公开(公告)号：US20060270458A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11436530

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: Mitsuhiro Watanabe

Inventor： Mitsuhiro Watanabe

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: In a remote control system, when a user directs a host device of a portable type toward target devices for search and specification, a search signal including a unique identifier (UID) is transmitted from a directional antenna. Each of the target devices stores the UID included in the received search signal in a memory unit, and transmits a response signal including device information on itself from an antenna. The host device identifies one of the target devices based on the device information included in the response signal, runs a control program for the identified target device, and displays an operation screen on a display unit. When the user instructs the remote operation on the operation screen, the host device transmits a remote control signal including the UID from the omni-directional antenna. When the target device receives the remote control signal including the UID that matches with the UID stored in the memory unit, the target device controls a function unit according to the remote control signal.

Abstract translation: 在遥控系统中，当用户将便携式主机装置指向用于搜索和指定的目标装置时，从定向天线发送包括唯一标识符（UID）的搜索信号。 每个目标设备将包含在接收到的搜索信号中的UID存储在存储器单元中，并且从天线发送包括关于其自身的设备信息的响应信号。 主机设备基于响应信号中包含的设备信息识别目标设备之一，运行用于识别的目标设备的控制程序，并在显示单元上显示操作画面。 当用户在操作屏幕上指示远程操作时，主机设备从全向天线发送包括UID的遥控信号。 当目标设备接收包括与存储在存储器单元中的UID匹配的UID的遥控信号时，目标设备根据遥控信号控制功能单元。

公开(公告)号：US06967695B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10082107

申请日：2002-02-26

Applicant: Takeshi Hoshino ,  Yoshitaka Shibata ,  Yukinobu Maruyama ,  Atsushi Katayama ,  Takashi Yoshimaru ,  Youichi Horii ,  Satoko Kojima

Inventor： Takeshi Hoshino ,  Yoshitaka Shibata ,  Yukinobu Maruyama ,  Atsushi Katayama ,  Takashi Yoshimaru ,  Youichi Horii ,  Satoko Kojima

IPC: F25D11/00 ,  F24C7/02 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04N11/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: The field of view of a video camera is set to include electric appliances such as a refrigerator, TV set, air conditioner and lamp installed within a room. When the user operates a remote controller to emit a visible laser beam toward a controlable range including these electric appliances set within this field of view, and designate a certain one of the appliances by the resulting pointer within the controlable range, the video camera for extracting only the visible laser beam of a wave length picks up this pointer, and a control box detects the position of the pointer within the controlable range from the output of the camera so that the appliance designated by this pointer can be detected and remotely controlled by use of the remote controller.

Abstract translation: 视频摄像机的视野被设置为包括安装在房间内的诸如冰箱，电视机，空调和灯的电器。 当用户操作遥控器以将可见激光束发射到包括在该视野内设置的这些电器的可控范围内时，并且将所产生的指示器中的某一个设备指定在可控范围内，用于提取的摄像机 只有波长的可见激光束拾取该指针，并且控制盒检测指针在相机的输出的可控范围内的位置，使得可以通过使用来检测并远程控制由该指针指定的装置 的遥控器。

公开(公告)号：US06812881B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US09343442

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: John Martin Mullaly ,  Richard Edmond Berry ,  Winslow Scott Burleson

Inventor： John Martin Mullaly ,  Richard Edmond Berry ,  Winslow Scott Burleson

IPC: G08C1912

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/63 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A system for communication with addressable electronically-controllable appliances using a generalized pointing device is provided. The system includes a pointing device that can communicate with dissimilar types of target appliances from a position remote from those appliances and an appliance interface that makes the target appliances compatible with the pointing device. Use of the system is believed to allow the convenience associated with use of a computer's graphical user interface (GUI) to be realized in communication with physical objects, i.e. the target appliances. In an embodiment for one-way communication from a pointing device to a target appliance, the pointing device may comprise an actuator, an input-output interface, and a transmitter. In an embodiment configured for two-way communication between the pointing device and an appliance, the pointing device may further include a receiver. The appliance interface may include a receiver, an input/output interface, and a driver to convert received pointer command signals to corresponding functions of the appliance. In an embodiment configured for two-way communication, the appliance interface may further include a transmitter. The system may be configured for transmission using optical signals, radio-frequency signals, or both.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用广义指示设备与可寻址电子可控设备通信的系统。 该系统包括可以从远离这些设备的位置与不同类型的目标设备通信的定点设备以及使目标设备与指示设备兼容的设备接口。 认为系统的使用被认为允许与使用计算机的图形用户界面（GUI）相关联的方便地与物理对象即目标设备通信。 在用于从指示设备到目标设备的单向通信的实施例中，指示设备可以包括致动器，输入 - 输出接口和发射器。 在被配置用于指示设备和设备之间的双向通信的实施例中，指示设备还可以包括接收器。 设备接口可以包括接收器，输入/输出接口和驱动器，用于将接收的指示器命令信号转换为设备的相应功能。 在配置用于双向通信的实施例中，设备接口还可以包括发射机。 该系统可以被配置为使用光信号，射频信号或两者进行传输。

公开(公告)号：US20040121725A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10663510

申请日：2003-09-16

Inventor： Gantetsu Matsui

IPC: H04H007/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: A remote control device, which controls any of a plurality of apparatuses by transmitting a remote control signal for controlling a target apparatus in response to a user operation, detects a position of the remote control device and generates self-position information indicating the position, and specifies one of the apparatuses that is the closest in distance from the remote control device, as the target apparatus, based on the generated self-position information and a predetermined criterion. When the remote control device detects a user operation, the remote control device transmits a remote control signal corresponding to the detected user operation.

