Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
398107000 | Bidirectional (i.e., monitoring or acknowledge) | 24 |
20090154933 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR NETWORK OF INPUT DEVICES WITH AUTOMATIC DEVICE CONFIGURATION - Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a one embodiment, the control system will detect sync/digital video signals from an IR controlled device coupled to an input port of a primary display and control unit of the system. By testing IR power command codes, the control system can automatically identify which power commands will cause a change in input at the input port and, thus, automatically configure the control of the IR controlled device coupled to the input port. | 06-18-2009 |
20090202250 | UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLLER HAVING HOME AUTOMATION FUNCTION - A universal remote controller having a radio frequency (RF) control mode for generating RF signals for controlling an RF based home automation system and having an infrared (IR) control mode for controlling an infrared based electronic device using IR control signals. Control information input via a user interface is used to generate the IR control signals in the IR mode of operation and is used to generate the RF signals in the RF mode of operation. A control unit controls overall operation of the universal remote controller including the generation of IR signals to control electronic devices with the IR signals. A home automation module is connected to the control unit via a communication interface to generate RF signals to control the RF based home automation system. A display displays feedback information to the user regarding operations for controlling the home automation system. | 08-13-2009 |
20100054745 | REMOTE CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD IN CONTROLLED DEVICE USING THE SAME - There are provided a remote controller and a control method in a controlled device using the same. The remote controller used for controlling a plurality of controlled devices includes: an input part through which an operation signal for operating the plurality of controlled devices is inputted from a user; a control beam generating part generating a control beam to direct toward the plurality of controlled devices; a controller controlling the control beam generating part to generate a control beam in response to an operation signal inputted through the input part; and a control beam guide part adjusting an emitting angle of the control beam generated by the control beam generating part. | 03-04-2010 |
20100215375 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS - Described herein are various techniques for transferring command codes between multiple remote controls. A first controlled device receives a signal from a remote control associated with a second controlled device. The signal is associated with a command for the second controlled device. The first controlled device receives user input, assigning the command to a selected button of a second remote control. The first controlled device transmits a message to the second remote control. The message includes information utilized by the second remote control to reproduce the signal responsive to actuation of the selected button, allowing the second remote control to generate the command for the second controlled device. | 08-26-2010 |
20110217046 | REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF DEVICES AND CORRESPONDING METHODS OF USING THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - There are provided a remote control unit configurable to be used to control a plurality of devices together with corresponding methods to use the remote control. Advantageously, the transmission of both master IR signals and an illumination beam from the remote control unit is adjustable for varying a field of coverage of the master IR signals, with at least one of the plurality of devices within the field of coverage receiving the master IR signals allowing the at least one of the plurality of devices to be controlled. | 09-08-2011 |
20110255872 | INFRARED CONTROL SYSTEM - An exemplary infrared control system includes an infrared control unit and a computer. The infrared control unit is capable of transmitting an infrared signal. The computer includes an infrared response unit, and the infrared response unit includes an infrared receiving circuit and a control circuit electrically connected to the infrared receiving circuit. The infrared receiving circuit is capable of receiving the infrared signal from the infrared control unit. Accordingly the control circuit is capable of processing the infrared signal from the infrared receiving circuit to generate a corresponding command signal to control the computer to power on/off or reset. | 10-20-2011 |
20130108275 | DIRECTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL | 05-02-2013 |
20130170839 | WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATHROOM DEVICES - The present application relates to a communication system for a bathroom product such as a toilet. The communication system includes a remote control device and a host device that directly controls the bathroom product. The remote control device includes an infrared module, a first RF communication module, and a first microcontroller connected to the infrared module and the first RF communication module. The host device includes a second RF communication module and a host microcontroller. The first microcontroller uses the infrared module to detect whether a person has entered the proximity of the remote control device. The first microcontroller is configured to cause the first RF communication module to activate, from a deactivated state, in response to the infrared module and the first microcontroller detecting that a person has entered the proximity of the remote control device. | 07-04-2013 |
