Abstract: A method, including receiving at a network element, from a first telecommunications enabled device, a control connection request directed to a second telecommunications enabled device, connecting a control connection to the second telecommunications enabled device wherein the control connection is connected without requiring user input at the second telecommunications enabled device to answer the control connection request, and providing access to one or more functionalities of the second telecommunications enabled device to the first telecommunications enabled device through the control connection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for launching an application in response to a launch request from an accessory. In some embodiments, the mobile computing device can determine whether it is in a state that allows launching of an application and/or can determine whether the application or application type requested in the launch command is available for launching. In response to the request, and if the mobile computing device is capable, the mobile computing device can launch the application. The mobile computing device can also send a positive acknowledgment message to the accessory indicating that the application may be launched. An open communication session message may also be sent to the accessory. In response thereto the accessory can open a communication session and interoperate with the application.

Abstract: Access control systems, for example in buildings, have the task of checking the authorization of persons wanting to enter or leave the building or partial areas thereof. The invention relates to a security system (1) for monitoring and/or controlling partial areas in a surveillance area, comprising at least one control device (2) which is designed for the input and/or output of information and/or signals in one of the partial areas, a communication network (3) for establishing communication to the at least one control device (2), wherein the control device (2) has a first Ethernet connection (4) for communicating with the communication network (3) and the control device (2) has a second Ethernet connection (4) for communicating with the communication network (3).

Abstract: In an apparatus having a rotary switch which can be moved into a plurality of positions, each of which is assigned a different function of the apparatus, a different input signal is respectively supplied to a microcontroller when each position is assumed. In at least one embodiment, a firmware program accesses a table as external data source, the table directly assigning input signals and output values to one another, that is to say assigning the input signals to a switch position and assigning the switch position to an output value in one go.

Abstract: A processing circuit for providing electronic photosensor information over a communication link. The processing circuit comprises a photosensor input circuit adapted to be directly coupled to a photosensor for receiving the electronic photosensor information from the photosensor. Further, a communication port is provided that allows for transmitting and receiving messages over the communication link. Moreover, a processor is provided that is coupled to the photosensor input circuit and the communication port. The processor determines whether the processor is operating in a default configuration, and broadcasts the electronic photosensor information on the communication link if the processor is operating in the default configuration.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising an input unit and a remote control for generating control signals; an interface unit; and a processor unit configured to analyze operation type according to the control signals, and control the electronic device to flip page. A remote control method applied in an electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing device capable of dynamically generating and presenting to the user a user interface for remotely controlling at least one other device connected via a network and performing conjunctive operations between the information processing device and the other device, the interface being generated in accordance with the type of the other device. Remote control commands are shared between the networked information processing devices, including commands for controlling devices controlled by different protocols, combinations of commands available for the conjunctive operations are extracted from the remote control commands, and when requested by a terminal device to present remote operations, the type of the terminal device is determined to present the remote operations.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a storage unit, a motion sensor, a remote signal generating unit, a processing unit, and a transmitting unit. The storage unit stores a control table recording a number of remote controlled devices, a number of movements of the electronic device, and a number of control commands. Each remote controlled device is associated with at least one of the movements. Each movement corresponds to one control command. The motion sensor is to sense movement of the electronic device. The processing unit is to search in the control table to determine the control command the sensed movement corresponding to according to the sensed movement and a selected remote controlled device, and further to control the remote signal generating unit to generate a remote signal corresponding to the control command. The transmitting unit transmits the remote signal to the selected remote controlled device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is remotely controlled based on a remote control signal transmitted from a remote controller using radio wave. The electronic apparatus contains a communication module that receives the remote control signal transmitted from the remote controller and an electronic apparatus main body that performs predetermined processing based on the remote control signal from the remote controller. The remote control signal is received by the communication module. The communication module has an intermittent operation mode in which the communication module operates intermittently when the electronic apparatus main body shifts to a standby state thereof. The period of off time of the communication module in the intermittent operation mode thereof is shorter than a period of transmission time of the remote controller for transmitting a power-on signal that causes the electronic apparatus main body to shift the standby state thereof to a normal state thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activating monitoring systems are provided. One or more parameters associated with the automatic activation of a monitoring system may be identified. The one or more parameters may be identified by a learning algorithm based upon historical information associated with the monitoring system. A determination may be made as to whether the one or more parameters have been satisfied. If it is determined that the one or more parameters have been satisfied, the monitoring system may be automatically activated. In certain embodiments, the above operations may be performed by a system that includes one or more computers.