Abstract translation: 一种遥控装置，其通过发送用于响应于用户操作的目标装置的控制信号来控制多个装置中的任一个，检测遥控装置的位置并产生表示该位置的自身位置信息，以及 基于所生成的自身位置信息和预定标准，指定与遥控装置距离最近的装置之一作为目标装置。 当遥控装置检测到用户操作时，遥控装置发送与检测到的用户操作相对应的遥控信号。

公开(公告)号：US20040119415A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10729612

申请日：2003-12-05

Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Inventor： Adam T. Lansing ,  Russell L. MacAdam ,  Noel Mayo ,  Scott C. Miller ,  Robert A. Reiss ,  Iar Rowbottom ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: H05B037/02

CPC classification number: F21V23/0435 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B39/088 ,  H05B41/36 ,  H05B41/3922

Abstract: A plurality of spaced ceiling mounted fixtures or other controllable electrical appliances have radiation detectors mounted within each fixture and wired internally of the fixture to a dimming circuit or to a ballast. The radiation detectors have sensitivity over a wide angle and have elongated plastic radiation conduction rods which extend to or beyond the plane of the lens of the fixture to be located free of shadow effects of reflections of the fixture lens. A flexible end light fiber optics can be used in place of the acrylic rods. A narrow beam radiation transmitter selectively illuminates one of the rods or end light fiber optics without illuminating the others. The dimming circuits or ballasts within the fixtures can be further controlled by external dimmers, occupancy sensors, timeclocks, photosensors and other types of input devices. The radiation detector and ballast can occupy a common housing and share the same power supply and circuit board. The microcontroller for the radiation detector operates with a 4 of 4 voting mode until a valid signal is detected to switch the system to a 3 of 4 voting mode. A novel mounting adaptor for mounting a visible light fiber optic cable is disclosed with the visible light fiber optic cable conducting infrared radiation for up to 24 inches.

Abstract translation: 多个间隔开的天花板安装的固定装置或其他可控制的电器具有安装在每个固定装置内的放射线检测器，并将灯具内部连接到调光电路或镇流器。 辐射探测器具有广角的灵敏度，并且具有延伸到或超出固定装置的透镜平面的细长的塑料辐射传导杆，以便不受夹具透镜反射的阴影影响。 可以使用柔性端光纤光学器件代替丙烯酸棒。 窄光束辐射发射器选择性地照亮棒中的一个或结束光纤光学器件而不照亮其它光源。 灯具内的调光电路或镇流器可以通过外部调光器，占用传感器，时钟，光电传感器和其他类型的输入设备进一步控制。 辐射检测器和镇流器可以占用一个共同的外壳并共享相同的电源和电路板。 用于辐射探测器的微控制器以四分之四的投票模式运行，直到检测到有效信号将系统切换到4投票模式中的3。 公开了用于安装可见光光纤电缆的新型安装适配器，其中可见光光纤电缆传导高达24英寸的红外辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20040040674A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-04

申请号：US10653304

申请日：2003-09-02

Inventor： Eric W. Hauck ,  Winston G. Walker

IPC: E06B009/32

CPC classification number: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/56 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

Abstract: A motorized window covering includes an actuator that is controlled by a remote control unit. The remote control unit emits a blinking visible light beam and an invisible encoded light beam superimposed thereon. The blinking visible light beam allows a user to accurately direct the encoded light beam, which carries the control data, toward the actuator. Consequently, the user can control individual actuators within an array of actuators.

Abstract translation: 电动窗罩包括由遥控单元控制的致动器。 遥控器发射闪烁的可见光束和叠加在其上的不可见编码光束。 闪烁的可见光束允许用户将携带控制数据的编码光束精确地引向致动器。 因此，用户可以控制致动器阵列内的各个致动器。

公开(公告)号：US06690003B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US10106400

申请日：2002-03-25

Applicant: Artur Źak

Inventor： Artur Źak

IPC: G06M700

CPC classification number: H04B10/1141 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  H04B10/116

Abstract: A remote operator includes a laser-actuated photo switch. A hand held laser sweeps past an active or sensitive area on the unit to cause the unit to change states, e.g., between “on” and “off.” In a lamp dimmer implementation, pointing the laser at the unit can cause it to increment (between dim and bright, fast and slow, soft and loud, etc.). The laser produces a narrow beam of laser light at a single characteristic wavelength. A dark filter or other optical filter can be disposed over the optical sensor element for passing only light at the laser's characteristic wavelength. A monostable, bistable or other multivibrator unit can be employed to effect toggling or a timed on (or timed off) operation. The remote operator can be integrated into the housing or body of the load device, e.g., into a ceiling fan, wall switch, table lamp, or any other device in need of remote controlled operation.

