Radio Patents (Class 340/12.5)
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Publication number: 20140022061Abstract: A method of generating an action in an ad hoc wireless network includes providing an ad hoc mesh network of nodes having at least one node associated with a consumer product and at least one node capable generating node data about a consumer product, sending node data to a computing device, using the computing device to retrieve data from a database and associate the data with the node data, and determining, at the computing device, an action based upon the association, and executing an action using the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: PROCTER AND GAMBLE, INC.Inventors: Raj B. Apte, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Christopher Paulson
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Publication number: 20140009268Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mitsuaki Oshima, Toshiaki Ohnishi, Masaru Yamaoka, Tomoaki Ohira, Michihiro Matsumoto, Tsutomu Mukai, Yosuke Matsushita, Shohji Ohtsubo, Hironori Nakae, Kazunori Yamada, Mizuho Sakakibara, Kohei Yamaguchi, Shigehiro Iida
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Publication number: 20140009269Abstract: An electronic system including a user interface for transmitting an operational parameter control signal in response to manual manipulation of the user interface. A processor is coupled to the user interface and adjusts an operational parameter of the electronic system in response to receiving the operational parameter control signal. An actuatable device is actuated by a user. In response to the user actuation. the actuatable device prevents the processor from adjusting the operational parameter of the electronic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: Robert F. Combs, JR.
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Publication number: 20140002247Abstract: A method, apparatus and system related to zero-configuration remote control of device(s) coupled to a networked media device through a client side device communicatively coupled with the networked media device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a client device includes determining that an internet protocol address and a port from an unannounced device is associated with a networked media device. The client device constrains an executable environment in a security sandbox. Then, the client device executes a sandboxed application in the executable environment using a processor and a memory. Next, the client device automatically instantiates a connection between the sandboxed application and the unannounced device associated with the networked media device based on the determination that the internet protocol address of the port from the unannounced device is associated with the networked media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: David Harrison, Chris Jantz-Sell
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PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING SMART HOME ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHOD THEREOF
Publication number: 20130335203Abstract: Generate a first motion signal when a first predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a first command corresponding to the first motion signal. Link the portable electronic device to a plurality of smart home electronic devices via a wireless network according to the first command. List the plurality of smart home electronic devices on the portable electronic device. Generate a second motion signal when a second predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a second command corresponding to the second motion signal. Control a smart home electronic device selected from the plurality of smart home electronic devices according to the second command.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Yan Long Sun, Jin Huang, YaGuang Xie -
Publication number: 20130335204Abstract: According to one general aspect, a method according to the present application includes remotely controlling wirelessly networked devices via a mobile unit. The method includes receiving, at a mobile unit and from a user, an input, analyzing the input to identify a networked device associated with the input, determining whether the networked device is presently accessible via a wireless network; determining whether to establish a connection with the networked device based on whether the networked device is determined to be presently accessible via the wireless network. The method also includes establishing a connection with the networked device if it is determined that the networked device is accessible via the wireless network and enabling the user to interact with the networked device through the mobile unit to remotely control the networked device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Kevin Marshall, Michael R. Longe, John LeFevre
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Publication number: 20130328667Abstract: An electronic device is described. When this electronic device receives a command from another electronic device via a connection using an interface circuit on the electronic device, the electronic device provides the command from the interface circuit to a program module that executes on the portable electronic device, and the program module executes the command. The command may include: starting an application on the electronic device, turning off the application, and/or transitioning the application to a modified presentation operation mode. In this way, the other electronic device may remotely interact with the application on the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Aarti Kumar, Brian J. Tucker
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Patent number: 8593265Abstract: A motorized wheel system with wireless remote for portable support structure such as ladders and scaffolds to enable a user to relocate the ladder without dismounting by attaching wheels to the portable structure's legs wherein the wheels are remotely controllable. The motorized wheel system with a remote control mechanism comprises a remote motorized wheel device associated with each leg, each having a power supply for driving a motor and a receiver that is in radio communication with a transmitter on a remote control mechanism used to remotely engage the power supply and steer the wheels.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Gary Richard Dornfeld
