公开(公告)号：US20100332979A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12491688

申请日：2009-06-25

Applicant: Rex Xu ,  Cesar Alvarado

Inventor： Rex Xu ,  Cesar Alvarado

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23077 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A system displays a representation of an original equipment remote control device for a target device to be controlled using a macro button of a configurable controlling device. The displayed representation of the original equipment remote control device includes representations of buttons that would be used on the original equipment remote control device to control controllable functions of the target device. The system accepts input by which one or more of the displayed representations of buttons are selected. The macro button is then configured whereby an activation of the macro button will cause a transmission of commands from the configurable controlling device to control those controllable functions of the target devices that correspond to the one or more of the displayed representations of buttons that were selected.

Abstract translation: 系统使用可配置控制设备的宏按钮显示要控制的目标设备的原始设备远程控制设备的表示。 原始设备遥控设备的显示表示包括将在原始设备遥控设备上使用的按钮的表示，以控制目标设备的可控功能。 系统接受输入，通过该输入选择一个或多个显示的按钮表示。 然后配置宏按钮，由此宏按钮的激活将导致来自可配置控制设备的命令的传输，以控制与所选择的按钮的所显示的一个或多个表示相对应的目标设备的那些可控功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100328134A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12918091

申请日：2009-02-17

Applicant: Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen ,  Michael Walter Paul D'Hoore ,  Lucas Griet Johan Hellemans

Inventor： Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen ,  Michael Walter Paul D'Hoore ,  Lucas Griet Johan Hellemans

IPC: G08C19/12

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: In an apparatus (1), such as a database or a processor/memory combination of a remote control system (10), for supplying for example infrared codes defining functions for remotely controlling devices, code-sets comprise function-code-combinations for each one of two/more different functions. By distinguishing main-functions such as power on/off and sub-functions such as channel up/down and volume up/down, code-sets can be allocated to a group of code-sets for a target device in case a code of a function-code-combination for the main-function is valid for the target device. This increases an efficiency of the apparatus (1). The group of code-sets may form a tree, whereby the main-function and its code(s) form a root of the tree, whereby a sub-function forms a branch of the tree and a code or codes defining this sub-function form a leaf or leaves of the branch. The group of code-sets may be defined for device-types and/or device-brands.

Abstract translation: 在用于提供例如定义用于远程控制设备的功能的红外代码的诸如数据库或远程控制系统（10）的处理器/存储器组合的装置（1）中，代码集包括用于每个的功能代码组合 两个/更多不同功能之一。 通过区分诸如电源开/关的主要功能以及诸如通道上/下和音量增大/减小的子功能，可以将码集分配给目标设备的一组代码集，以防万一代码 主功能的功能代码组合对目标设备有效。 这提高了装置（1）的效率。 代码集组可以形成树，由此主函数及其代码形成树的根，由此子函数形成树的分支和定义该子函数的代码或代码 形成分枝的叶子或叶子。 可以为设备类型和/或设备品牌定义一组代码集。

公开(公告)号：US07860679B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11787867

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: Valérie Rouhier ,  Jean-Michel Orsat ,  Florent Pellarin

Inventor： Valérie Rouhier ,  Jean-Michel Orsat ,  Florent Pellarin

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/61 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L12/282

Abstract: A method of testing and installing a remote control unit (RCU) for controlling elements (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3) of a home automation network, intended for managing the security or heat or light comfort in a building, comprising the use of software (ALS) emulating the remote control unit in a computer (PCU) to define a virtual remote control unit (VRCU), and the configuring of the virtual remote control unit to enable the elements of the network to be controlled, wherein sending rights are assigned to the virtual remote control unit at the time of that configuration and wherein the cancellation of these sending rights results at least from a step for copying the configuration (CFG) of the virtual remote control unit in the remote control unit.

Abstract translation: 一种测试和安装用于控制家庭自动化网络的元件（ACT1，ACT2，ACT3）的遥控单元（RCU）的方法，用于管理建筑物中的安全性或热或轻的舒适性，包括使用软件（ALS ）模拟计算机（PCU）中的远程控制单元以定义虚拟遥控单元（VRCU），以及配置虚拟遥控单元以使网络的元件能够被控制，其中发送权限被分配给 虚拟遥控单元，并且其中，至少从用于复制遥控单元中的虚拟遥控单元的配置（CFG）的步骤得到这些发送权限的取消。

