公开(公告)号：US20090116691A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11574049

申请日：2005-08-17

Applicant: Holger R. SCHOLL

Inventor： Holger R. SCHOLL

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: The invention describes a method for locating an object (B1, B1′, B2, B3) associated with a device (D1, D2, D3) to be controlled, which method comprises aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) at a target area (A), generating an image (3) of the target area (A) aimed at by the pointing device (1) and analysing the target area image (3) to determine a property of the object (B1, B1′, B2, B3). A feedback signal (4), regarding the property of the object (B1, B1′, B2, B3), is generated based on analysis of the images (3) and reported to the user by rendering the feedback signal (4) into a tactile indication generated in at least part of the pointing device (1). The invention also describes a pointing device (1), a device control interface (8, 8′) and a system comprising such a pointing device (1) and device control interface (8, 8′) suitable for applying this method. Furthermore, the invention describes a method and a system (15) for controlling a device (D1, D2, D3) using such a method for locating an object (B1, B1′, B2, B3) associated with the device (D1, D2, D3).

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于定位与待控制的设备（D1，D2，D3）相关联的物体（B1，B1'，B2，B3）的方法，该方法包括瞄准包括照相机（2）的指示设备（1） 在目标区域（A）处，生成由指示装置（1）瞄准的目标区域（A）的图像（3），并分析目标区域图像（3）以确定对象的属性（B1，B1 '，B2，B3）。 基于对图像（3）的分析，产生关于对象（B1，B1'，B2，B3）的属性的反馈信号（4），并通过使反馈信号（4）变为 在指示装置（1）的至少一部分中产生的触觉指示。 本发明还描述了一种指点设备（1），设备控制接口（8,8'）以及包括这种指向设备（1）和适于应用该方法的设备控制接口（8,8'）的系统。 此外，本发明描述了一种使用这种用于定位与设备（D1，D2）相关联的对象（B1，B1'，B2，B3）的方法来控制设备（D1，D2，D3）的方法和系统（15） ，D3）。

公开(公告)号：US20080231464A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US12002089

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: Mark E. Lewis ,  Jose Luiz Yamada

Inventor： Mark E. Lewis ,  Jose Luiz Yamada

IPC: H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: A system and method for targeted, remote switching of electrical appliances. The system includes a transmitter for selectively producing a directional output signal and a receiver for detecting the directional output signal from the transmitter. The receiver produces an output signal when the directional output signal from the transmitter is detected that is received by a microcontroller that is incorporated into a switch controller. The microcontroller produces an output that switches the electrical appliance to which the switch controller is connected on and/or off. Although not limited to this use, the system and method of the present invention are particularly adapted for controlling individual light fixtures, even though several fixtures are wired into a single circuit, allowing the individual fixtures to be switched on and/or off as needed and, in the case of light fixtures with multiple bulbs, the dimming of the fixture by switching individual bulbs in the fixture off.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电器的目标，远程切换的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于选择性地产生定向输出信号的发射机和用于检测来自发射机的方向输出信号的接收机。 当检测到来自发射机的定向输出信号被接收到并入到开关控制器中的微控制器时，接收器产生输出信号。 微控制器产生一个输出，用于切换开关控制器所连接的电气设备和/或关闭。 尽管不限于此，本发明的系统和方法特别适用于控制各个灯具，即使几个灯具被连接到单个电路中，允许根据需要接通和/或关闭各个灯具， 在具有多个灯泡的灯具的情况下，通过将固定装置中的单个灯泡切断来对灯具进行调光。

公开(公告)号：US20070241926A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11379220

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Hung-Yi Chen ,  Wei-Nan William Tseng ,  Cheng-Te Tseng ,  Yen-Ju Huang

Inventor： Hung-Yi Chen ,  Wei-Nan William Tseng ,  Cheng-Te Tseng ,  Yen-Ju Huang