20140064736 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - An information processing apparatus including: a light-receiving section capable of receiving an optical signal emitted from another apparatus; a controller capable of acquiring identification information for identifying the another apparatus on a network based on the received optical signal; and a communication section capable of establishing a connection with the another apparatus based on the acquired identification information. | 03-06-2014 |
20140286641 | CODE SEQUENCE CONTROL OF INFRARED BLASTER - A code sequence relayed to an infrared blaster is monitored. If the code sequence approaches a violating sequence, the infrared blaster is controlled to emit infrared light with a corrected sequence that does not express the violating sequence. If the code sequence does not approach the violating sequence, the infrared blaster is controlled to emit infrared light with the code sequence. | 09-25-2014 |
20140376919 | Remote Control System and Method - A remote control system and method for controlling and interacting with a variety of devices and systems is disclosed. The system comprises at least one command server which is operable to receive control commands from a handheld communications device and to generate and transmit command signals in response to the received control commands, the transmitted command signals interacting with one or more devices controlled by the system. In one embodiment, the handheld communications device is operable to exchange data with an account server that maintains data and configuration information for the system and the devices to be controlled by it over a first communications modality. The handheld communications device transfers control commands and other data with the command server via a second communications modality and the handheld communications device can transfer data between the account server and the command server as needed. The system can support multiple devices to be controlled, multiple command servers, which can each be associated with one or more devices to be controlled, and multiple handheld communications devices. | 12-25-2014 |
20150147065 | DETECTING REMOVAL OF WEARABLE AUTHENTICATION DEVICE - A wearable device is disclosed that, while being worn by a user, may allow a user to authenticate to a second device such as a smartphone without having to enter an unlock code such as a personal identification number. The wearable device may detect when the user removes it. Removal of the wearable device may cause it to be disabled and prevent it from being used to authenticate a subsequent user to the second device until it is re-enabled. | 05-28-2015 |
20150294560 | REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A remotely controllable electronic device comprises an infrared receiver, a control unit and a keypad unit. The infrared receiver is for wirelessly receiving a plurality of control signals. The control unit is coupled to the infrared receiver and generates a plurality of function signals. Each function signal is corresponding to one of the control signals received by the infrared receiver. The keypad unit is coupled to the control unit. The keypad unit has a learning mode key. The learning mode key is for making the remotely controllable electronic device operate in a learning mode. The remotely controllable electronic device could be control by the control signals of any infrared remote control. | 10-15-2015 |
20150310736 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile device includes a position sensing unit, a remote control information obtainment unit, and a storage unit. Position information obtained by the position sensing unit is stored in the storage unit in association with remote control information. The mobile device further includes a directional space obtainment unit and an apparatus specification unit. The mobile device recognizes a direction pointed by a user using the mobile device, and enables operation of a terminal apparatus existing in the pointing direction. | 10-29-2015 |
20150358080 | System, in Particular a Manufacturing System - A system for an installation and a method for operating a system, including stationary transceiver modules and a vehicle having a transceiver module, the individual transceiver module having a controllable light source and a light sensor, so that a data transmission is able to be carried out between the vehicle and the stationary modules. | 12-10-2015 |
20160078754 | POINTING DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A pointing device and a controlling method thereof are provided. The controlling method of the pointing device includes transmitting an identification signal to an external device that is targeted by the pointing device according to a user input, receiving a reflected signal that is generated by reflecting the identification signal from a reflective surface attached to a surface of the external device, and analyzing the reflected signal and identifying the external device. | 03-17-2016 |
20160180702 | INFRARED CONTRAL SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
398108000 | Interrogator system | 7 |
