公开(公告)号：US06970127B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US09898642

申请日：2001-07-03

Applicant: Selim Shlomo Rakib

Inventor： Selim Shlomo Rakib

IPC: G08B13/196 ,  G08B15/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N9/804 ,  G08C19/12

CPC classification number: H04N21/4147 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G08B13/19658 ,  G08B13/19684 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04B7/18584 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/16 ,  H04L69/168 ,  H04L69/169 ,  H04L2012/6424 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/7605 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4381 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A system for wireless remote control of a gateway and ordering or invocation of services provided by a headend. The remote control includes a video display and user input device or keyboard and can decompress and display compressed streaming video in some embodiments. Some species of the remote control can act as web browsers, appliance control, TIVO function control, an IP telephony telephone, a cellular telephone and/or an MP3 player. In some embodiments, the gateway and/or headend can implement TIVO-like functions under control from a wireless remote of custom design or implemented on a Personal Digital Assistant.

Abstract translation: 用于无线远程控制网关并排序或调用由头端提供的服务的系统。 遥控器包括视频显示器和用户输入设备或键盘，并且在一些实施例中可以解压缩和显示压缩流视频。 遥控器的一些种类可以用作网络浏览器，设备控制，TIVO功能控制，IP电话电话，蜂窝电话和/或MP3播放器。 在一些实施例中，网关和/或头端可以在来自定制设计的无线遥控器的控制下实现类似TIVO的功能，或者在个人数字助理上实现。

公开(公告)号：US20050110751A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US11020064

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Steven Shafer ,  Daniel Wilson

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Steven Shafer ,  Daniel Wilson

IPC: G08C17/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: A system and process for selecting objects in an ubiquitous computing environment where various electronic devices are controlled by a computer via a network connection and the objects are selected by a user pointing to them with a wireless RF pointer. By a combination of electronic sensors onboard the pointer and external calibrated cameras, a host computer equipped with an RF transceiver decodes the orientation sensor values transmitted to it by the pointer and computes the orientation and 3D position of the pointer. This information, along with a model defining the locations of each object in the environment that is associated with a controllable electronic component, is used to determine what object a user is pointing at so as to select that object for further control actions.

Abstract translation: 用于在无处不在的计算环境中选择对象的系统和过程，其中各种电子设备经由网络连接由计算机控制，并且由用户通过无线RF指针指向它们来选择对象。 通过组合指示器上的电子传感器和外部校准的相机，配备有RF收发器的主计算机解码由指针发送给它的定向传感器值，并计算指示器的取向和3D位置。 该信息以及定义环境中与可控电子组件相关联的每个对象的位置的模型被用于确定用户所指向的对象，以便选择该对象以用于进一步的控制动作。

公开(公告)号：US20050024226A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10923916

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Patrick Hayes ,  Gregory Johns ,  James Conway

Inventor： Patrick Hayes ,  Gregory Johns ,  James Conway

IPC: G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G10K11/00 ,  H04B1/20 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G08C19/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050018648A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10846332

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Erik Scheelke

Inventor： Erik Scheelke

IPC: G08C23/04 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04N21/4821 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of distributing and reproducing infrared signals within a digital network is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control unit for digitizing a received infrared signal command from a wireless remote and transmitting the digitized signal over the digital network. The apparatus also comprises at least one transceiver device coupled to the network and identified by the control unit to receive the digitized signal and reproduce the infrared signal as originally received. The transceiver device can provide the reproduced infrared signal to at least one electronic device located within a vicinity of the transceiver device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在数字网络内分配和再现红外信号的装置和方法。 该装置包括一个控制单元，用于数字化来自无线遥控器的接收到的红外信号命令，并通过数字网络发送数字化信号。 该设备还包括耦合到网络并由控制单元识别以接收数字化信号并再现原始接收的红外信号的至少一个收发器设备。 收发器设备可以将再现的红外信号提供给位于收发器设备附近的至少一个电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050017949A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10625088

