Abstract: A detachable remote controller and a remote controlling method of controlling an air conditioner of an autonomous vehicle are provided. The detachable remote controller may be configured to control the air conditioner to be detachable from a console box or a front console box by a detachment button.

Abstract: A remote control for a wireless load control system, the remote control comprising: a housing having a front surface and an outer periphery defined by a length and a width; an actuator provided at the front surface of the housing; a wireless transmitter contained within the housing; and a controller contained within the housing and coupled to the wireless transmitter for causing transmission of a wireless signal in response to an actuation of the actuator, the wireless transmitter and the controller adapted to be powered by a battery contained within the housing; wherein the length and the width of the housing are slightly smaller than a length and a width of a standard opening of a faceplate, respectively, such that the outer periphery of the housing is adapted to be received within the standard opening of the faceplate when the housing and the faceplate are mounted to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A product display merchandiser includes a tray having a product-supporting surface; a base plate situated below the tray; and a sidewall subassembly coupled to the tray and the base plate. The sidewall subassembly has a first sidewall adjacent a first lateral side of the tray and a second sidewall adjacent a second lateral side of the tray. Each of the first and second sidewalls has a vertical portion and a horizontally projecting tab. A portion of the horizontally projecting tab of the first sidewall slidably interfaces with a portion of the horizontally projecting tab of the second sidewall such that the vertical portions of the first and second sidewalls are laterally adjustable relative to one another and the base plate.

Abstract: A protective case system includes a protective case and a stand. The protective case at least partially encases an electronic device and has an outer shell that includes a first mounting feature. The stand has a second mounting feature and a third mounting feature. The first mounting feature of the protective case is complementary to and removably attachable to the second mounting feature of the stand for holding the protective case and the electronic device in a non-horizontal viewing position. The third mounting feature of the stand is configured to removably attach to a mounting feature of an accessory device. The third mounting feature of the stand having the same mechanical configuration or interface as the first mounting feature of the protective case and being complementary to the mounting feature of the accessory device.

Abstract: Provided is a tool storage system that includes one or more tool holders adapted to releasably attach with and hold tools, implements, and the like. The tool storage system further includes a hanger coupled to each tool holder. The hanger is adapted to support the tool holders and each tool holder may be positioned along and may rotate about the hanger to provide ready access to the releasably held tools to a user of the tool storage system. Each tool holder includes a top and a bottom circular plate composed of magnetically permeable material. A magnet configured as a circular plate is interposed between the top and bottom plates of the tool holder. Tools and the like that contain at least a portion of magnetically permeable material are releasable held on the tool holders by magnetic force. Advantageously, the handles of tools releasably held on the tool holders may splay outwardly to make selection of an individual tool easier.

Abstract: To provide a controller stand device capable of stably standing any of two controllers having different thickness. A controller stand device has a pedestal having a support concave formed thereon, the support concave having a size large enough to accept the first controller inserted therein. The controller stand device has a support member to be pressed onto the external surface of the controller inserted in the support concave to thereby stand the controller. The support member is capable of moving between a first support position in which the support member is pressed onto the external surface of the first controller when the first controller is inserted in the support concave and a second position in which the support member is pressed onto the external surface of the second controller when the second controller is inserted in the support concave.

Abstract: An improved method for holding multiple remote controls described herein. In one embodiment, the remote control holder can comprise a tray having a top surface, one or more remote control grip, and a first fastener. In this embodiment, each of the remote control grips can have a base and at least two sides. The base can comprise a top surface and a bottom surface. Further, the first fastener connected to the bottom surface of the remote control grip.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method selects a program from a library of programs. A user selection is determined based upon a voice command, and the program is presented at a display device in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a system selects a program from a library of programs. The system includes a processor that determines a user selection based upon a voice command, and also includes a display device that presents the program in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable medium contains a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to determine a user selection based upon a voice command and to command a display device to present the program, in accordance with the voice command.

Abstract: A remote control organizing system includes a base that has a front edge. A lip is attached to and is coextensive with the front edge. The lip is angled back over a top side of the front edge. A panel has a bottom edge and a coupler releasably attaches the bottom edge to an upper edge of the lip. A plurality of the remote controls each has a back side. A plurality of securing members releasably attaches the back sides to a front side of the panel. At least one spacer is provided. The at least one spacer is attached to the panel and positioned between a raised portion of one of the back sides and the panel to approximately position a longitudinal axis of the associated ones of the remote controls into a parallel alignment with a plane of the panel.

