公开(公告)号：US07120430B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10630168

申请日：2003-07-30

Applicant: Keith A. Christenson ,  Saurabh S. Trivedi ,  Jody K. Harwood

Inventor： Keith A. Christenson ,  Saurabh S. Trivedi ,  Jody K. Harwood

IPC: H04Q7/20 ,  H04M3/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00888 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/62 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A universal remote control establishes a new transmitter identifier when programmed to a particular rolling code scheme by an existing transmitter. During programming, the universal remote control receives at least one activation signal transmitted from the existing transmitter. The activation signal includes an existing transmitter identifier. The activation signal is examined to determine which of a plurality of rolling code schemes was used by the existing transmitter to generate the received activation signal. The new transmitter identifier, different from the existing transmitter identifier, is determined based on the rolling code scheme. Subsequently, when an activation input is received, the universal remote control generates and transmits a new activation signal including the new transmitter identifier.

Abstract translation: 当通过现有发射机编程到特定的滚动码方案时，通用遥控器建立新的发射机标识符。 在编程期间，通用遥控器接收从现有发射机发送的至少一个激活信号。 激活信号包括现有的发射机标识符。 检查激活信号以确定现有发射机使用多个滚动码方案中的哪一种来产生接收到的激活信号。 基于滚动码方案确定与现有发射机标识符不同的新的发射机标识符。 随后，当接收到激活输入时，通用遥控器产生并​​发送包括新的发射机标识符的新的激活信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060152401A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11035484

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: Michael Spilo

Inventor： Michael Spilo

IPC: G08C19/12 ,  H04L17/02

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A controller is connected to one or more media devices. Each media device includes an associated native remote control. The controller includes a data store comprising one or more descriptions of remote control protocols. The user presses a button on the native remote control. The controller receives a resulting signal and compares the signal against the stored remote control protocols. After at least one and preferably less than three key presses, the controller identifies a single remote control protocol associated with the received signals, and thus identifies the media device whose remote control is being used. The user may subsequently use a controller remote control to issue commands to the media device through the controller. The controller may identify a plurality of media devices, and allow the user to issue complex commands. The controller may receive updates to its data store from a server through a network connection.

Abstract translation: 控制器连接到一个或多个媒体设备。 每个媒体设备包括相关的本地遥控器。 该控制器包括数据存储器，其包括远程控制协议的一个或多个描述。 用户按住本机遥控器上的按钮。 控制器接收结果信号并将信号与存储的远程控制协议进行比较。 在至少一个并且优选地小于三个按键之后，控制器识别与接收到的信号相关联的单个远程控制协议，并且因此识别正在使用其远程控制的媒体设备。 用户随后可以使用控制器遥控器通过控制器向媒体设备发出命令。 控制器可以识别多个媒体设备，并允许用户发出复杂的命令。 控制器可以通过网络连接从服务器接收对其数据存储的更新。

公开(公告)号：US20060148456A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11368878

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Mark Chuey

Inventor： Mark Chuey

IPC: H04Q7/38

CPC classification number: H04L12/66 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/62 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M2203/1016

Abstract: A universal remote control interacts with a user to assist in training to one or more appliances. If the appliance is activated by a rolling code activation signal, a sequence of different rolling code activation signals is transmitted until the user indicates a successful rolling code transmission. If the appliance is activated by a fixed code activation signal, a fixed code word is used to generate and transmit each of a sequence of different fixed code activation signals until the user indicates a successful fixed code transmission. In response to an activation input, an activation signal is generated and transmitted based on data stored following user indication of a successful transmission.

公开(公告)号：US20060143572A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11357681

申请日：2006-02-16

Applicant: Wayne Scott ,  Christopher Chambers ,  Han-Sheng Yuh

Inventor： Wayne Scott ,  Christopher Chambers ,  Han-Sheng Yuh

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  G06F9/4411 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N2005/4435 ,  H04N2005/4439

Abstract: A configurable controlling device and associated program that allows a consumer to modify on a personal computer for downloading to the controlling device configuration data which is used to cause the controlling device to perform a function, such as to transmit a command to an appliance, to change the user interface page being displayed, etc. The editor program provides for managed uploading of modified configuration data to a central server facility from which the uploaded, modified configuration data may be made available for managed download to one or more remotely-located controlling devices.

Abstract translation: 一种可配置的控制设备和相关联的程序，其允许消费者在个人计算机上修改以下载到用于使控制设备执行功能的控制设备配置数据，例如向设备发送命令以改变 正在显示的用户界面页面等。编辑器程序提供被管理的上传修改的配置数据到中央服务器设施，从中央服务器设施可以将上传的修改的配置数据从该管理上传到一个或多个远程位置的控制设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060125800A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11290358

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Craig Janik

Inventor： Craig Janik

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: A universal controlling device having a touch-sensitive display which is switchable between two operational modes. In one operational mode, the display provides one or more graphical user interfaces comprised of graphical user interface icons that are selectable to command operational functions of one or more appliances. In a second operational mode, the display provides pointer control where motions made by a stylus or finger in contact with the touch-sensitive display result in corresponding motions of a pointer on a display located remotely from the universal controlling device.

