APPARATUS AND METHOD TO FACILITATE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
    71.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD TO FACILITATE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 审中-公开
    装置和方法,以便于通用遥控

    公开(公告)号:US20120019371A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:US13251182

    申请日:2011-09-30

    Applicant: Alberto Vidal

    Inventor: Alberto Vidal

    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a universal remote control, which includes a display screen and a user input mechanism. The universal remote control also includes a processing unit that is configured to display information on the display screen and to accept selection data from the user input mechanism. The universal remote control additionally includes a wireless communication mechanism that is configured to provide communications between the processing unit and an appliance or computer program running on a computer system. The appliance provides information to be displayed on the display screen, and information entered through the user input mechanism is communicated to the appliance. Since the appliance provides the information to be displayed on the display screen and also interprets the entries on the input mechanism, the universal remote control needs no special knowledge about the appliance.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种通用遥控器,其包括显示屏和用户输入机构。 通用遥控器还包括处理单元,其被配置为在显示屏幕上显示信息并且接受来自用户输入机构的选择数据。 通用遥控器还包括无线通信机构,其被配置为提供处理单元与在计算机系统上运行的设备或计算机程序之间的通信。 设备提供要显示在显示屏幕上的信息,并通过用户输入机制输入的信息传达给设备。 由于设备提供要在显示屏幕上显示的信息,并且还会解释输入机制上的条目,所以通用遥控器不需要有关设备的特殊知识。

    METHOD, APPARATUS, AND USE OF PRESENCE DETECTION
    74.
    发明申请
    METHOD, APPARATUS, AND USE OF PRESENCE DETECTION 有权
    方法,装置和使用现状检测

    公开(公告)号:US20110195665A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-11

    申请号:US13023107

    申请日:2011-02-08

    Abstract: The system and method provide for a small, low-power device, e.g., a Bluetooth® device, in a carryable or wearable form, that allows a controlled device to respond to the presence of the user. The device may be worn on one's person and allow other devices, by means of Bluetooth® pairing and protocols, to detect the presence of a user. The controller or controlling device may emit a signal in the vicinity of the user to allow the controlled device to know whether or not the controlling device is present, and the signal may be a pulse of data that is transmitted every few seconds. The pulse of data between the transmitter and the receiver may be encrypted to be used for higher-security applications as a means of dual-factor authentication. The presence of the user may be employed to control a device, e.g., to control access to a computer, to unlock/lock doors, to turn lights on and off, and so on.

    Abstract translation: 该系统和方法以便携式或可佩戴形式提供小型,低功率设备(例如,蓝牙设备),其允许受控设备响应于用户的存在。 该设备可能佩戴在自己的人身上,并通过Bluetooth®配对和协议允许其他设备来检测用户的存在。 控制器或控制设备可以在用户附近发出信号,以允许受控设备知道控制设备是否存在,并且该信号可以是每几秒发送的数据脉冲。 发射机和接收机之间的数据脉冲可以被加密以用于较高安全性的应用,作为双因素认证的手段。 用户的存在可以用于控制设备,例如控制对计算机的访问,解锁/锁定门,打开和关闭灯等。

    APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIMEDIA DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
    76.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIMEDIA DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE 有权
    用于控制多媒体设备的设备和用于提供图形用户界面的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110126116A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US12839730

    申请日:2010-07-20

    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a multimedia device and a method for providing a graphic user interface are disclosed. In the apparatus, a network interface transmits and receives data to and from the at least one multimedia device. A display displays a screen. A controller controls to display at least one place selection menu indicating a place in which the at least one multimedia device is located on the screen, display, upon selection of the at least one place selection menu, at least one player selection menu indicating a player located in the place, on the screen, and display at least one source selection menu indicating a source capable of outputting contents to the player on the screen, upon selection of the at least one player selection menu.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制多媒体设备的设备和用于提供图形用户界面的方法。 在所述装置中,网络接口向所述至少一个多媒体设备发送数据和从所述至少一个多媒体设备接收数据。 显示屏显示屏幕。 控制器控制显示至少一个位置选择菜单,其指示至少一个多媒体设备位于屏幕上的位置,在选择至少一个地点选择菜单时显示至少一个指示玩家的玩家选择菜单 位于屏幕上的位置,并且在选择至少一个玩家选择菜单时,显示至少一个源选择菜单,其指示能够在屏幕上向玩家输出内容的源。