申请日：2003-07-22

Applicant: Daniel Dunn ,  Nike Mikes

Inventor： Daniel Dunn ,  Nike Mikes

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N17/04 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: A remote control providing the means for making adjustments to a plurality of electronic display screens. The remote control provides the means to control a selected group or groups from the array of electronic displays or of the entire array of multiple electronic display screens. The commands being sent would include but are not limited to brightness up and down, contrast up and down, input source, color intensity, aspect ratio, ‘on/off’ features and other commands or adjustments applicable to an array of multiple electronic displays. The adjustments can be made simultaneously or in a desired sequence. The remote control transmits information via infra-red, radio frequency or other wireless means to a remote sensor with a microprocessor located within the electronic display or to a central microprocessor that serves to further the signal to each electronic display.

Abstract translation: 遥控器，提供用于调整多个电子显示屏的装置。 遥控器提供了控制来自电子显示器阵列或多个电子显示屏幕的整个阵列的选定组或组的方法。 所发送的命令将包括但不限于上下亮度，对比度上下，输入源，颜色强度，宽高比，“打开/关闭”功能以及适用于多个电子显示器阵列的其他命令或调整。 调整可以同时进行或以期望的顺序进行。 远程控制器通过红外，射频或其他无线装置将信息传送到具有位于电子显示器内的微处理器的远程传感器或用于将信号进一步扩展到每个电子显示器的中央微处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20040254649A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10852587

申请日：2004-05-24

Inventor： C. J. Jason Huang ,  Jong-Min Deng

IPC: G05B013/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/23027 ,  G05B2219/23093 ,  G05B2219/25167 ,  G05B2219/25168 ,  G05B2219/2613 ,  G05B2219/2615 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A system and a method for integrating electronic apparatuses, e.g. information appliances, are provided. The present invention detects and stores the functions of each electronic apparatus in advance. When one of the electronic apparatuses transmits a signal to execute a particular function, the present invention determines which electronic apparatus is the most suitable to execute the function and sends the signal to the very electronic apparatus without manual operations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于集成电子设备的系统和方法，例如， 信息家电。 本发明预先检测和存储每个电子设备的功能。 当电子设备中的一个发送执行特定功能的信号时，本发明确定哪个电子设备是最适合执行功能的，并且在没有手动操作的情况下将信号发送到非常电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20040176141A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10773126

申请日：2004-02-05

Inventor： Steve Christensen ,  Hector Aguirre ,  Robert P. Farinelli

IPC: H04M001/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2805 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: A signal-repeating device control arrangement facilitates user control of various types of media equipment in a facility. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, the different types of user-controllable media equipment are located with respective user-interface units in various zones of the facility to provide user-selectable interaction for the user. The signal-repeating device control arrangement includes a transceiver for wirelessly communicating with a user's remote control, a data-routing circuit for communication with packet-communicating devices such as over an Ethernet, and an emulation circuit for providing an interface to manufacturer-specific equipment for control of other devices types and/or user input devices. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a related arrangement in which the base station includes a data port adapted to download information for configuring both the signal-repeating base-station and, via the base-station transceiver, for configuring the user-interface control device.

Abstract translation: 信号重复设备控制装置便于用户对设施中的各种媒体设备的控制。 根据本发明的示例实施例，不同类型的用户可控媒体设备位于设施的各个区域中的相应用户接口单元，以为用户提供用户可选择的交互。 信号重复设备控制装置包括用于与用户的远程控制无线通信的收发器，用于与诸如以太网之类的分组通信设备通信的数据路由电路，以及用于向制造商专用设备提供接口的仿真电路 用于控制其他设备类型和/或用户输入设备。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种相关的布置，其中基站包括适于下载用于配置信号重复基站的信息的数据端口，并且经由基站收发器用于配置用户接口控制 设备。

公开(公告)号：US20040150530A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：US10762803

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Kosuke Haruki

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/38 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42661 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A wireless AV station is furnished with an Internet browsing function, a TV viewing function, a TV recording and playback function and a message board function, and these multiple functions are activated by a command from a plurality of personal computers each operating as remote controllers, and/or a dedicated remote controller. A control portion executes exclusive control among multiple functions based on exclusive control data, so that concurrently available functions may be used independently by a plurality of remote controllers.