Abstract translation: 具有可在两种操作模式之间切换的触敏显示器的通用控制装置。 在一个操作模式中，显示器提供包括图形用户界面图标的一个或多个图形用户界面，图形用户界面图标可选择以指定一个或多个设备的操作功能。 在第二操作模式中，显示器提供指针控制，其中由触控笔或手指与触敏显示器接触进行的运动导致指针位于远离通用控制装置的显示器上的相应运动。

公开(公告)号：US07046185B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10465147

申请日：2003-06-19

Applicant: Eugene W. Griesau ,  David Gustafson

Inventor： Eugene W. Griesau ,  David Gustafson

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/202 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H03J1/0025

Abstract: A universal remote control unit stores signal formatting data which includes an indication of the category of device to which the signal formatting data corresponds. During programming of the universal remote control unit, the user provides a numerical entry which corresponds to the signal formatting data stored in the memory. The universal remote control unit automatically stores the code entered by the user at the appropriate memory location corresponding to the category of device by analyzing the signal format data to which the code corresponds.

公开(公告)号：US07046161B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10386792

申请日：2003-03-12

Applicant: Patrick H. Hayes

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/42225 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/40117 ,  H04L2012/2849

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

公开(公告)号：US06980120B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US09803272

申请日：2001-03-09

Applicant: Philip K. Yu ,  Calvin C. Fang

Inventor： Philip K. Yu ,  Calvin C. Fang

IPC: G08C17/00 ,  G08L19/00 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M3/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: An improved universal remote control unit (URC) for home entertainment units. The URC has the typical remote controller module for controlling appliances such as TV, stereo, VCR or DVD. Additionally, the URC has a built-in digital recorder module for recording the consumer's voice, or any audio messages from the appliances. The digital recorder module can be implemented with a microphone, a voice recorder chip and a speaker, all integrated with the URC unit. The digital recorder module can even use the battery that is typically used by the URC. The URC alternatively can be implemented with a memory and display screen, coupled to the number keys. Such arrangement allows the telephone information to be punched in, using the numeric keys on the URC, stored in the memory for display.

Abstract translation: 用于家庭娱乐单元的改进的通用遥控单元（URC）。 URC具有用于控制诸如电视，立体声，录像机或DVD的设备的典型的遥控器模块。 此外，URC还具有内置的数字记录器模块，用于记录消费者的声音或来自设备的任何音频信息。 数字记录器模块可以用麦克风，语音记录器芯片和扬声器来实现，所有这些都与URC单元集成。 数字录音机模块甚至可以使用URC通常使用的电池。 URC可以通过耦合到数字键的存储器和显示屏来实现。 这样的布置允许使用存储在存储器中的URC上的数字键打孔电话信息进行显示。

公开(公告)号：US20050231649A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11150030

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Paul Arling

Inventor： Paul Arling

IPC: G08C17/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/47

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42215 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4412 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04N2005/4439

Abstract: Methods for identifying control keys with particular devices are disclosed along with methods of assigning control keys to particular devices. In particular, a remote control comprises a set of hard keys comprising channel group keys and volume group keys and a set of soft keys activated via a touch screen display. The display identifies the device the volume group keys are set to control and the device the channel group keys are set to control. Selecting the device currently controlled by the channel group keys by, for example, depressing the device indicator on the display screen, initiates a set up mode that displays numerous devices that may be controlled by the channel group keys. Selecting one of the numerous devices assigns the channel group keys to that device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于识别具有特定设备的控制键的方法以及将控制键分配给特定设备的方法。 特别地，遥控器包括一组硬键，包括通道组键和音量组键以及通过触摸屏显示激活的一组软键。 显示屏标识设备的卷组密钥设置为控制，设备信道组密钥设置为控制。 通过例如按下显示屏幕上的设备指示器来选择当前由通道组键控制的设备，启动显示可由通道组键控制的许多设备的设置模式。 选择众多设备中的一个将通道组键分配给该设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050191999A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US10974773

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: Fumiyoshi Tezuka

Inventor： Fumiyoshi Tezuka

IPC: H04Q9/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04M3/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04M2201/16 ,  H04M2242/14

Abstract: Since the device priority order table T1 defining the priority order corresponding to the device which a user usually uses is stored in the remote control apparatus 1, the remote control apparatus 1 can be promptly connected to the device with the high priority. Also even in case it is connected to the other device and performs the key input processing to the other device, when the key input is not carried out for a predetermined time, the connection to the device with the higher priority is automatically recovered. Even if a plurality of connections are simultaneously supported, a prompt operation can be performed without a user's recognition of a time lag to the key input processing.

Abstract translation: 由于定义与用户通常使用的设备对应的优先顺序的设备优先级顺序表T 1被存储在遥控设备1中，所以遥控设备1能够以高优先级的方式及时地连接到设备。 即使在连接到其他设备并且对其他设备执行密钥输入处理的情况下，当键输入未被执行预定时间时，与具有较高优先级的设备的连接被自动恢复。 即使同时支持多个连接，也可以不进行用户对密钥输入处理的时滞的识别而进行提示操作。