Abstract:
Provided are an information apparatus capable of being controlled using an instant messenger (IM) and its system. In the information apparatus, which is controlled via a predetermined communication network, a driving unit drives the information apparatus. An IM-based interface unit receives a control command for the information apparatus from the communication network, and transfers state data representing the present state of the information apparatus or the function data representing the executable functions of the information apparatus through the communication network. An information apparatus controller receives the control command from the IM-based interface unit, drives the driving unit according to the control command, generates the state data by checking the current state of the driving unit, and transfers the state data to the IM-based interface unit.
Abstract:
An appliance control system of the present invention comprises an appliance and a mobile computing device configured for controlling the appliance by at least one of determining an available content for the appliance, selecting the content used by the appliance, and applying user preferences to the appliance. A method of controlling an appliance of the present invention comprises establishing a wireless communication link between an appliance and a mobile computing device, and controlling the appliance with the mobile computing device includes at least one of determining an available content for the appliance, selecting the content used by the appliance, and applying user preferences to the appliance.
Abstract:
A remote operating system capable of operating a given home electric appliance by simple operation from a portable telephone is disclosed. A service equipment connected to an internet and a public network provides a home page using the function of a portable telephone to browse the internet home pages. An instruction to operate the home electric appliance is given by way of the home page using the portable telephone. Thus, an operating instruction is given through the public network to a remote operation adaptor installed in a home to control the home electric appliance.
Abstract:
A wireless data exchange system is disclosed. The system includes an electronically operated appliance including a transmitter, a receiver, and a control module configured to communicate with the transmitter and receiver. The control module provides a primary mode of operation and a secondary mode of operation and includes control logic configured to selectively change the mode of operation of the electronically operated appliance. A communication device adapted to be held in the hand of a user is configured to cooperate with the transmitter and the receiver to impart instructions wirelessly to the control logic in order to change the mode of operation of the electronically operated appliance upon receipt of a command from a user. A method of exchanging data wirelessly between an apparatus and a communication device is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A proximity-based control system includes a stationary networked device, a control device and a wireless mobile device. The control device is coupled to and controls a networked device, according to a control routine that executes on the control device. The wireless mobile device is in communication with the control device, which initiates a function to be performed by the networked device according to the location and travel direction of the mobile device.
Abstract:
A display device (1;31), capable of providing visual displays (2) from electrical input signals, is controlled by means of a presentation application program adapted to convert data files representing images to be displayed into electrical input signals for the display device. Instructions are transmitted to said presentation application program from a portable telecommunications device (5;75) having an information access program for accessing a global information network, and a communication application program for communication with said information access program, and for controlling the presentation application program, is executed. In this way the display device can be controlled from the portable telecommunications device instead of a PC. A user does not have to carry a PC to the presentation location, and the need to struggle with a good deal of setting up before a presentation can be shown is avoided.
Abstract:
A generic system adapted to receive control, configuration and status information from a plurality of wireless devices over a communication system. The generic system includes an input adapted to receive power from a primary power source. An output controller is coupled to the input and to a plurality of outputs. The generic system further includes a network interface adapted to receive the control, configuration and status information from the plurality of wireless devices over the communication system and for generating a plurality of signals. A processor is coupled to the network interface and to the output controller. The processor is adapted to receive and process the plurality of signals provided by the network interface for generating a plurality of control signals. The output controller is adapted to receive and respond to the control signals, which are provided by the processor, by selectively powering-on or powering-off the plurality of outputs to selectively provide power to a plurality of equipment or components.
Abstract:
A device on a motor vehicle is controlled by selecting a function for the device to perform. The selection is conveyed to a control circuit which wirelessly transmits a message using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications protocol, wherein the message identifies the device and function. A controller receives the message and recovers the identification of the device and the function and then responds by activating the device to perform that function.
Abstract:
A transceiver is used to receive remotely-broadcast, radio frequency (rf) signals at a first frequency. The remotely-broadcast rf signals contain encoded, partial control commands as message packets. Each transceiver is adapted to respond only to signals addressed to it. Upon receipt of an intended rf signal, the transceiver decodes and authenticates the signal. If authenticity is established and the decoded signal is recognized as a proper control signal, a new control message packet is generated using information contained in the incoming message packet and information stored in the memory of the internal micro-controller. The new message packet is broadcast using by a low-power rf transmitter tuned to a different frequency that the frequency of the incoming rf signal. A random delay may be introduced between the receipt of the incoming message and the broadcast of the outgoing message to minimize the probability of correlating the output signal with the input signal. Each controlled device within range of the low-power transmitter then receives the new signal, decodes its contents, and responds appropriately to signals intended for the individual device.
Abstract:
Techniques for transmitting data include one or more processors of a computing device included in a network device identifying data to be transmitted; and while a data session window is open: transmitting, using a transmitter of the network device, the data to a transceiver that is included in the network device and is separate from the one or more processors, wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit the data outside of the network device; and in response to determining that there is no additional data to be transmitted, (a) delaying for a period of time, and (b) after the period of time, instructing the transceiver to end the data session window early and transition to a lower power state.