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L2012/2849

Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of network devices in a network with a control point includes registering the plurality of network devices with the control point through the network, providing each of the plurality of network devices with an infrared (IR) sensor, pointing an IR transmitter of the control point at a selected network device, activating the IR transmitter of the control point to emit an IR beam at the IR sensor of the selected network device, establishing a control link between the control point and the selected network device through the network in response to the IR sensor of the selected network device receiving the IR beam from the control point, and issuing a control signal from the control point to the selected network device through the network using the established control link so that the selected network device performs a specified action corresponding to the control signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用控制点控制网络中的多个网络设备的方法包括通过网络将多个网络设备登记到控制点，为多个网络设备中的每一个提供红外（IR）传感器，指向IR 在所选择的网络设备处的控制点的发射机，激活控制点的IR发射机在所选择的网络设备的IR传感器处发射IR波束，通过网络在控制点和所选择的网络设备之间建立控制链路 响应于所选择的网络设备的IR传感器从控制点接收IR光束，并且通过使用所建立的控制链路的网络从控制点向所选择的网络设备发出控制信号，使得所选择的网络设备执行 与控制信号对应的指定动作。

公开(公告)号：US07139562B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10663510

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Gantetsu Matsui

Inventor： Gantetsu Matsui

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: A remote control device, which controls any of a plurality of apparatuses by transmitting a remote control signal for controlling a target apparatus in response to a user operation, detects a position of the remote control device and generates self-position information indicating the position, and specifies one of the apparatuses that is the closest in distance from the remote control device, as the target apparatus, based on the generated self-position information and a predetermined criterion. When the remote control device detects a user operation, the remote control device transmits a remote control signal corresponding to the detected user operation.

Abstract translation: 一种遥控装置，其通过发送用于响应于用户操作的目标装置的控制信号来控制多个装置中的任一个，检测遥控装置的位置并产生表示该位置的自身位置信息，以及 基于所生成的自身位置信息和预定标准，指定与遥控装置距离最近的装置之一作为目标装置。 当遥控装置检测到用户操作时，遥控装置发送与检测到的用户操作相对应的遥控信号。

公开(公告)号：US07110761B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10473047

申请日：2002-03-26

Applicant: Jukka Remes ,  Juhani Latvakoski

Inventor： Jukka Remes ,  Juhani Latvakoski

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an electronic device. The method comprises pointing using a pointing device at a link device in order to create a wireless data transmission connection between the pointing device and the link device, and transferring identification data between the pointing device and the link device along the created data transmission connection. Next, a first association between the identification data of the pointing device and the identification data of the link device is formed. After this, a second association between the identification data of the user of the pointing device and the identification data device to be controlled communicating with the link device is formed.

Abstract translation: 用于控制电子设备的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用链接设备上的指示设备进行指向，以便在指示设备和链接设备之间创建无线数据传输连接，以及沿所创建的数据传输连接在指向设备和链接设备之间传送标识数据。 接下来，形成指示装置的识别数据与链接装置的识别数据之间的第一关联。 之后，形成指示设备的用户的识别数据与要与该链接设备通信的被控制的识别数据设备之间的第二关联。

公开(公告)号：US20050162569A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10753934

申请日：2004-01-06

Applicant: Jon Fairhurst ,  Henry Fang ,  Bryan Hallberg ,  Mark Hanley ,  Vishnu Rao ,  Jeffrey Sampsell

Inventor： Jon Fairhurst ,  Henry Fang ,  Bryan Hallberg ,  Mark Hanley ,  Vishnu Rao ,  Jeffrey Sampsell

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved television remote control system and method with alphanumeric keyboard input. The alphanumeric keyboard input might be used in interactive televisions to control applications and functions. The remote control includes alphanumeric and controls keyboards, an encoder to encode the alphanumeric and control keyboards with alphanumeric and control codes, respectively, and a transmitter to transmit the alphanumeric and control codes to the television.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有字母数字键盘输入的改进的电视遥控系统和方法。 字母数字键盘输入可用于交互式电视机中以控制应用程序和功能。 遥控器包括字母数字和控制键盘，编码器分别用字母数字和控制代码对字母数字和控制键盘进行编码，以及发送器将字母数字和控制代码发送到电视机。

公开(公告)号：US20040208588A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：US10034667

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

Inventor： Antonio J. Colmenarez ,  Eric Cohen-Solal ,  Mi-Suen Lee ,  Daniel Pelletier ,  Ian Lyall McClelland

IPC: H04B010/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/202 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: System and method for automatically programming a universal remote. In the system, the remote acquires identification data from a particular device at which it is pointed. The data is processed to determine command protocols associated with the particular device. Control commands for the particular device input to the remote by a user are formatted according to the command protocols associated with the particular device.