公开(公告)号：US07796889B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11068440

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Michael C. Rourke

Inventor： Michael C. Rourke

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04B10/1143

Abstract: A system for controlling diverse infrared controlled devices, capable of emulating infrared signals provided by diverse infrared remote controls by recording them, and then using information derived from the recorded signals to reproduce the signals. A received infrared signal is sampled, stored, edge trimmed and compressed into a table of entries. Each entry indicates a level and a length of a portion of the associated infrared signal having that level. The compression also eliminates transients from the captured infrared signal. The table fully describes the captured infrared signal. A table header may contain the frequency at which the captured infrared signal was sampled, and the number of table entries used to describe the signal. During playback, a file containing the table for a user selected infrared signal may be opened and read into a dynamic memory. The vector table header information may be used to determine the number of stored vector table entries, and to determine the sampling rate at which the associated infrared signal was captured. An infrared shift register in specialized hardware shifts out one bit of data every sampling cycle until each bit of data described by each entry in the vector table has been transmitted. The disclosed system may be conveniently embodied to be voice controlled, to enable voice control over all infrared remote controlled devices in a disabled user's living environment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制多种红外线控制装置的系统，其能够通过记录各种红外遥控器来模拟红外线信号，然后使用从记录信号导出的信息来再现信号。 接收到的红外信号被采样，存储，边缘修剪并压缩成条目表。 每个条目表示具有该电平的相关联的红外信号的一部分的电平和长度。 压缩也消除了捕获的红外信号的瞬变。 该表完全描述了捕获的红外信号。 表头可以包含采集的红外信号的频率以及用于描述信号的表格的数量。 在回放期间，可以打开包含用户选择的红外信号的表的文件并将其读入动态存储器。 矢量表头信息可以用于确定存储的矢量表条目的数量，并且确定捕获相关联的红外线信号的采样率。 专用硬件中的红外移位寄存器每采样周期移出一位数据，直到向量表中的每个条目所描述的每个数据位被发送。 所公开的系统可以被方便地体现为语音控制，以便在禁用的用户的生活环境中对所有红外遥控设备进行语音控制。

公开(公告)号：US07783676B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11823736

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Jonathan Lim ,  Joseph Lee Haughawout

Inventor： Jonathan Lim ,  Joseph Lee Haughawout

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L67/025 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N2005/4428 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: Data indicative of physical characteristics of an object of interest is received at a recognition system having an associated database in which is stored physical characteristic data for a plurality of reference objects each of which is cross-referenced to configuration information for a universal controlling device. The reference system uses the received data and the physical characteristic data for the plurality of reference objects to discern one or more reference objects as being a match for the object of interest. At least a subset of the configuration information that has been cross-referenced to the one or more reference objects discerned by the recognition system as being a match for the object of interest is then used to configure the universal controlling device to enable the universal controlling device to communicate commands to one or more target appliances.

Abstract translation: 在具有相关联的数据库的识别系统处接收指示感兴趣对象的物理特性的数据，其中存储有用于多个参考对象的物理特征数据，每个参考对象与通用控制设备的配置信息相互参照。 参考系统使用接收到的数据和多个参考对象的物理特征数据来将一个或多个参考对象辨别为感兴趣对象的匹配。 至少将由识别系统识别出的一个或多个参考对象交叉引用的配置信息的子集作为与感兴趣对象匹配的配置信息，然后被用于配置通用控制设备以使通用控制设备 将命令传达给一个或多个目标设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100208145A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12371416

申请日：2009-02-13

Applicant: Luke VanDuyn ,  Neil Marten

Inventor： Luke VanDuyn ,  Neil Marten

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A method for programming a control device. The method for programming the control device may include using a graphical programming interface. The graphical programming interface may direct a user through the programming process with text and graphics. The graphical programming interface may provide a control device image that corresponds to the physical control device that is being programmed. The graphical programming interface may graphically verify to a user whether a button was successfully programmed. Additionally, the graphical programming interface may illustrate the correct positioning of one control device to another control device while programming.

Abstract translation: 一种用于编程控制装置的方法。 编程控制装置的方法可以包括使用图形编程接口。 图形编程接口可以引导用户通过文本和图形的编程过程。 图形编程界面可以提供对应于正被编程的物理控制装置的控制装置图像。 图形编程界面可以向用户图形地验证按钮是否被成功编程。 此外，图形编程界面可以在编程时示出一个控制装置对另一控制装置的正确定位。

公开(公告)号：USRE41453E1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US12019370

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Justin D. Wall ,  David M. Wall

Inventor： Justin D. Wall ,  David M. Wall

IPC: G08C19/12

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A universal remote control apparatus that is programmable with software supplied by manufacturers of controllable devices so that a single remote control apparatus has a broad spectrum application capable of operating many different controllable devices. The remote control apparatus is based in a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) having sufficient memory to store the requisite software from a multitude of controllable devices and is operable to send or receive signals to the controllable devices by radio signal or by infra red beam. The remote control apparatus can be coupled to a personal computer to download the requisite software into the memory of the PDA, which can come via software supplied with the controllable device or by accessing the manufacturer's web site and downloading the necessary software therefrom. The display screen of the PDA can then be customized to replicate any control functions with a touch screen actuation control buttons.