Abstract: A storage device for items connectable to a power source, particularly in patient care facilities. The device is attachable to an electrical power box in a support surface. A backing plate securable to the support surface has an upper free edge and a lower region defining a substantially planar intermediate region therebetween. A power supply aperture in the intermediate region allows for selective power connection between the power box and stored items. A base shelf at the lower region of the backing plate, and a projections from the free edge of the base shelf, provide securing locations for selected items. Removable bracket units for specific items can be secured on the projections. The device provides improved means of secure, hygienic, compact and efficient storage and access to the items, while overcoming disadvantages of health and safety hazards of the prior art.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, two clamps, a remote control, a connecting member and two supports. The two clamps are oppositely fastened to two lateral sides of the body. The remote control is seated between the clamps on a rear side of the body. The connecting member is positioned under the remote control and slidingly connected to the clamps, and configured for carrying the remote control. Each of the supports includes a holder rotatablely connected to one of the two clamps and a bracket extending from the holder towards the body for holding the connecting member.

Abstract: A remote control collector is provided which has an upright support member. The upright support member has a longitudinal axis, at least three side walls, a top wall, and a bottom portion. The sidewalls include edge portions which define and outer circumference. A base is connected to the bottom portion with a width which is greater than the outer circumference defined by the sidewall edge portion. The remote control units are releasably secured to the sidewalls for ease in operation and storage. The remote control collector may further desirably include a circular longitudinal storage area formed in the upright support member.

Abstract: A controller retainer (14) for a video game controller (12) includes a retainer top (20), a retainer bottom (22), a first side (24), a second side (26), a retainer back (28) and a retainer front (30). The retainer top (20) includes a controller receiver (34) that receives the controller (12). The first side (24) and the second side (26) extend between the retainer top (20) and the retainer bottom (22). The second side (26) can be non-parallel to the first side (24). At least one of the sides (24, 26) can form an angle (44, 48) that is greater than 90 degrees relative to the retainer bottom (22). At least one of the sides (24, 26) can form an angle (250, 254) that is less than 90 degrees relative to the retainer back (28). The retainer bottom (22) can include a first surface (36) and a second surface (38) that is positioned at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the first surface (36).

Abstract: The remote control holder of the present invention includes one or more recesses for holding remote controls and one or more cup holders. The holder may also include a heating device and/or a cooling device coupled to the cup holder. The holder may also include a paging system with one or more paging buttons. Each of the paging buttons is associated with one of the recesses. Each paging button may be a different color. In addition, each paging button may be associated with a paging receiver attached to a remote control to be stored in the recess that is associated with the paging button. The method for using the remote control holder includes locating a remote control by depressing a paging button, thereby causing the associated paging receiver attached to the remote control to emit an audible alarm. The remote control may then be disposed within the recess associated with the paging button.

Abstract: An electrically controlled vertically adjustable flat panel display bracket has a base, a frame, a control module and a display rack. The frame is attached to the base. The control module is remote controllable. The display rack has a rail a sliding bracket and a driving device. The rail is parallelly formed inside the frame. The sliding bracket is mounted with a flat panel display, is movably mounted on the rail and is driven by the driving device to move along the rail. The control module may be remote controllable to actuate the driving device to vertically move the flat panel display slidably.

Abstract: A display comprises a main body, a storage space, and a remote control. The main body has a first surface and a second surface. The storage space is formed on the second surface. The remote control is removeably disposed in the storage space. The display further comprises a supporting frame. The supporting frame is rotatably attached to the main body. The supporting frame is secured into the storage space when situated at a first position, and the supporting frame is rotated out of the storage space when situated at a second position. The remote control is removeably disposed in the supporting frame.

Abstract: A remote control unit organizing device (10) consisting of a mounting base (20), a bracket (22) and a rotatable barrel (24). The bracket (22) has a first end (26) affixed to a base member and a second end (28) connected to a wrist rest. A solid body (30) extends between the first end (26) and the second end (28) of the bracket (22). A dowel (32) extends from the bracket (22) at an angle relative to the mounting base (20) to serve as an axle. The barrel (24) is inserted over the dowel (32) and rotates about said dowel (32). A plurality of remote control units (38) can be adhered to the outside of the barrel (24) and when the barrel is rotated, a selected one of the plurality of remote control units can be brought into alignment with a user's hand when the user's wrist is positioned in the wrist rest.