    Wireless electrical apparatus controller device and method of use
    78.
    发明授权
    Wireless electrical apparatus controller device and method of use 有权
    无线电气设备控制器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07847706B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-07

    申请号:US10875140

    申请日:2004-06-23

    CPC classification number: G08C17/02 G08C2201/42 G08C2201/91

    Abstract: A device for controlling one or more electrical apparatuses comprising a processor/transceiver control unit connected to each electrical apparatus and having at least one microprocessor wired to a transceiver and a clock circuit that keeps real-time onboard, the microprocessor storing an operating protocol according to which the control unit controls power to the electrical apparatus at real-time as kept by the clock circuit. The control unit's microprocessor may be further configured to read and store a nominal voltage for the electrical apparatuses and to compare the nominal voltage to the electrical apparatuses' operating voltage so as to monitor and report on their operation.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制一个或多个电气设备的设备,包括连接到每个电气设备的处理器/收发器控制单元,并且具有连接到收发器的至少一个微处理器和保持实时的实时时钟电路,微处理器存储根据 控制单元由时钟电路保持实时地控制电气设备的电力。 控制单元的微处理器还可以被配置为读取和存储用于电气设备的标称电压,并且将标称电压与电气设备的工作电压进行比较,以便监视和报告其操作。

    System, methods, devices and computer program products for controlling electronic appliances within a local area
    79.
    发明授权
    System, methods, devices and computer program products for controlling electronic appliances within a local area 有权
    系统,方法,设备和计算机程序产品,用于控制局域内的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US07843333B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-30

    申请号:US11679961

    申请日:2007-02-28

    Abstract: A system, methods, devices and computer program products for controlling the operation of at least one electronic appliance, e.g. a TV, a music system, a lighting system, a kitchen appliance or an alarm system, located within a local area. The system has a mobile terminal located within the local area, the mobile terminal being configured to transmit a short-range radio signal to one or more short-range devices located within the local area. Each short-range device of the plurality of short-range devices located within the local area is configured to receive a short-range radio signal from the mobile terminal, perform a signal measurement of signal delay, signal strength, or both signal delay and signal strength of said short-range radio signal received from the mobile terminal, and transmit information about said measurement to an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus is configured to subsequently receive this information about the signal measurements from the plurality of short-range devices. In response thereto, the electronic apparatus is operable to determine the location of the mobile terminal, and control the operation of the at least one electronic appliance in dependence of the determined location of the mobile terminal.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制至少一个电子设备的操作的系统,方法,设备和计算机程序产品,例如。 一个位于当地的电视,音乐系统,照明系统,厨房用具或报警系统。 该系统具有位于本地区域内的移动终端,移动终端被配置为向位于本地区域内的一个或多个短距离设备发送短距离无线电信号。 位于局部区域内的多个短距离设备的每个短距离设备被配置为从移动终端接收短距离无线电信号,执行信号延迟,信号强度或信号延迟和信号两者的信号测量 从移动终端接收的所述短距离无线电信号的强度,并将关于所述测量的信息发送到电子设备。 电子设备被配置为随后从多个短距离设备接收关于信号测量的信息。 响应于此,电子设备可操作以确定移动终端的位置,并且根据确定的移动终端的位置来控制至少一个电子设备的操作。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A CONTROLLER
    80.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A CONTROLLER 失效
    跟踪控制器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100245113A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-30

    申请号:US12411150

    申请日:2009-03-25

    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 - 框显示远程控制设备的大致位置。其他实施例被公开。

Patent Agency Ranking