公开(公告)号：US08274381B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12411150

申请日：2009-03-25

Applicant: Ian Schmehl ,  Scott White

Inventor： Ian Schmehl ,  Scott White

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04N5/44582 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a gateway comprising a controller to transmit a first RF signal to a remote control device, wherein the first radio-frequency signal is received by a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with the remote control device, receive at each of a plurality of receivers operably coupled to the gateway a second RF signal from the RFID tag of the remote control device in response to the first RF signal, determine an approximate location of the remote control device based on at least a portion of the second RF signals received by the plurality of receivers, and transmit a signal to a set-top-box, wherein the signal comprises the approximate location of the remote control device, and wherein the set-top-box displays the approximate location of the remote control device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如包括控制器的网关，其将第一RF信号发送到遥控设备，其中第一射频信号由射频识别（RFID）接收， 与远程控制设备相关联的标签的每个接收器响应于第一RF信号，从远程控制设备的RFID标签可操作地耦合到网关的可操作地耦合第二RF信号的多个接收器确定遥控器的大致位置 基于由所述多个接收机接收的所述第二RF信号的至少一部分，并且将信号发送到机顶盒，其中所述信号包括所述遥控设备的大致位置，并且其中所述机顶盒 -box显示遥控设备的大致位置。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08151211B1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12148445

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Steven M. Pope ,  Raymond O. Chock ,  Norman G. Sheridan

Inventor： Steven M. Pope ,  Raymond O. Chock ,  Norman G. Sheridan

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N21/4126 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4425 ,  H04N2005/44565 ,  H04N2005/44578

Abstract: A home entertainment device eliminates the need to use multiple remotes. The device is connected (by wired and/or wireless links) to electronic consumer devices (ECDs) to be controlled. A user uses a portable display device to view pages served by the device, and thereby to communicate with the device and indirectly control the ECDs. In a first aspect, a HDMI-CEC communication is used to identify a codeset from a codeset database. In a second aspect, the codeset of a remote is identified by serving pictures of remotes to the user. The user selects a picture and the system looks up its codeset. In a third aspect, keys on an illustration of a remote are dragged and dropped to create a new custom remote. In a fourth aspect, the user supplies a digital photograph of a remote. The system performs optical recognition and identifies the type of remote and its codeset.

Abstract translation: 家庭娱乐设备消除了使用多个遥控器的需要。 设备通过有线和/或无线链路连接到要控制的电子消费设备（ECD）。 用户使用便携式显示设备来查看由设备服务的页面，从而与设备通信并间接地控制ECD。 在第一方面，HDMI-CEC通信用于从代码集数据库中识别代码集。 在第二方面，通过向用户提供遥控器的图片来识别远程的代码集。 用户选择图片，系统查找其代码集。 在第三方面，遥控器的图示上的按键被拖放以创建新的定制遥控器。 在第四方面，用户提供遥控器的数字照片。 系统执行光学识别并识别远程及其代码集的类型。

公开(公告)号：US20110312422A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US13217731

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04M1/72533

Abstract: A system and method is provided for remotely controlling and interacting with a multimedia device using a mobile phone. This is accomplished by utilizing cell and mobile phones capable of establishing persistent Internet connections. A software application is provided for the mobile phone that receives inputs entered by a user on the mobile phone's keypad and translates the inputs into commands that are recognized by a multimedia device. For example, the multimedia device may be a television, set top box, or a digital video recorder such as a Tivo or ReplayTV. The software application transmits the data input by the user to the device, either directly, or through at least one central server. Mapping of the commands entered on the mobile phone into commands recognized by the remote device may occur on the phone, at a central server, or at the device itself.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用移动电话远程控制和与多媒体设备进行交互的系统和方法。 这是通过利用能够建立持久的因特网连接的小区和移动电话来实现的。 为移动电话提供软件应用程序，该手机接收用户在移动电话键盘上输入的输入，并将输入转换成多媒体设备识别的命令。 例如，多媒体设备可以是电视，机顶盒或诸如Tivo或ReplayTV的数字录像机。 软件应用程序可以直接或通过至少一个中央服务器将用户输入的数据传输到设备。 将在手机上输入的命令映射成由远程设备识别的命令可以在电话，中央服务器或设备本身上进行。

公开(公告)号：US20110291817A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12787846

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Hirochika MAEGAKI ,  Katsuaki Tanaka ,  Yuki Yoshizawa

Inventor： Hirochika MAEGAKI ,  Katsuaki Tanaka ,  Yuki Yoshizawa

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231

Abstract: An AV equipment control device includes a detecting portion that detects a state of a signal line which is connected to a controlled object equipment to transmit an audio signal or a video signal, a control signal generating portion that generates a control signal to control the controlled object equipment, a deciding portion that decides a state of the controlled object equipment based on a detected content of the detecting portion, and a controlling portion that controls the control signal generating portion based on a decision result of the deciding portion.