Abstract: A universal remote controller comprises a controlling and processing module to control and process the universal remote controller for operating; a storage module coupled to the controlling and processing module and utilized for storing information data, such as remote digital codes of several remote controllable electric devices; a display module coupled to the controlling and processing module and displays an operating interface of the universal remote controller; a finger control module coupled to the controlling and processing module for operating and controlling the universal remote controller; a keypad module coupled to the controlling and processing module for operating and controlling any remote controllable electric device; and a signal transmission module coupled the controlling and processing module to receive a command and emit a controlling signal to the remote controllable electric device for remote controlling.

Abstract: A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.

Abstract: A system of remotely controlled screens including a transmitter and a receiver including a memory at each screen adapted to successively select each screen by setting them into the selected mode and to establish communication between the remote and each screen in the selected mode.

Abstract: A remote control method using a smartphone is disclosed. In the method, a smartphone adapted for mobility interworks with a stationary computer to overcome performance limitations thereof and to provide more advanced services. The method, for remotely controlling a stationary computer using a smartphone, includes: accepting user manipulation and sensing results; generating a control signal for an application running on the stationary computer through filtering and optimizing the accepted results; transmitting the control signal to the stationary computer; applying the control signal to the application; and receiving a response signal of the application from the stationary computer.

Abstract: A hand-held device having a touch sensitive surface uses a relative distance from an origin location to each of a plurality of touch zones of the touch sensitive surface activated by a user to select a one of the plurality of touch zones as being intended for activation by the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer readable media for controlling one or more electronic devices are described. According to one described aspect, an embodiment of a method includes providing a plurality of schemes, each scheme defining features that are operable on an electronic device and which features each of the features in the scheme can use, and receiving data for identifying the type of the electronic device, and selecting, based on the type, one of the schemes, and controlling the electronic device based on the selected scheme.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for implementing remote control processes is provided. The method includes receiving a request to execute an operation on a target device via selection of a function key on a remote control device. The function key is associated with the operation and the target device that performs the operation for remotely controlling operation of the target device via a signal transmitted from the remote control device to the target device when the function key is selected. The method also includes approving the request to execute the operation when authorization has been secured, and transmitting the signal from the remote control device to the target device in response to the approval.

Abstract: A remote control system for controlling two or more outdoor shading devices includes a plurality of control modules providing at the outdoor shading devices respectively to control an operation of the outdoor shading devices, and a central control unit remotely linked to the control modules to form a control network of the outdoor shading devices, wherein the central control unit is adapted for synchronously activating the outdoor shading devices to concurrently control the operation of the outdoor shading devices in responsive to an environmental change of the control network. Therefore, the outdoor shading devices are synchronously operated to optimize the performance thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operation apparatus including an operation terminal used for operating a domestic apparatus near a wall surface. An operation host section (20) includes a module of an accessing function element and electric supply function element, which module discharges an operation signal in the air, or includes a member in which such a module is disposed in an array form. Power supply in a non-contact manner and transmission of an operation signal in a wireless manner are carried out between the operation terminal and the operation host section. The operation terminal is easily adhered extremely thin onto the wall and allows providing an operation function without providing any physical wiring. Further, few electricity is wasted, and operation is possible under conserved energy. Hence, an operation system is provided which uses an operation terminal having low security risks while achieving flexibility in its layout.

Abstract: A safety apparatus having a configurable safety controller (10) and a configuration means is provided, wherein the safety controller (10) has at least one input (18) for the connection of a sensor (20), at least one output (22) for the connection of an actuator (24), as well as a control unit (14) which is configured to carry out a control program which generates a control signal at the outputs (22) in dependence on input signals at the inputs (18) by means of logic rules, wherein the logic rules are settable by means of the configuration means. In this respect a number code representing the logic rules can be generated in the configuration means and the safety controller (10) includes an interface (30) for the input of the number code and the control unit (14) is configured to carry out a control program with the logic rules represented by the number code.

Abstract: Device control systems and methods learn to control an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment has a base device and a learning remote control. The learning remote control receives a device command signal transmitted from a remote control that controls the controlled electronic device. The base device receives a first identifier associated with a first input interface of the learning remote control, a second identifier associated with a second input interface of the learning remote control, and device control information from the learning remote control, wherein the received device control information includes information corresponding to the device command signal. The base device determines device instruction code information enabling the learning remote control to generate and transmit an emulated device command signal that is substantially the same as the device command signal when the learning remote control receives signals generated by the first input interface and the second input interface.

Abstract: A system and method for providing guidance to a user of a universal remote control is described. In some cases, a backlight color remote is provided to indicate the mode of operation of a universal remote control console. In some cases, the remote control console powers down a successfully connected new electronic device during a learning mode of the remote control.

