公开(公告)号：US20140245142A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14047072

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Mauro Dresti ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  Robert Campbell ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Han-Sheng Yu ,  James N. Conway, JR. ,  Sandro David Klein ,  Ingvald Alain Smith-Kielland ,  Alex Louie ,  Cheryl Scott ,  Wayne Scott

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H03J1/0025 ,  H03J2200/23 ,  H03J2200/25 ,  H03J2200/26 ,  H04B1/20 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/8543 ,  H04N2005/441 ,  H04N2005/4425 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information.

Abstract translation: 一种手持式电子设备，具有用于向用户显示操作模式信息的远程控制应用用户界面。 图形用户界面可以用于例如设置遥控应用程序以控制一个或多个房间中的一个或多个用户的设备，以执行活动并访问收藏。 遥控应用程序也适用于可升级。 此外，远程控制应用程序提供了操作模式信息的共享。

公开(公告)号：US08812629B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13198072

申请日：2011-08-04

Applicant: Paul D. Arling ,  Brian Barnett ,  Norman G. Sheridan ,  Patrick H. Hayes

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Brian Barnett ,  Norman G. Sheridan ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F17/30424 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: A server device receives identity data retrieved from an appliance through use of a physical and logical interconnection referenced to a standard. The identity data is used at the server device to identify within a database having a plurality of appliance records, each of which is cross-referenced to an appliance, an appliance record having data in one or more record fields which matches the identity data retrieved from the appliance. A codeset identifier associated with the identified appliance record is then used to select from a plurality of codesets a codeset for use in configuring the portable device to command functional operations of the appliance.

Abstract translation: 服务器设备通过使用参考标准的物理和逻辑互连来接收从设备检索的身份数据。 在服务器设备处使用身份数据来识别具有多个设备记录的数据库，每个设备记录与设备交叉参考，设备记录在一个或多个记录字段中具有与从 该设备。 然后，使用与识别的设备记录相关联的代码集标识符来从多个代码集中选择用于配置便携式设备以指示设备的功能操作的代码集。

公开(公告)号：US20140218620A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13634762

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: Jason Tyler Griffin ,  Mihal Lazaridis

Inventor： Jason Tyler Griffin ,  Mihal Lazaridis

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/8186

Abstract: There is disclosed one or more methods, devices, systems and components therefor to remotely control a media system. A second electronic device may be configured, with remote control codes for at least one component of the media system, by a first electronic device connected to the media system. The first electronic device is connected to the media system via a media interface and is configured to determine the remote control codes from an identification of at least one component of the system. The media interface may be a high definition media interface (HDMI) to identify the connected components. The first and second electronic devices are configured to communicate the codes to configure the second electronic device. The automatic code communication may be responsive to a Bluetooth connection. The first electronic device and second electronic device may each comprise a tablet or a smartphone.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种或多种用于远程控制媒体系统的方法，装置，系统和组件。 可以通过连接到媒体系统的第一电子设备来配置第二电子设备，具有用于媒体系统的至少一个组件的遥控代码。 第一电子设备经由媒体接口连接到媒体系统，并被配置为从系统的至少一个组件的标识确定遥控代码。 媒体接口可以是用于识别连接的组件的高清晰度媒体接口（HDMI）。 第一和第二电子设备被配置为传送代码以配置第二电子设备。 自动代码通信可以响应于蓝牙连接。 第一电子设备和第二电子设备可以各自包括平板电脑或智能电话。

公开(公告)号：US20140167932A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14184298

申请日：2014-02-19

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A system and method used to configure a smart device to command functional operations of a target appliance. The smart device retrieves from a controllable appliance, such as a settop box, data indicative of a codeset identity of the target appliance wherein the codeset identity was determined during a process used to configure a conventional universal remote control to command functional operations of the target appliance and wherein the process used to configure the conventional universal remote control is performed in cooperation with the controllable appliance. A remote control application resident on the smart device then uses the data indicative of the codeset identity retrieved from the controllable appliance to also configure the smart device to command functional operations of the target appliance.

Abstract translation: 用于配置智能设备以命令目标设备的功能操作的系统和方法。 智能设备从诸如机顶盒的可控设备检索指示目标设备的代码集标识的数据，其中在用于配置常规通用遥控器的过程中确定代码集标识以指示目标设备的功能操作 并且其中用于配置常规通用遥控器的过程是与可控制的设备协同进行的。 驻留在智能设备上的远程控制应用然后使用指示从可控设备检索的代码集标识的数据也配置智能设备来命令目标设备的功能操作。

公开(公告)号：US08683086B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US12948585

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: Brian Reeves ,  Richard Pocklington

Inventor： Brian Reeves ,  Richard Pocklington

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23039 ,  G05B2219/23077 ,  G05B2219/25082 ,  G05B2219/25099 ,  G05B2219/2615 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21