Abstract translation: 一种可编程的通用遥控装置，其由可控制装置制造商提供的软件进行编程，使得单个遥控装置具有能够操作许多不同可控装置的广谱应用。 遥控设备基于具有足够的存储器的个人数字助理（PDA），用于从多个可控设备存储所需的软件，并且可操作地通过无线电信号或红外线发送或接收信号到可控设备。 远程控制装置可以耦合到个人计算机，以将必需的软件下载到PDA的存储器中，PDA的存储器可以经由可控设备提供的软件或通过访问制造商的网站并从其下载必要的软件。 然后可以定制PDA的显示屏幕以利用触摸屏致动控制按钮来复制任何控制功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100145485A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12634722

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Isabelle DUCHENE ,  Luc Marais ,  Jean-Noël Loiseau

Inventor： Isabelle DUCHENE ,  Luc Marais ,  Jean-Noël Loiseau

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/23156 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: Method of operating a home automation system comprising: at least one home automation equipment item of a building, the home automation equipment item being associated with a specific equipment control means, a device for controlling this home automation equipment item, comprising a display and control screen on which a portion of the screen is assigned to the display of a first graphic representation, associated with this equipment item, the control device being separate from the specific control means, which system comprises a step for setting at least one value of a parameter of the home automation equipment item involved in the definition of a scenario, this setting step being able to be both implemented by action on the specific control means so as to cause a phase for modification of the state of the home automation equipment item and by action on the control device so as to cause a phase for modification of the appearance of the first graphic representation of the home automation equipment item.

Abstract translation: 一种操作家庭自动化系统的方法，包括：建筑物的至少一个家庭自动化设备项目，与特定设备控制装置相关联的家庭自动化设备项目，用于控制该家庭自动化设备项目的设备，包括显示和控制屏幕 其中屏幕的一部分被分配给与该设备项目相关联的第一图形表示的显示，该控制设备与特定控制装置分离，该系统包括用于设置至少一个参数值的步骤 涉及场景定义的家庭自动化设备项目，该设置步骤能够通过对特定控制装置的动作来实现，从而导致对家庭自动化设备项目的状态进行修改的阶段，并且通过动作 控制装置，以便引起修改家庭自动化的第一图形表示的外观的阶段 n设备项目。

公开(公告)号：US20100134318A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12633125

申请日：2009-12-08

Applicant: Joseph Lee Haughawout ,  Patrick H. Hayes

Inventor： Joseph Lee Haughawout ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/025 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N2005/4428 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A user provides to an image recognition system an image that is intended to be used to identify one or more appliances that are to be controlled by a universal controlling device. The image recognition system has access to a database of images that have been cross-referenced to appliances and configuration information for those appliances. The image recognition system uses the provided image to identify one or more appliances to be controlled using the universal controlling device and, accordingly, the configuration information for those one or more appliances so identified. The configuration information may then be provided to a user for manual provision to the universal controlling device or be provided in a form for downloading into the universal controlling device, whether directly or via an intermediate device. The configuration information may also be provided to an intermediate device which has programming for use in connection with a process of configuring the universal controlling device.

Abstract translation: 用户向图像识别系统提供旨在用于识别要由通用控制设备控制的一个或多个设备的图像。 图像识别系统可以访问已经与设备交互参考的图像数据库和这些设备的配置信息。 图像识别系统使用所提供的图像来识别要使用通用控制装置进行控制的一个或多个装置，并且因此使用所识别的那些一个或多个装置的配置信息。 然后可以将配置信息提供给用户手动提供给通用控制设备，或者以用于下载到通用控制设备的形式提供，无论是直接地还是经由中间设备。 配置信息还可以被提供给具有与配置通用控制设备的过程结合使用的编程的中间设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100123613A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12272309

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Jeffrey Kohanek ,  Jeremy K. Black

Inventor： Jeffrey Kohanek ,  Jeremy K. Black

IPC: G08C17/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A universal controlling device is provided with one or more buttons which, when activated in a set up mode, serves to initiate a rapid configuration of the controlling device to utilize one of a group of pre-selected command data sets.

Abstract translation: 通用控制装置设置有一个或多个按钮，当在设置模式下被激活时，该按钮用于启动控制装置的快速配置以利用一组预先选择的命令数据集中的一个。