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Patent number: 8593252Abstract: An electronic lock box system includes a wireless portable transponder that communicates with an electronic lock box using a low power radio link. The portable transponder includes: a wide area network radio to communicate to a central clearinghouse computer, a motion sensor to activate its wide area network radio, and a connector to communicate with a secure memory device. The electronic lock box sends a hail message that is intercepted by the portable transponder; the hail message includes identification information. The portable transponder responds with a message that includes a time sensitive encryption key; the lock box authenticates this response message using its own time sensitive encryption key. If the messages are authenticated, the lock box sends an access event record to the portable transponder, and this access event record is stored in the secure memory device. If a wide area network is available, the portable transponder sends the access event record to the central clearinghouse computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: SentriLock, LLCInventor: Scott R. Fisher
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Publication number: 20130300318Abstract: Disclosed are a communication module and a lighting apparatus having the same. The communication module includes a housing provided therein with a space, and a module substrate provided in the space of the housing and provided therein with a wireless communication chip, a reset device to reset the wireless communication chip, and a display part to display the state of the wireless communication chip through the opening. The communication module is detachably coupled with an object to transmit a control signal, which is received through a wireless network, to the object. The communication module is stored when the lighting part of the lighting apparatus is replaced with new one, so that the cost is reduced. The light is discharged through the opening to display the erroneous operation of the inner part, such that the communication module is forcibly reset.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Dae Hun KIM, Yull Oh KIM
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Publication number: 20130300545Abstract: Ubiquitous wall electrical sockets, switches, sensors, and other similar devices may be turned into intelligent units capable of being controlled by a mobile device and functioning smartly within an intelligent local or wide area network. Existing electrical outlets/switches could have an intelligent plug-in module to turn these hitherto passive outlets into active intelligent outlets and switches. An embedded RF controller may be extended to other sensors that would sense such things as light, temperature, and pressure, smoke, to name a few. The radio frequency controller consists of the transmit/receive function and the control function which includes the ability to turn the switch on and off. It is possible to assign a unique identification to each electrical outlet and each electrical switch to uniquely address and control these units using the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: Rekha K. Rao
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Publication number: 20130278397Abstract: A remote control method applied in a mobile device whereby movements of the mobile device are detected via an acceleration sensor internally installed in the mobile device. An acceleration generated according to the movement is determined as being smaller or greater than a predetermined threshold value. If the acceleration is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value, a control instruction is generated. The control instruction is transmitted to an electronic device via a wireless network module of the mobile device to trigger a preset switch operation between the mobile device and the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: DENG-RUNG LIU, I-CHIH CHEN
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Publication number: 20130278396Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer-readable media for communicating via an electronic device for use in a mouth environment of an animal and resistant to damage from bodily fluids and pressure. The device can be pierced through a tongue, a lip, or a cheek, anchored to a tooth or a teeth of the mandible, or implanted in (or attached to an implant in) the maxilla or mandible. The device includes: a power device, which can power the apparatus, a memory storage device, which can store and recall data; a communications subsystem, which communicates with one or more remote devices; an output device, which creates stimulus directly or indirectly observable in the mouth environment; an input device, which can create signals according to activity in the mouth environment and can send them to the memory storage device and/or processor; and a processor coupled to the memory storage device, the communication subsystem, the output device and the input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Dustin Ryan Kimmel
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Publication number: 20130278395Abstract: A wireless field device for use in an industrial process includes input/output terminals configured to couple to a process interface element. A discrete input/output channel is configured to receive a discrete input from the process interface element through the input/output terminals when configured as a discrete input channel. The discrete input/output channel is further configured to provide a discrete output to the process interface element through the input/output terminals when the discrete input/output channel is configured as discrete output channel. Wireless communication circuitry is configured to transmit and receive information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: James Johnson, Richard Nelson, Robert Michael Weinberger
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Publication number: 20130271270Abstract: A Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics (RF4CE) based communication system and method is provided. The method includes discovering one or more controller devices in an RF4CE based radio communication network. The RF4CE based radio communication network includes one or more Consumer Electronics (CE) devices and one or more controller devices. The method also includes selecting one of the one or more controller devices based on capabilities of each of the one or more controller devices, transmitting an RF4CE data packet including Machine to Machine (M2M) communication data to the selected one of the one or more controller devices over an RF4CE protocol, such that the M2M communication data is forwarded to an intended external entity by the controller device via a communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Satish Nanjunda Swamy Jamadagni, Dhinesh Rao Kumar, Pavan Kumar Bhat
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Patent number: 8558675Abstract: An electronic system including a user interface for transmitting an operational parameter control signal in response to manual manipulation of the user interface. A processor is coupled to the user interface and adjusts an operational parameter of the electronic system in response to receiving the operational parameter control signal. An actuatable device is actuated by a user. In response to the user actuation, the actuatable device prevents the processor from adjusting the operational parameter of the electronic system.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: Robert F. Combs, Jr.