Abstract: Disclosed are electronic devices and methods of electronic devices having a housing including a wireless actuator without an electrical interface, the wireless actuator located on the housing, the wireless actuator being configured to provide tactile feedback and configured to generate an acoustic signal with a unique acoustic signature upon actuation. Included is at least one accelerometer being configured to receive a mechanical or acoustic stimulus and/or an acoustic signal which can include an impulse response being a brief non-periodic and/or non-repeating signal such as a tap or a repeating signal such as a tone, to generate an identifying signal. Also included is a processor configured to receive an identifying signal to generate a control signal based on the received acoustic signal correlated to the acoustic signature. The control signal can provide initiation of any function or application of the device.

Abstract: User self-installation of a sensor network for activity monitoring may be facilitated by providing a computer system that prompts the user through the installation process. Particularly, the computer system may prompt the user to identify an object to which a sensor has been attached and the activities with which identified objects are associated. The computer may prompt with potential activities based on the object identified by the user. The elicited information may be used to automatically generate a model, which may be automatically improved over time by examining the history of sensor readings. Thereafter, based on the data produced by the sensors, the system identifies what activities are actually being completed.

Abstract: There is provided a method and device allowing a user to remotely control an electronic device with infrared signals using a media player device. Sound signals, either generated by or saved on the media player device correspond to infrared commands and are invoked by the user through a user interface. The sound signal is played back by the media player device and is received by an external device, connected to the media player device through a port, such as the headphone jack. The external device then converts the sound signal into an infrared signal.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus, system and method thereof for a remote control including a radio frequency (RF) antenna operable to transmit an RF signal to a first device; an infrared (IR) transmitter operable to transmit an IR signal to a second device; a user input unit operable to receive an input command from a user; a controller which determines if the input command is received, and if the input command is received, the controller controls the RF antenna to transmit the RF signal to the first device and the controller controls the IR transmitter to transmit the IR signal to the second device.

Abstract: A remote control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a mobile device that transmits a signal ordering the vehicle to perform an opening operation, and an in-vehicle electronic device that performs the opening operation in response to the signal. In the system, the in-vehicle electronic device includes a determination part that determines whether a manipulation mode of the mobile device should be set; and a setting part that sets the manipulation mode of the mobile device in accordance with the determination result.

Abstract: The invention provides a remote controlled power switch including a line interface, a radiation-based receiver and a processor. The line interface is electrically connected in series to a power line. The radiation-based signal receiver functions as receiving a radiation-based signal and converting the radiation-based signal into an operative code. And, the processor controls, based on the operative code, the line interface to cut off or provide transmission of electric power transmitted through the power line.

Abstract: The Programmable Power Miser (PPM) is a power saving and convenience device for household electronics, small appliances, and lamps The PPM enables manual or infrared controller on, off, and optionally dimming control to devices with or without a built-in infrared receiver. The PPM effectively unplugs devices to prevent them from using power when not in use, without the inconvenience of unplugging the device or using a bulky power strip. The PPM is easily programmable to recognize specific infrared signals for on-dimming, and off control, from most any source. The PPM's own infrared receiver and manual ON/OFF button are located in a discrete tethered module enabling inconspicuous placement of he components next to the device to be controlled in virtually any situation.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a remote control apparatus includes a first input module, a second input module, a transmit/receive module and a controller. The first input module is configured to input a gesture pattern. The second input module is configured to input starting of an application. The transmit/receive module is configured to transmit information on the gesture pattern and to transmit or receive a command. The controller is configured to activate the first input module if starting of a particular application is input via the second input module, to transmit a command requesting specification of an operation mode for the starting of the particular application after touch-on via the first input module, and to set the operation mode based on reception of a command specifying the operation mode.

Abstract: A remote control system (1) is described, in particular for regulating and controlling industrial drives, comprising at least one transmitting remote control (10) and at least one receiver (20) cooperating with the drive, such transmitting remote control (10) containing at least one inclination sensor (5).

Abstract: A wireless control system is configured to be trainable to control any number of remotely controlled devices. The system can be configured to gather and learn information relating to a signal transmitted by the original transmitter in a manner that is blind to a user of the system. The system can be designed to learn signals automatically such that fewer steps are necessary for a user to train the system to control a particular remotely controlled device. The system can train to remotely controlled devices in this manner with little or no user action required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, computer program product, and system for preventing an inadvertent configuration of an electrical device provided with an infrared interface (30). The method, computer program product, and system include activation of one or more infrared buttons (31, 32, 33, or 34) provided on the infrared interface (30) in order to configure the electrical device. The method, computer program product, and system include a display (40) that indicates an infrared button sequence), wherein said button sequence is entered before the configuration occurs and includes activation of at least a first infrared button (31, 32, 33, or 34) and at least a second infrared button (31, 32, 33, or 34).