Simplified method and apparatus for programming a universal transmitter
First Claim
1. A transmitter for transmitting a plurality of signals at a plurality of modulations and frequencies comprising:
- a signal configuration input for use by an operator to select signal configuration settings for transmitter signals;
a controller responsive to the signal configuration input for storing the selected signal configurations in memory locations;
a plurality of user inputs;
apparatus responsive to each user input for retrieving the signal configuration associated therewith; and
transmitter circuitry for transmitting, the selected signal configuration received from the controller at a predetermined frequency.
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Abstract
A universal transmitter capable of transmitting a plurality of signals at a plurality of different modulations and frequencies which provides a simplified programming setup so that multiple signal configurations (including code format, modulation format and frequency) can be programed quickly and easily. The transmitter comprises a signal configuration input which an operator can use to select a desired signal configuration for transmission, a controller for interpreting the selected signal configuration, storing it to memory, retrieving it when the appropriate user input is depressed, and outputting it to a transmitter circuit capable of transmitting the selected signal configuration received from the controller at a predetermined modulation and frequency, and at least one user input for actuating the transmitter and identifying to the controller what signal configuration is to be transmitted by the transmitter.
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15 Claims
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1. A transmitter for transmitting a plurality of signals at a plurality of modulations and frequencies comprising:
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a signal configuration input for use by an operator to select signal configuration settings for transmitter signals;
a controller responsive to the signal configuration input for storing the selected signal configurations in memory locations;
a plurality of user inputs;
apparatus responsive to each user input for retrieving the signal configuration associated therewith; and
transmitter circuitry for transmitting, the selected signal configuration received from the controller at a predetermined frequency. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of programming a universal transmitter comprising:
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setting a signal configuration input to a first set of desired positions corresponding to a first signal configuration;
storing the first signal configuration into a first memory location;
setting the signal configuration input to a second set of desired positions corresponding to a second signal configuration;
storing the second signal configuration into a second memory location;
associating one of a plurality of user inputs with each stored signal configuration; and
receiving one of the plurality of user inputs and transmitting the stored signal configuration associated therewith.
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9. A method of programming a transmitter comprising:
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setting a signal configuration input to a first set of desired positions corresponding to a first signal configuration;
selecting a desired user input with which the first selected signal configuration is to be associated;
storing the first selected signal configuration into a first memory location;
setting the signal configuration input to a second set of desired positions corresponding to a second signal configuration;
selecting a desired user input with which the second selected signal configuration is to be associated; and
storing the second selected signal configuration into a second memory location.
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10. A method of programming a transmitter including a plurality of multi-position signal configuration switches comprising:
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setting the multi-position switches to a first set of desired positions corresponding to a first signal configuration;
selecting a desired user input during a first learn mode operation with which the first selected signal configuration is to be associated;
storing the first signal configuration into a first memory location;
setting the multi-position switches to a second set of desired positions corresponding to a second signal configuration;
selecting a desired user input during a second learn mode operation with which the second selected signal configuration is to be associated; and
storing the second signal configuration into a second memory location. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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