Abstract: A remote control of the present invention automatically identifies one or more peripheral devices which need to be programmed with the remote control. In some embodiments, the remote control is able to visually identify a peripheral device from an image, obtain the configuration information for the peripheral device, and program itself in the background according to the configuration information. These tasks are advantageously performed by the remote control, without user input. The remote control can be programmed to support a plurality of peripheral devices. When the remote control is used to control a peripheral device, the remote control will first present a selection list on the display screen. The selection list includes all the peripheral devices that the remote is communicatively coupled with. Upon the user selecting the desired peripheral device to be controlled, the remote control dynamically outputs a customized user interface associated with the selected peripheral device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的遥控器自动识别需要用遥控器编程的一个或多个外围设备。 在一些实施例中，远程控制能够根据配置信息在视觉上从图像识别外围设备，获得外围设备的配置信息，并在后台对其自身进行编程。 这些任务有利于遥控器执行，无需用户输入。 遥控器可以编程为支持多个外围设备。 当遥控器用于控制外围设备时，遥控器将首先在显示屏幕上显示选择列表。 选择列表包括远程通信耦合的所有外围设备。 当用户选择要控制的期望的外围设备时，遥控器动态地输出与所选外围设备相关联的定制用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US08674814B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US11841748

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Glen McLean Harris ,  Justin M. Henry

Inventor： Glen McLean Harris ,  Justin M. Henry

IPC: G08C19/12

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L12/2814

Abstract: A state-based remote control system for providing efficient and simple operation of a plurality of electronic devices as a coordinated system based upon an overall task. The state-based remote control system includes a housing, a keypad in communication with an electronic system contained within the housing, and a communication device in communication with the electronic system for communicating with external electronic devices. The electronic system monitors the buttons selected by a user to determine the state of all external electronic devices that are to be controlled. When the user selects a task (e.g. watch television), the electronic system automatically determines the actions required to achieve the desired task based upon the current state of the external electronic devices. After the task has been fulfilled, the electronic system updates the data to reflect the modified state of the external electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 一种基于状态的遥控系统，用于基于总体任务提供作为协调系统的多个电子设备的有效且简单的操作。 基于状态的遥控系统包括壳体，与包含在壳体内的电子系统通信的键盘以及与电子系统通信的与外部电子设备通信的通信设备。 电子系统监视由用户选择的按钮以确定要被控制的所有外部电子设备的状态。 当用户选择任务（例如手表电视）时，电子系统基于外部电子设备的当前状态自动确定实现所需任务所需的动作。 在完成任务之后，电子系统更新数据以反映外部电子设备的修改状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140009689A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13687100

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes ,  Steven LanPing Huang ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Jonathan Christian Lim ,  Joyce M. Presseau

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L29/12594 ,  H04L61/30 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4431 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/443

Abstract: A hand-held device having a display and a browser application which supports functionality particularly suited for the hand-held device. For example, the browser application supports a full screen tag which allows information to be displayed as a full screen within the display. The browser application may also support a tag for use in displaying a link the activation of which will cause the hand-held device to transmit command codes to a consumer appliance. Still further, the browser application can support a tag which the hand-held device can use to issue reminders.

Abstract translation: 一种具有显示器和浏览器应用的手持式设备，其支持特别适用于手持设备的功能。 例如，浏览器应用程序支持全屏幕标签，允许信息在显示屏内全屏显示。 浏览器应用还可以支持用于显示其激活将导致手持设备向消费者设备发送命令代码的链接的标签。 此外，浏览器应用可以支持手持设备可以用来发出提醒的标签。

公开(公告)号：US08624713B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US12539288

申请日：2009-08-11

Applicant: Paul Van Vleck ,  Gregory Edwards

Inventor： Paul Van Vleck ,  Gregory Edwards

IPC: H04L17/02

CPC classification number: H04L12/2809 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  H04L12/281 ,  H04L41/0806

Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. A connection to the remote-controlled device may be established. In response, the remote-controlled device may send device information. The device information may include programming codes for programming the URC to control the remote-controlled device. The device information may also be used to query a server to obtain the programming codes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于编程通用遥控器（URC）以与远程控制设备一起操作的方法和系统。 可以建立到远程控制设备的连接。 作为响应，遥控设备可以发送设备信息。 设备信息可以包括用于编程URC以控制遥控设备的编程代码。 设备信息还可以用于查询服务器以获得编程代码。

公开(公告)号：US20130205216A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13801307

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Robert P. Lilleness ,  Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Wayne Scott

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H03J1/0025 ,  H03J2200/23 ,  H03J2200/25 ,  H03J2200/26 ,  H04B1/20 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/8543 ,  H04N2005/441 ,  H04N2005/4425 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: When a command key of a controlling platform is activated, the platform performs an operation to initiate a playing of media content and also initiates the retrieval of information from an information source.

Abstract translation: 当控制平台的命令键被激活时，平台执行操作以发起媒体内容的播放，并且还从信息源发起信息的检索。

公开(公告)号：US20130136455A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13700829

申请日：2011-05-30

Applicant: Yve De Buysscher ,  Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen

Inventor： Yve De Buysscher ,  Rogier Louis Jacques Willem Thissen

IPC: G08C23/04

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A method of programming a Universal Remote Control is described. A user is requested to execute a command sequence comprising more than one command from an original Remote Control for controlling a device (306). The commands from said sequence are captured and analyzed (308). The analyzed commands are matched with a code-set or branches of a code-tree data base (310). The command sequence is used for generating a macro for executing an activity including the device (316).

Abstract translation: 描述了编程通用遥控器的方法。 请求用户执行包括来自用于控制设备的原始遥控器的多于一个命令的命令序列（306）。 捕获并分析来自所述序列的命令（308）。 分析的命令与码树数据库（310）的代码集或分支匹配。 命令序列用于生成用于执行包括设备（316）的活动的宏。