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Patent number: 8558664Abstract: A system and method of passive approach detection is provided. The method comprises: transmitting a plurality of data signals corresponding to multiple power levels respectively from a fob device based on motion detected in the fob device; each of the plurality of data signals includes initial bytes encoded with a power level and transmitter identification (ID); receiving one or more of the plurality of data signals at a receiver based on the distance between the fob device and the receiver; filtering out signals at a secondary processor by comparing one or more of the plurality of data signals received to a predetermined list of signals valid for reception; and transmitting a wake-up signal to a primary processor based on the comparison, the wake-up signal enabling the primary processor to transition from a sleep mode to a wake-up mode.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: William A. Biondo, David T. Proefke, Clark E. McCall
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Publication number: 20130265144Abstract: A system that includes an implanted medical device such as an auditory prosthesis having a capacity to conduct communications on two channels to establish an association for communication with another electronic device. One of the channels is preferably a short range or near field channel, and the other channel is a broadcast channel. A method of asynchronous communication using both channels for establishing the association is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Rami Banna, Justin Gilmour, Werner Meskens, Brian Gordon
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Publication number: 20130267168Abstract: A content reproducing method and system for performing seamless playback of contents between devices is provided. The contents reproducing system includes a portable device which, when a short distance communication with a remote control which is configured to control an electronic device occurs during reproducing of contents, generates data required by the electronic device for reproducing the contents that are being reproduced, and which transmits the generated data to the remote control; the remote control which receives the data from the portable device and which transmits the received data to the electronic device, in conjunction with the occurrence of the short distance communication with the portable device; and the electronic device for receiving the contents from a contents provider and reproducing the contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Byung-jeong JEON, Youn-gun JUNG, Kwan-min LEE
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Publication number: 20130265159Abstract: A grill controller device, which remotely controls any type or grill or oven, comprises a circuit board, a plurality of connector, a power supply system, a control panel, a plurality of temperature control units, a plurality of temperature probes, and a speaker. The grill controller device is wirelessly connected with a graphic user interface so an user can wirelessly operate the grill controller device through the graphic user interface. The grill controller device externally attaches to existing grills and ovens. The plurality of temperature control units adjusts a grill temperature and a plurality of meat temperatures according to the user. A plurality of alerts is controlled by control software and the plurality of alerts comprises different functionality relative to different components. The user is able to control total functionality of the existing grills and ovens through the grill controller device while saving time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Michael B. DURIAN
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Publication number: 20130265143Abstract: A portable communication terminal having a remote control apparatus includes a CPU. The CPU detects electronic appliances around there by a wireless tag reader, displays a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the detected plurality of appliances on the monitor, transmits test signals to these appliance, and changes a manner of the character of the appliance except for the appliance which responds, that is, the appliance which is in an off-state. Furthermore, the CPU detects identification information of a base station which is able to communicate with the terminal, registers the identification information detected under a desired location condition in the register, and determining whether or not a match condition is satisfied between detected identification information and the identification information which has been registered.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Fumiaki MATSUMOTO, Michiaki KOIZUMI
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Publication number: 20130265145Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bowers, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Edward K.Y. Jung, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Thomas J. Nugent, JR., Clarence T. Tegreene, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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Patent number: 8552843Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: SMK ManufacturingInventors: Manuchehr Dizechi, Leon W. Gateno
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Patent number: 8553159Abstract: Described herein is a remote control for controlling audio/visual equipment. The remote control may include an input device, a transmitter, and a power generation device. The input device may be for receiving commands from a user. The transmitter may be for transmitting instruction signals to audio/visual equipment, where the instruction signals may be based at least in part on the commands received from the user. The power generation device may be for providing power to the transmitter. The power generation device may receive at least a first radio frequency signal and convert at least the first radio frequency signal into direct current power.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventor: Les Carmichael