20110123198 | ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL - The present disclosure relates to an electronic shelf label arranged to be wirelessly connected to an electronic labelling system, said label comprising a wireless communication interface adapted to receive information to be shown on a display, an internal controller controlling the communication interface, the controller being arranged to determine each time an information frame is received, whether or not the information frame is intended for the shelf label, said electronic shelf label being characterized in that the controller comprises an interface for communicating with a processor, which can assume a sleep mode in which no power is consumed, or an active mode in which the processor controls the reception of information from the system to the label, and the controller is arranged to transmit a wakeup signal to the processor if it determines that the processor should assume the active mode. | 05-26-2011 |
20110206378 | HAND CLEANLINESS - Among other things, systems to encourage compliance with hand washing procedures can include: an infrared emitter that projects a first infrared beam with a transverse cross-section having a first axis and a second axis that is shorter than the first axis, the transverse cross-section having a maximum length along the first axis, the infrared emitter modulating the first infrared beam to transmit a first identification signal; wherein the infrared emitter projecting the first infrared beam is placed such that the first axis of the transverse cross-section of the first infrared beam is substantially parallel to a boundary. | 08-25-2011 |
20120002969 | HANDHELD IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - In one aspect, identification and communication systems are described herein. In some embodiments, an identification and communication system comprises one or more query units and one or more response units, wherein at least one query unit is a handheld device. In some embodiments, the handheld device does not comprise a weapon and is not mounted on a weapon. In some embodiments, the handheld device comprises a flashlight. In some embodiments, the handheld device comprises a stylus. In some embodiments, the handheld device comprises a smart device in communication with the stylus. In some embodiments, the handheld device comprises a display screen. In some embodiments, the handheld device comprises a query controller and the display screen is operable to display data provided by the query controller. | 01-05-2012 |
20120002970 | IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS USING OPTICAL FIBERS - In one aspect, identification and communication systems are described herein. An identification and communication system described herein, in some embodiments, comprises one or more query units and one or more response units, wherein at least one response unit comprises one or more detectors comprising one or more optical fibers operable to direct one or more signals received from at least one query unit to the one or more detectors. In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber is operable to receive a signal from at least one query unit through the side of the optical fiber. In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber comprises a fluorescent plastic fiber (FPF). In some embodiments, at least one optical fiber is disposed in a textile. | 01-05-2012 |
20120189312 | NEAR FIELD COMBAT IDENTIFICATION - Systems and methods are provided regarding an optical communication system for both short- and long-range applications employing specialized diffusive elements. An interrogator unit can utilize a diffusive element that diffuses a portion of the laser beam for short-range applications. Other portions of the beam can have low divergence to enable long-range functionality as well. A response unit can utilize a diffusive retroreflector to help ensure sensors coupled to the interrogator unit detect a reflected beam. The interrogator unit can employ a plurality of sensors for sensing one or more response signals at a plurality of angles. | 07-26-2012 |
20130121701 | OPTICALLY-CONNECTED SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING DATA AMONG INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DEVICES - An optically-connected system is disclosed for exchanging data among industrial automation devices, that is composed of a plurality of connection elements, where each element comprises at least two pairs of optical transmitters and receivers on the main side, and one optical receiver on the opposing main side, that are opposite with respect to another pair of transmitters and receivers in a following element; and where each one of the transmitters and receivers is adapted to communicate with industrial automation devices to cooperate for exchanging data between elements, sending one interrogation signal requesting an identity of the receiver and the receiver is adapted to send to each corresponding response signal containing characteristics of the receiver. | 05-16-2013 |
20160189539 | BATTERY-FREE SMART KEY - A battery-free smart key with infrared system (IR) comprises a receiving coil, a side controller, and an infrared data association (IRDA) communication transmitter (TX) module. The receiving coil is able to receive electromagnetic waves with a wireless power and a certification data transmitted from an outside system. The side controller is used for processing the certification data and distributing the wireless power transmitted from the receiving coil. The IRDA communication TX module is coupled to the side controller and is able to transmit an IRDA communication signal with at least one certain user information. When the security entry system receives the correct IRDA communication signal, a door or an entry system can be unlocked. A car entry with IR system combined therewith is also disclosed. | 06-30-2016 |