Abstract translation: 自动编程通用遥控器的系统和方法。 在系统中，远程从指定的特定设备获取识别数据。 处理数据以确定与特定设备相关联的命令协议。 根据与特定设备相关联的命令协议格式化用户输入到远程的特定设备的控制命令。

公开(公告)号：US06794830B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10729612

申请日：2003-12-05

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: H05B3702

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

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：US06717528B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US09506238

申请日：2000-02-17

Applicant: Winslow Scott Burleson ,  David Lu ,  John Martin Mullaly

Inventor： Winslow Scott Burleson ,  David Lu ,  John Martin Mullaly

IPC: G08C1900

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: A system and method for providing dynamic feedback projection from a hand held pointing device is provided. The system includes a hand held pointing device that is capable of two way communication with appliance interfaces associated with appliances that are controllable by the hand held pointing device. The hand held pointer is capable of transmitting signals to the appliance interfaces and receiving response signals from the appliance interfaces. The hand held pointing device further includes a visible light projection apparatus for projecting light onto a remote surface. The projected light is displaced on the remote surface by a light projection modification apparatus such that the projected light creates images corresponding to the response signals from the appliance interfaces.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从手持式指示装置提供动态反馈投影的系统和方法。 该系统包括手持指示装置，其能够与可由手持指示装置控制的装置相关联的装置接口双向通信。 手持指针能够向设备接口发送信号并从设备接口接收响应信号。 手持指示装置还包括用于将光投射到远程表面上的可见光投射装置。 投射光在光投射改变装置的位置在远程表面上移动，使得投影光产生对应于来自设备接口的响应信号的图像。

公开(公告)号：US06567032B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09343441

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: John Martin Mullaly ,  Winslow Scott Burleson ,  Richard A. Henkler

Inventor： John Martin Mullaly ,  Winslow Scott Burleson ,  Richard A. Henkler

IPC: G08C1912

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A method of directing communication between addressable, electronically-controllable appliances using a generalized pointing device is provided. The pointing device can communicate with dissimilar types of target appliance, and each appliance is associated with an appliance interface that makes the target appliance compatible with the pointing device. Use of the method to direct communication between appliances is believed to allow the convenience associated with the use of a computer's graphical user interface (GUI) to be realized in communication with physical objects, i.e., the target appliances. In particular, the “drag-and-drop” method of using a GUI may be analogous to the pointer-mediated interaction between appliances provided herein. An embodiment of the method includes using the pointing device for: transmitting a selection signal to the first appliance, transmitting a command instructing the first appliance to transmit data, transmitting a selection signal to a second appliance, and transmitting a command instructing the second appliance to receive the transmitted data. The data transmitted between appliances may be sent along a pointer-independent transmission path between the appliances, such as over a network. Additionally or alternatively, data may be transmitted from one appliance to the pointer, and then from the pointer to the other appliance.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用广义指示设备来引导可寻址的，电子可控的设备之间的通信的方法。 指点设备可以与不同类型的目标设备通信，并且每个设备与设备接口相关联，该设备接口使目标设备与指示设备兼容。 认为使用该方法来指导设备之间的通信被认为允许与使用计算机的图形用户界面（GUI）相关联的方便地与物理对象即目标设备通信。 特别地，使用GUI的“拖放”方法可以类似于本文提供的设备之间的指针介导的交互。 该方法的一个实施例包括使用指示设备：向第一设备发送选择信号，发送指示第一设备发送数据的命令，向第二设备发送选择信号，以及发送指示第二设备的命令 接收传输的数据。 在设备之间传输的数据可以沿着设备之间的指针无关传输路径发送，例如通过网络发送。 另外或替代地，数据可以从一个设备发送到指针，然后从指针发送到另一个设备。