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Patent number: 8552859Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts to the current operating environment of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method comprising providing a plurality of alert devices in an electronic device, determining an operating environment of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device, and actuating at least one of the plurality of alert devices that corresponds to the determined operating environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dave Pakula, Matthew Hill, Ethan Larry Huwe, Fletcher Rothkopf, Richard Hung Minh Dinh
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Publication number: 20130249676Abstract: A receiving device includes a rectifier configured to rectify a received signal and a bias supply unit configured to intermittently supply the rectifier with a bias voltage corresponding to a threshold voltage of the rectifier. The receiving device further includes a detector configured to detect the received signal based on an output of the rectifier and a controller configured to control the bias supply unit to stop supplying the bias voltage upon detection of the received signal by the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Toshiyuki UMEDA, Shoji Otaka
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Publication number: 20130249677Abstract: A universal controlling device is provided with one or more buttons which, when activated in a set up mode, serves to initiate a rapid configuration of the universal controlling device to adapt the universal controlling device to communicate with an intended target appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Kohanek, Jeremy K. Black
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Patent number: 8542090Abstract: The system includes, inside the tool, an electronic module for locking/unlocking the tool, in order to block or authorize its use and, inside a control station, a control module for the tool's locking/unlocking module designed to switch it from the locked state (i1) to the unlocked state (I0). The system applies well to tools for sealing, nailing and other similar applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Societe de Prospection etInventors: Pierrick Calvet, Nicolas Guihard, Florent La Bella, Pascale Grandjean
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Patent number: 8539827Abstract: A water meter (10) and a flow control valve (30) are housed in a common pressure vessel (16), in which the flow control valve (30) restricts flow through a metering chamber (18) to less than the normal flow, while still permitting a flow sufficient for basic human needs, rather than completely interrupting supply of the utility, and in which the flow control valve (30) is controlled electrically through a control valve (40) in an energy efficient manner so as to utilize power from a self-contained power source (27) in another device (25) at the customer site (50).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Badger Meter, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Benson, Eric Metzger
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Publication number: 20130247117Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Kazunori Yamada, Kohei Yamaguchi, Shigehiro Iida, Mizuho Sakakibara, Toshiaki Ohnishi, Masaru Yamaoka, Mitsuaki Oshima, Tomoaki Ohira, Michihiro Matsumoto, Tsutomu Mukai, Yosuke Matsushita, Shohji Ohtsubo, Hironori Nakae
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Publication number: 20130241714Abstract: A remote control apparatus is disclosed, which radio transmits a control command from a remote controller to a reception apparatus connected to an electronic device which is an apparatus under control. The reception apparatus stores a first identification information which represents a destination remote controller. When the remote controller issues a pairing start command, the remote control apparatus transmits a pairing request containing second identification information of the remote controller itself. The reception apparatus extracts the second identification information from the received pairing request and decides that the remote controller is a pairing party if the first identification information matches the second identification information. The reception apparatus transmits a pairing response containing third identification information of the reception apparatus itself to the remote controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro Nakano, Takashi Tsurumoto
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Patent number: 8531275Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for notifying a user of a remote control regarding the mode of a remote control. An example method includes detecting a code from the remote control, comparing the detected code to a list of recognized codes, and informing the user of the mode the remote control is operating based on the detected code and/or that the current mode of the remote control is not programmed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventors: Tommi Iten, Eric Bennett, David Green
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Publication number: 20130229266Abstract: In a wireless control method, functional components that can be wirelessly controlled in an electronic device are set to be remote control components. A wireless control means of each of the remote control components and functions of each of the remote control components are preset. The method determines a remote control component that is currently working in the electronic device. The method further receives a wireless control signal by the electronic device, and executes a function of the determined remote control component, when the received wireless control signal is used to perform the wireless control means of the determined remote control component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: CHIEN-YI YEN