Abstract translation: 远程操作员包括激光驱动的照片开关。 手持激光器扫过设备上的有源或敏感区域，使设备改变状态，例如在“开”和“关”之间。 在灯调光器实现中，将激光器指向单元可以使其增加（在暗淡和明亮，快速和慢，软和大声等之间）。 激光器在单个特征波长处产生窄光束。 可以在光学传感器元件上方设置暗滤光器或其它滤光器，用于仅使激光器的特征波长的光通过。 单稳态，双稳态或其他多谐振荡器单元可用于实现切换或定时（或定时关断）操作。 远程操作员可以集成到负载装置的壳体或主体中，例如集成到吊扇，墙壁开关，台灯或需要远程控制操作的任何其他装置中。

公开(公告)号：US20030145955A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10062921

申请日：2002-02-01

Inventor： Eric W. Hauck ,  Winston G. Walker

IPC: E06B009/30

CPC classification number: E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/56 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

Abstract: A motorized window covering includes an actuator that is controlled by a remote control unit. The remote control unit emits a visible light beam and an invisible encoded light beam superimposed thereon. The visible light beam allows a user to accurately direct the encoded light beam, which carries the control data, toward the actuator. Consequently, the user can control individual actuators within an array of actuators.

Abstract translation: 电动窗罩包括由遥控单元控制的致动器。 远程控制单元发射可见光束和叠加在其上的不可见编码光束。 可见光束允许用户将携带控制数据的编码光束精确地引向致动器。 因此，用户可以控制致动器阵列内的各个致动器。

公开(公告)号：US06570524B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09343440

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: John Martin Mullaly ,  Richard Edmond Berry ,  Winslow Scott Burleson

Inventor： John Martin Mullaly ,  Richard Edmond Berry ,  Winslow Scott Burleson

IPC: G08C1912

CPC classification number: H04B10/1141 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/63 ,  G08C2201/71 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04B10/1143

Abstract: A method for communication with addressable, electronically-controllable appliances using a generalized pointing device is presented. The pointing device can communicate with dissimilar types of target appliance, and each appliance is associated with an appliance interface that makes the target appliance compatible with the pointing device. Use of the method is believed to allow the convenience associated with the use of a computer's graphical user interface to be realized in communication with physical objects, i.e. the target appliances. The method includes orienting the pointing device for reception of its pointer command signals by an appliance interface of the targeted appliance, transmitting a selection signal from the pointing device to the appliance interface, and transmitting a pointer command signal to the appliance interface. In an embodiment involving two-way communication between the pointing device and appliance interface, the method further includes observing appliance response information transmitted from the appliance interface to the pointing device. The method may include establishment of a line-of-sight transmission path between the pointing device and appliance interface for optical signal transmission. Additionally or alternatively, the method may include use of a non-line-of-sight transmission path for radio frequency signal transmission.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种使用广义指示设备与可寻址的电子可控电器进行通信的方法。 指点设备可以与不同类型的目标设备通信，并且每个设备与设备接口相关联，该设备接口使目标设备与指示设备兼容。 认为使用该方法被认为允许与使用计算机的图形用户界面相关联的方便地与物理对象即目标设备通信。 该方法包括：通过目标设备的设备接口定向指示设备以接收其指针命令信号，将选择信号从指示设备发送到设备接口，以及向设备接口发送指针命令信号。 在涉及指示设备和设备接口之间的双向通信的实施例中，该方法还包括从设备接口发送到指示设备的设备响应信息。 该方法可以包括在指向设备和用于光信号传输的设备接口之间建立视距传输路径。 另外或替代地，该方法可以包括使用用于射频信号传输的非视距传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US6160491A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-12

申请号：US150396

申请日：1998-09-09

Applicant: Mitsuru Kitao ,  Mitsujiro Matsumoto ,  Toshihisa Ikeda ,  Toshihiko Kurosaki ,  Minoru Nishioka ,  Toshiaki Mori

Inventor： Mitsuru Kitao ,  Mitsujiro Matsumoto ,  Toshihisa Ikeda ,  Toshihiko Kurosaki ,  Minoru Nishioka ,  Toshiaki Mori

IPC: G08C19/28 ,  G08C19/00

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/71

Abstract: A remote control system for controlling an electronic device includes a remote controller and a remote control interface. The remote controller includes a memory for storing a plurality of control data respectively indicating the relationship between a plurality of control signals and functions of the electronic device corresponding to the plurality of control signals; a trigger signal transmitter for transmitting a trigger signal for causing the electronic device to transmit a response signal which is specific to the type of the electronic device; a receiver for receiving the response signal; and a control signal transmitter for selecting control data specific to the type of the electronic device from the plurality of control data based on the response signal, generating one of the control signals, and transmitting the generated control signal. The remote control interface includes a receiver for receiving a signal transmitted from the remote controller; a signal generator for generating the response signal specific to the type of the electronic device; and a transmitter for, when the signal is a control signal, transmitting the control signal to the electronic device, and for, when the signal is a trigger signal demanding the response signal, transmitting the response signal to the remote controller.