Method and apparatus for remote control of electronic equipment
First Claim
1. A remote control unit for controlling one or more electronic devices, the remote control unit comprising:
- a push button for a user to press that emits a replica of commands and delays for controlling the one or more electronic devices; and
a programmable clock having a time-on value and a time-off value that provide a time window when the remote control unit is prohibited from emitting the replica of commands.
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Abstract
A remote control unit that learns commands from associated remote control units associated with specific pieces of electronic equipment is described. The remote control unit stores commands that are learned and in addition stores time delays that are needed to provide the desired sequential operation of electronic equipment. The remote control unit, upon pressing a single button, sends a replica of signals and delays that a user would use when interacting with the pieces of electronic equipment. The remote control unit further has a prohibited operation window wherein a signal cannot be sent from the remote control unit.
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20 Claims
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1. A remote control unit for controlling one or more electronic devices, the remote control unit comprising:
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a push button for a user to press that emits a replica of commands and delays for controlling the one or more electronic devices; and
a programmable clock having a time-on value and a time-off value that provide a time window when the remote control unit is prohibited from emitting the replica of commands. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for remotely controlling electronic equipment, the method comprising the steps of:
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recording command signals and delays between said command signals from associated remote control units of said electronic equipment; and
pushing a button for transmitting a replica of commands and delays for sequentially commanding the electronic equipment to provide a desired function. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A remote control unit for controlling electronic equipment the unit comprising:
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a push button for initiating the transmission of command sequences with the associated time delays between commands destined for the electronic equipment;
a program button that transfers the remote control unit from a run mode to a learning mode and to the run mode when in the learning mode;
a receiver for receiving signals from associated remote control units, the receiver having an IR detector for detecting IR signals; and
logic for directing signals and information to and from memory within the remote control unit - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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