Abstract: A remote control caddy includes a hand portion in the shape of a human hand, a forearm portion in the shape of a human forearm, and a wrist portion in the shape of a human wrist positioned between the hand portion and the forearm portion. The hand portion includes an upwardly-facing palm surface and five fingers, with the hand portion being configured to selectively receive and hold a remote control on the palm surface. Additionally, the wrist portion is bent such that the hand portion is angled from the forearm portion with the palm surface being substantially horizontal. The fingers may be at least slightly curved back toward the palm surface. The remote control caddy may include a plurality of LEDs to provide light upon receipt of a remote control. Further, a plurality of remote control caddies may be coupled together to selectively hold a plurality of remote controls.

Abstract: An adaptive adapter for coupling mechanically dissimilar devices to a host and systems including a host and an adaptive adapter. The systems may be mechanically dissimilar or may differ in their use or non-use of electrical service. In one embodiment, an adaptive adapter alternatively couples mechanically dissimilar consumer devices to a host and provides dissimilar services depending the type of consumer device chosen. In another embodiment a modular system is provided including a host providing at least one mechanical service to the adaptive adapter. In another embodiment, a modular system is provided including a host, an electronic device and an alternative non-electronic device.

Abstract: A modular system comprises multiple hosts, each having a common service interface, multiple consumer electronic devices, each having a service interface that is different from each other and from the common service interface of the hosts, and multiple adapters, each corresponding to one of the consumer electronic devices, to couple the service interfaces of the host and the corresponding consumer electronic device to supply at least one service between the host and the corresponding consumer electronic device.

Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance, an adapter removably coupled to the appliance, and a consumer electronic device removably coupled to the adapter. The adapter can supply at least one wireless service between the adapter or the appliance and the consumer electronic device. The adapter can be removably coupled to a door of the appliance. A standardized service interface can couple with the adapter to supply the service between the appliance and the adapter.

Abstract: A transformative adapter coupling multiple alternative consumer electronic devices to a host and a modular system including the host, the transformative adapter and the consumer electronic device. the host is an applicance or wall mounted portable host and has a host service interface. The consumer electronic device has a device service interface that is different thant the host service interface. The transformative adapter mechanically couples the service interfaces and supplies at least one electrical service between the service interfaces. The service electrical service can be a power or a data service.

Abstract: The remote control holder of the present invention includes one or more recesses for holding remote controls and one or more cup holders. The holder may also include a heating device and/or a cooling device coupled to the cup holder. The holder may also include a paging system with one or more paging buttons. Each of the paging buttons is associated with one of the recesses. Each paging button may be a different color. In addition, each paging button may be associated with a paging receiver attached to a remote control to be stored in the recess that is associated with the paging button. The method for using the remote control holder includes locating a remote control by depressing a paging button, thereby causing the associated paging receiver attached to the remote control to emit an audible alarm. The remote control may then be disposed within the recess associated with the paging button.

Abstract: A remote control holding device that rests on the arm of a recliner, chair, sofa, loveseat or the like with a slot for a remote control. The holder preferably will have at least one extra pouch for a further remote control and one for magazines, snacks, newspapers and the like. The holder is adjustable to allow for different size furniture and also different size remote controls through a sliding track mechanism and is also preferably higher at the front end than the matching rear end. Differing amounts of pouches can be attached depending on requirements. A remote control rest can be turned through 180 degrees to accommodate left and right handed users.

Abstract: A remote controller storage (26) is formed on an exterior case (2) of a projector (1) under connectors (5A) constituting an interface installed on a circuit board (5), the remote controller storage (26) having a storage body (261) for a remote controller (26A) to be accommodated and a pivotably-supported lid (262) covering the storage body (261), so that a dead space can be effectively utilized as the storage body 261 and the remote controller (26A) can be securely carried without hindering size reduction of the projector (1).

Abstract: A method of using a remote control locator with a remote control includes providing a remote control locator including a wing-shaped fluorescent body and a mounting assembly, the wing-shaped fluorescent body including a length L at least twice the width Wr of the remote control and no greater than ten times the width Wr.; and attaching the wing-shaped fluorescent body only to a top end portion of the remote control using the mounting assembly so that the wing-shaped fluorescent body is centered and extends laterally with respect to the remote control to form opposite lateral fluorescent wings.

Abstract: A carrier houses a plurality of electronic devices, such as remote control devices. The carrier includes at least one or a plurality of compartments for receiving one or more remote control devices. The carrier has a transparent cover on at least one side thereof to permit the remote control devices to be visually accessed and operated. The cover also comprises a decorative pattern, such as a floral pattern.