Patents Assigned to Contec Corporation
  • Patent number: 7116264
    Abstract: A programmable universal remote control unit, settable in one of either a single device mode of operation or a multi-device mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene W. Griesau, Rebecca J. Carlotti
  • Patent number: 7109908
    Abstract: A programmable universal remote control unit, settable in one of either a single device mode of operation or a multi-device mode of operation, and a programmable universal remote control unit which is programmable such that at least one of a plurality of buttons on the universal remote control unit, when operated, performs a plurality of specific operations such as turning specific devices on/off and setting specific devices in particular modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene W. Griesau, Rebecca J Carlotti
  • Patent number: 7046185
    Abstract: A universal remote control unit stores signal formatting data which includes an indication of the category of device to which the signal formatting data corresponds. During programming of the universal remote control unit, the user provides a numerical entry which corresponds to the signal formatting data stored in the memory. The universal remote control unit automatically stores the code entered by the user at the appropriate memory location corresponding to the category of device by analyzing the signal format data to which the code corresponds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene W. Griesau, David Gustafson
  • Publication number: 20030053002
    Abstract: A universal remote control unit for controlling the operation of a plurality of devices such as a cable box, a television, a video device, and an audio device, includes a processor having a plurality of operating modes. In one embodiment the universal remote control unit includes an ALL key preprogrammed to allow a user to turn on or off all of the devices. In another embodiment, a remote control unit allows assigning an additional function to a key having a preprogrammed function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: CONTEC Corporation
    Inventors: Gene W. Griesau, Rebecca J. Carlotti
  • Patent number: 6507306
    Abstract: A universal remote control unit for controlling the operation of a plurality of devices such as a cable box, a television, a video device, and an audio device, includes a processor having a plurality of operating modes, a first mode push button for initiating a mode change, and a plurality of second mode push buttons corresponding respectively to a plurality of devices for enabling a user to select one of the plurality of operating modes. The processor is operable in a selected one of the plurality of operating modes, upon activation of one of the second mode push buttons within a predetermined amount of time of activation of the first mode push buttons. The universal remote control unit is effective to reduce the likelihood of unintentionally changing the operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Gene W. Griesau, Rebecca J. Carlotti
  • Patent number: D467239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene W. Griesau, Stephanie B. Plant, Rebecca J. Carlotti, Hye-Youn Cho, Sungseob Lee
  • Patent number: D491925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Contec Corporation
    Inventors: Gene W. Griesau, Rebecca J. Carlotti, Stephanie B. Plant, Hee-kyung Choi