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Publication number: 20130229267Abstract: A sensor pad (105) is adapted to be worn and operated by a user (100) to control a separate wireless communication terminal (103) carried by the user. The sensor pad includes a plurality of discrete sensors each operable to produce an indication signal indicating proximity of a user's finger to the sensor and a controller, responsive to receipt of indication signals from a plurality of the sensors, to produce a control signal for delivery to the wireless communication terminal to produce selection of a functional operation of the wireless communication terminal. Also described is a terminal for use with the sensor pad and also equipment and a method of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: YAROSLAV NOVAK
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Patent number: 8525650Abstract: A retrofit system includes a body, a cup and a valve. The body has a top wall and a plurality of side walls defining a opening and a chamber and is configured to be connected to a gas meter such that the chamber is in fluid communication with a chamber of the gas meter. An inlet channel is configured to be in fluid communication with an inlet of a diaphragm disposed within the gas meter and an outlet channel configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet of the diaphragm. The cup is disposed within an aperture located in the top wall and defines compartment configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) controller and a power supply. The valve is connected to one of the inlet or outlet channels and is electrically coupled to the RF controller and the power supply. The valve is configured to close in response to receiving an electrical signal from the RF controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Elster American Meter CompanyInventors: Joseph Leonard Turgeon, Tod Wallace Bradley, John Carlton Kelly, Brian William Kochanowicz
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Publication number: 20130220292Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device that releases a bow string in response to engagement of parts fitted over the teeth of a user. The present invention provides a release signal transmitting device that includes at least one switching means and a signal transmitter, and a release signal receiving device that includes a signal receiver, a controller and an actuator. The release signal transmitting device has a mouthpiece structure that is fitted over the teeth of the user. The release signal receiving device has a shooting mechanism that is interlocked to the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: In Gyu SONG
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Patent number: 8519833Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coupling/uncoupling between a transmitter (1) and a receiver (2) capable of communicating with one another via a wireless link, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: transmission of a first signal by the transmitter (1), transmission of a second signal by said transmitter (1), amplitude processing by the receiver (2) of the first signal (30, 32) and of the second signal (31, 33) received and storage or deletion by the receiver of an identification code (C1, C2, Cn) of the transmitter (1) according to the processing carried out.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SASInventors: Michel Emmanuel, Francis Chauvet
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Publication number: 20130211844Abstract: A solar powered portable control panel is disclosed herein for wirelessly controlling one or more lights or other devices. An embodiment of the control panel includes a solar panel, a regulator connected to the solar panel, a power storage device connected to the regulator, a wireless transceiver, a controller connected to the power storage device, and a user interface connected to the controller. The user interface is adapted to accept control input and provide it to the controller. The controller is adapted to transmit commands on the wireless transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Laurence P. Sadwick
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Publication number: 20130207788Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. Programming codes for the remote-controlled device may be transferred from an original remote control using a programming interface. The transfer may be performed directly with the URC. The transfer may also be performed using consumer-premises equipment of a multimedia content distribution network. The URC may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
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Patent number: 8508358Abstract: A portable terminal includes an alarm control. A method for controlling an alarm includes determining whether an input fact to analyze an exceptional situation of an alarm operation is generated; analyzing the exceptional situation by rule using at least one fact; and when there is an alarm which is placed in the exceptional situation, cancelling the alarm.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seok-Weon Seo, Nam-Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 8502650Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag may have a non-responsive mode, triggered by a command from an RFID reader, that temporarily prevents the RFID tag from responding to a query from any RFID reader for a period of time. In some embodiments this non-responsive mode may automatically end after a certain period of time without further action by the RFID reader. In other embodiments this non-responsive mode may end when directed to by another command addressed specifically to the RFID tag.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Joshua D. Posamentier, Joshua R. Smith
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Publication number: 20130176116Abstract: A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal can transmit/receive information or a signal to/from a cooking apparatus, improve user convenience, remotely monitor a state of the cooking apparatus, and receive a control command with respect to the cooking apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: LG Electronics Inc.