Abstract translation: 无线AV站具有互联网浏览功能，电视观看功能，电视记录和播放功能以及留言板功能，并且这些多功能由来自多个个人计算机的命令激活，每个个人计算机作为遥控器操作， 和/或专用遥控器。 控制部分基于排他控制数据执行多个功能中的排他控制，使得可以由多个遥控器独立使用同时可用的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20040106398A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：US10675859

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.

Inventor： Kelly Statham ,  Fumio Kamimura

IPC: H04M003/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/083 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04R29/004 ,  H04R2420/07

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for remotely controlling a set of functions for a wireless audio system from a remote control. The method includes the steps of generating a digitally modulated pilot tone, and transmitting this pilot tone within a radio communication to a wireless receiver. The digitally modulated pilot tone carries data about a plurality of functions related to an audio source and its associated transmitter. The method further includes a step of receiving the data at a wireless receiver, augmenting it by information related to the wireless receiver, and communicating the resulting data via a communication network to a remote central control. The method further includes monitoring the resulting data at the remote central control, diagnosing detected problems associated with the wireless audio system, and communicating to the wireless audio system appropriate remedial action to alleviate the detected problems.

Abstract translation: 提供一种方法和装置，用于远程控制来自遥控器的无线音频系统的一组功能。 该方法包括以下步骤：产生数字调制的导频音，并且在无线电通信中将该导频音发送到无线接收机。 数字调制的导频音携带关于与音频源及其相关联的发射机相关的多个功能的数据。 该方法还包括在无线接收机处接收数据的步骤，通过与无线接收机相关的信息来增加数据，以及经由通信网络将结果数据传送到远程中央控制器。 该方法还包括监视远程中央控制处的结果数据，诊断与无线音频系统相关的检测到的问题，以及与无线音频系统通信适当的补救动作以减轻检测到的问题。

公开(公告)号：US06678740B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09602303

申请日：2000-06-23

Applicant: Selim Shlomo Rakib ,  Fabrice Michel Raymond Quinard ,  Peter Albert Monta

Inventor： Selim Shlomo Rakib ,  Fabrice Michel Raymond Quinard ,  Peter Albert Monta

IPC: G06F1516

CPC classification number: H04N7/173 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G08B13/19658 ,  G08B13/19667 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  H04B7/18584 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/16 ,  H04L69/168 ,  H04L69/169 ,  H04L2012/6424 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: A system for providing video-on-demand service, broadband internet access and other broadband services over T-carrier systems including a pull multiplexer cherrypicker at the head end is disclosed. The pull multiplexer receives upstream requests and cull out MPEG or other compressed video packets, IP packets and other data packet types to satisfy the requests or to send pushed programming downstream. The downstream can be DSL or HFC. Each customer has a cable modem, DSL modem or a gateway which interfaces multiple signal sources to a LAN to which settop decoders, digital phones, personal computers, digital FAX machines, video cameras, digital VCRs etc. can be attached. Each gateway can coupled the LAN to a DSL line or HFC through a cable modem or a satellite dish through a satellite transceiver. A PSTN and conventional TV antenna interface is also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过T载波系统提供视频点播服务，宽带互联网接入和其他宽带服务的系统，包括头端的拉多路复用器切换器。 拉多路复用器接收上行请求并剔除MPEG或其他压缩视频数据包，IP数据包和其他数据包类型以满足请求或向下发送推送编程。 下游可以是DSL或HFC。 每个客户都有一个电缆调制解调器，DSL调制解调器或一个网关，它将多个信号源连接到可以安装机顶盒解码器，数字电话，个人电脑，数字传真机，摄像机，数字录像机等的LAN。 每个网关可以通过卫星收发器通过电缆调制解调器或卫星天线将LAN耦合到DSL线路或HFC。 还提供PSTN和常规电视天线接口。