方法。 射频信号通过大多数障碍物传播到红外线控制信号。 用地址增强每个控制信号允许在具有多个发射机和接收机的环境中具有极大的选择性。

公开(公告)号：US07010361B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10874083

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: David M. Maymudes

Inventor： David M. Maymudes

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  G05B2219/31457 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A clock radio includes a clock a user interface that is dynamically configurable from a remote computer. Once configured, the user interface allows a user to select radio programs that are accessible by the remote computer. When a user selects a radio program via the interface, a signal indicating the selected radio program is transmitted from the clock radio to the remote computer. The remote computer then accesses the selected radio program and transmits the selected radio program to speaker(s) for broadcast.

Abstract translation: 时钟收音机包括可从远程计算机动态配置的用户界面的时钟。 一旦配置，用户界面允许用户选择可由远程计算机访问的无线电节目。 当用户经由接口选择无线电节目时，指示所选择的无线电节目的信号从时钟无线电发送到远程计算机。 然后，远程计算机访问所选择的无线电节目并将所选择的无线电节目发送到用于广播的扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US06998955B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10215423

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: Michael A. Ballew ,  Larry D. Mason

Inventor： Michael A. Ballew ,  Larry D. Mason

IPC: G05B19/00

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

Abstract: This invention is directed to a system and method for actuating an electronic device having a first protocol with a command device having a second protocol so as to actuate such consumer device regardless of differences in protocol. An electronic device may be remote controlled through a infrared protocol for such functions as being turned on, turned off, or other functions related to the specific device. As such, command devices, such as remote controls are highly specialized and dependent upon the protocol of the electronic device for actuating such device. This invention allows a command device of any protocol to actuate a electronic device of any other protocol through associating the input signal to the electronic device with an output signal from the command device and converting one protocol to another with associated command.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于致动具有第一协议的电子设备的系统和方法，其中命令设备具有第二协议以便致动这种消费者设备而不管协议的不同。 电子设备可以通过红外协议进行远程控制，用于打开，关闭或与特定设备相关的其他功能。 因此，诸如遥控器的命令装置是高度专门化的，并且取决于用于致动这种装置的电子装置的协议。 本发明允许任何协议的命令装置通过将输入信号与电子设备相关联的命令装置的输出信号和将一个协议转换为具有相关命令的另一个协议来致动任何其他协议的电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060004937A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10884754

申请日：2004-07-02

Applicant: Michael Ip ,  Yancy Chen ,  John Romano

Inventor： Michael Ip ,  Yancy Chen ,  John Romano

IPC: G06F13/10

CPC classification number: H04B1/202 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for a universal remote control system for controlling entertainment-related functions, includes: a remote control device configured to transmit a control signal with a command; a computer configured to translate the command into a modified command and to transmit the modified command in a modified control signal; and an electronic device configured to perform a device function, in response to the modified command. In another embodiment of the invention, a method for a universal remote control system for controlling entertainment-related functions, includes: transmitting a control signal with a command from a remote control device; translating, by a computer, the command into a modified command and transmitting, by the computer, the modified command in a modified control signal to an electronic device; and performing a device function by the electronic device, in response to the modified command.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中，一种用于控制娱乐相关功能的通用遥控系统的装置，包括：配置成用命令发送控制信号的遥控装置; 计算机，被配置为将所述命令转换为修改的命令，并且以经修改的控制信号发送所述修改的命令; 以及电子设备，被配置为响应于修改的命令执行设备功能。 在本发明的另一实施例中，一种用于控制娱乐相关功能的通用遥控系统的方法包括：利用来自遥控装置的命令发送控制信号; 通过计算机将命令转换成修改的命令，并由计算机将经修改的控制信号中的修改命令发送到电子设备; 以及响应于修改的命令，由电子设备执行设备功能。

公开(公告)号：US20050286646A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11109013

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Gary Fails ,  Lauren Dunn ,  Paul Kleissler

Inventor： Gary Fails ,  Lauren Dunn ,  Paul Kleissler

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  H04J13/04 ,  H04J13/06 ,  H04L27/00

CPC classification number: H04J13/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: A wireless control system and a method for controlling devices (e.g., luminaires, dimmers, effects devices, stepper motors, and the like) used in entertainment lighting applications is disclosed. Embodiments disclose a modular transceiver utilizing a wireless broadcasting transmission technique and a wireless control system where an interface between a controller and controlled devices is facilitated using the transceivers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在娱乐照明应用中使用的无线控制系统和控制设备（例如，灯具，调光器，效果器，步进电机等）的方法。 实施例公开了一种使用无线广播传输技术的模块化收发器和无线控制系统，其中利用收发器便于控制器和受控设备之间的接口。

公开(公告)号：US06980150B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10827137

申请日：2004-04-19

Applicant: James N. Conway, Jr. ,  Patrick H. Hayes

Inventor： James N. Conway, Jr. ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C19/12

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A system which can be configured to communicate command codes to one or more home appliances which includes a keypad and a relay unit. At least one key on the keypad is associated with at least one command code from a plurality of command codes stored in a memory. The system determines if the at least one key on the keypad has been activated or if a command signal transmission that identifies the at least one key on the keypad has been received from the relay unit. When it is determined that either the at least one key has been activated or the command signal transmission that identifies the at least one key has been received, the system communicates to the one or more of home appliances the one or more command codes that have been associated to the at least one key on the keypad.

Abstract translation: 一种可被配置为将命令代码传送到包括小键盘和中继单元的一个或多个家用电器的系统。 键盘上的至少一个键与存储在存储器中的多个命令代码中的至少一个命令代码相关联。 系统确定键盘上的至少一个键是否已经被激活，或者是否已经从中继单元接收到识别小键盘上的至少一个键的命令信号传输。 当确定至少一个密钥已经被激活或者已经接收到标识至少一个密钥的命令信号传输时，系统向一个或多个家用电器通信一个或多个命令代码 与键盘上的至少一个键相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20050046545A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10898895

申请日：2004-07-26

Applicant: Jon Skekloff ,  Garry Krouse

Inventor： Jon Skekloff ,  Garry Krouse

IPC: B60R25/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04B1/00 ,  G06F7/04

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  G07C9/00698 ,  G07C2009/00928 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A wireless control system for a vehicle includes a controller provided in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle component in response to a first signal transmitted from a first transmitter and a transceiver provided in the vehicle for receiving a second signal from a second transmitter. The second signal differs from the first signal. The transceiver is configured to transmit a third signal to the controller in response to the second signal, the third signal emulating at least a portion of the first signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的无线控制系统包括：控制器，其设置在车辆中，用于响应于从第一发射机发送的第一信号和设置在车辆中的收发机接收来自第二发射机的第二信号来控制车辆部件。 第二信号与第一信号不同。 收发器被配置为响应于第二信号向控制器发送第三信号，第三信号模拟第一信号的至少一部分。