Abstract translation: AV设备控制装置包括检测部分，其检测连接到受控对象设备以发送音频信号或视频信号的信号线的状态;产生控制信号以控制受控对象的控制信号产生部分 设备，基于检测部分的检测内容决定受控对象设备的状态的决定部分，以及基于判定部分的判定结果来控制控制信号生成部分的控制部分。

公开(公告)号：US08068184B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12860208

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: James E. Hicks

Inventor： James E. Hicks

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/268

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N2005/4407

Abstract: A remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising a television or other display device, and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the televisions. The remote control unit is adapted to send and receive information signals to and from the television and to the peripheral devices to control the devices. The television and remote control unit both preferably includes a receiver and transmitter and appropriate memory and logic coupled to the transmitter and receiver. Alternatively, the remote control unit preferably includes a receiver and transmitter and a repeater coupled to the receiver and the transmitter. In operation, the remote control unit sends commands to the television, which responds by sending information or a specific command back to the remote control unit. The remote control unit then retrieves and sends a specific command or repeats and sends the command received from the television to the appropriate peripheral device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于娱乐系统的遥控单元，包括电视机或其他显示设备，以及连接到电视机的多个外围设备。 遥控单元适于向电视机和外围设备发送和接收信息信号以控制设备。 电视和遥控单元优选地包括接收器和发射器以及耦合到发射器和接收器的适当的存储器和逻辑。 或者，遥控单元优选地包括接收器和发射器以及耦合到接收器和发射器的中继器。 在操作中，遥控单元向电视机发送命令，该电视机通过发送信息或特定命令来响应遥控单元。 然后，遥控单元检索并发送特定命令或重复发送从电视机接收的命令到相应的外围设备。

公开(公告)号：US08022837B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11503818

申请日：2006-08-11

Applicant: Erik Scheelke

Inventor： Erik Scheelke

IPC: G08C19/00

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

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。 该装置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装置。 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：US20110102135A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12608786

申请日：2009-10-29

Applicant: Scott Ramsdell

Inventor： Scott Ramsdell

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/00 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/61 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0884

Abstract: An intermediary between a remote control device and a remotely controllable device implements identification and/or authentication. The intermediary is, e.g., a node or set of nodes within a head end of a cable network service provider. A remote control device at a customer premise sends a command intended to control a remotely controllably device which is also located at the same customer premise. The customer premise includes a network interface, e.g., a cable modem, which has associated identification information. The command and the associated network interface identification information are communicated to the intermediary, e.g., via a cable modem. The intermediary accesses a subscriber record corresponding to the location based on the network interface identification information. The intermediary identifies the device to be controlled, e.g., a particular set top box and/or authenticates the remote control device. A command is sent via the network to the device to be controlled.

Abstract translation: 遥控设备和远程可控设备之间的中介实现识别和/或认证。 中介是例如电缆网络服务提供商的头端内的节点或节点集合。 客户端的遥控设备发送一个旨在控制远程可控设备的命令，该设备也位于同一客户端。 客户端包括具有相关联的识别信息的网络接口，例如电缆调制解调器。 该命令和相关联的网络接口标识信息例如经由电缆调制解调器被传送到中介。 中介根据网络接口标识信息访问对应于该位置的用户记录。 中间人识别要控制的设备，例如特定机顶盒和/或认证遥控设备。 通过网络将命令发送到要控制的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110054641A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12752351

申请日：2010-04-01

Applicant: Se-huhn Hur

Inventor： Se-huhn Hur

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/41

Abstract: Systems and method for controlling a device are provided, including at least one controlling device and at least one controlled device. The controlling system includes a first controlling device which has controlling authority over the controlled device and a second controlling device which requests and receives the controlling authority over the controlled device from the first controlling device. Therefore, a controlling device may more easily and intuitively receive controlling authority from other devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制设备的系统和方法，包括至少一个控制设备和至少一个受控设备。 所述控制系统包括对受控设备具有控制权限的第一控制设备和从所述第一控制设备请求并接收所述受控设备的所述控制权限的第二控制设备。 因此，控制装置可以更容易和直观地从其他装置接收控制权限。

公开(公告)号：US20110045763A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12645502

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Shantidev Mohanty ,  Muthaiah Venkatachalam

Inventor： Shantidev Mohanty ,  Muthaiah Venkatachalam

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04B17/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/085 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  H04L61/2015 ,  H04M7/0069 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W72/042 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W80/04 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1226 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1244 ,  Y02D70/1246 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/1264 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/168 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/23 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of managing power saving mechanisms of wireless communication devices. For example, a wireless communication unit may relay communications between a wireless communication device and a base station, wherein the wireless communication unit is to manage a power-saving mechanism of the wireless communication device by scheduling one or more power-save periods for the wireless communication device, and transmitting to the wireless communication device a power-save message indicating the one or more power-save periods. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 一些演示实施例包括管理无线通信设备的节电机制的设备，系统和/或方法。 例如，无线通信单元可以中继无线通信设备和基站之间的通信，其中无线通信单元将通过为无线通信设备调度一个或多个省电周期来管理无线通信设备的功率节省机制 通信设备，以及向所述无线通信设备发送指示所述一个或多个省电周期的省电消息。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110004329A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12884373

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: ANDREW WILSON

Inventor： ANDREW WILSON

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06N5/02 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a system and process that controls a group of networked electronic components using a multimodal integration scheme in which inputs from a speech recognition subsystem, gesture recognition subsystem employing a wireless pointing device and pointing analysis subsystem also employing the pointing device, are combined to determine what component a user wants to control and what control action is desired. In this multimodal integration scheme, the desired action concerning an electronic component is decomposed into a command and a referent pair. The referent can be identified using the pointing device to identify the component by pointing at the component or an object associated with it, by using speech recognition, or both. The command may be specified by pressing a button on the pointing device, by a gesture performed with the pointing device, by a speech recognition event, or by any combination of these inputs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用多模式集成方案来控制一组网络化电子部件的系统和过程，其中来自语音识别子系统的手势识别子系统，采用无线指点装置的手势识别子系统以及也使用指示装置的指点分析子系统， 被组合以确定用户想要控制什么组件以及期望什么控制动作。 在该多模式集成方案中，关于电子部件的期望动作被分解成命令和指示对。 可以使用指示设备来识别该对象，通过使用语音识别或两者来指向组件或与其相关联的对象来识别组件。 命令可以通过按下指示设备上的按钮，通过用指示设备执行的手势，语音识别事件或这些输入的任意组合来指定。