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Publication number: 20130169420Abstract: Many people active and inactive can't readily control their audio experience without reaching into a pocket or some other location to change a setting or answer the phone. The problem is the lack of convenience and the inaccessibility when the user is riding his motorcycle, skiing, bicycling, jogging, or even walking with winter gloves on, etc. The electronic control glove described here enables enhanced control over electronic devices wirelessly at all times from the user's fingertips. The glove is manufactured with electrical conducive materials along the fingers and the thumb, where contact with the thumb and finger conductive materials creates a closed circuit which is transmitted to a control device on the glove that can then wirelessly transmit messages to remote electronic devices such as cell phones, audio players, garage door openers, military hardware and software, in work environments, and so forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Blue Infusion Technologies, LLCInventor: Willie Lee Blount, JR.
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Publication number: 20130162412Abstract: A remote control system for controlling remotely a plurality of remote controllable appliances includes a first and second mobile terminal, at least one remote control apparatus, a server, and at least one remote control apparatus. The first mobile terminal transmits a first wireless signal in response to a remote controllable appliance selection and a function to be performed to the server. The server transmits a second wireless signal carrying an identification for identifying the selected remote controllable appliance and the selected function to the second mobile terminal. The second mobile terminal transmits a third wireless signal carrying an infrared remote control code correspondingly to the remote control apparatus, thereby the remote control apparatus transmitting an infrared remote control signal carrying the infrared remote control code to the selected remote controllable appliance to execute the selected function.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: KUO-CHIH YU, CHIEN-CHUN FU
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Publication number: 20130162411Abstract: Described herein are methods, apparatus, and computer readable media to control a user interface on a remote control. A first device command may be received from a remote control. This device command may cause the device to leave a first functional mode and enter a second functional mode. A first remote control command may then be sent to the remote control, with the first remote control command identifying a first remote control user interface to be displayed. The user interface may be operative to control features of the device unique to the second functional mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Daniel Moses, Kalin M. Atanassov, Sergiu R. Goma, Milivoje Aleksic
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Publication number: 20130156433Abstract: The wireless non-contact switch detects movement of human body in the beam-shaped detection are which extends from the upper area on the wall toward the floor surface, and controls opening and closing of the automatic door. Regardless of the height of the location of the movement, as long as it is in the detection area, the switch detects the movement of different height location in the detection area. Therefore, regardless of the difference of regulation between each states, it can be operated at any height of the movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: OPTEX TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Robert BLAIR, James SARGENT, Toshiyasu MATSUYAMA
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Publication number: 20130154811Abstract: An apparatus may include a housing that has a substantially equiaxed shape. The apparatus may include a motion sensor that detects a rotational state of the apparatus and a processor that produces control signals based upon the rotational state. The control signals may control operation of an external device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Bran Ferren, Cory J. Booth, Genevieve Bell
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Publication number: 20130147610Abstract: A multi-stage variable resistance triggers includes an input device comprising a communicative output configured to send control information to a computing device for controlling the computing device The input device further comprises a multi-stage variable resistance trigger assembly configured to provide a first trigger resistance sub-profile throughout a first stage of a trigger pull and a second trigger resistance sub-profile throughout a second stage of the trigger pull.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony John Grant, Gary Strowe, Vasco Rubio, Glen E. Tennison, Eph John Evans
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Publication number: 20130147611Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio remote control system of a machine that comprises at least one machine drive for a moveable machine part, which machine drive can be controlled by the radio remote control system, comprising a hand-held unit (10) comprising a control unit, a transmitter and at least one motion sensor, wherein the control unit is configured to communicate control commands issued by a user to a transmitter, and to cause the transmitter to transmit the control commands to the machine, in particular to an associated receiver, and wherein movements of the hand-held unit (10) in space about at least one tilt axis or pitch axis (KA, DA) can be detected by the motion sensor in such a way that in a motion control mode, the detected movements can be converted by the control unit into control commands, which can be communicated to the machine, wherein the motion control mode can be activated by a user input at the hand-held unit (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Wolfgang Brendel
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Patent number: 8462000Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ya-Jun Pan, Yan-Hui Wu, Song-Lin Tong