MULTI-ANGLE REMOTE CONTROL

• US 20060222368A1
• Filed: 06/27/2005
• Published: 10/05/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Carlos Osuna
• Original Assignee: Carlos Osuna
• Inventors: Osuna, Carlos
• Application Number:
  US11/160,507
• Publication Number:
  US 20060222368A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 398/106
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 23/04 using light waves, e.g. infrared

Abstract

A multi-angle remote control device is disclosed. Two or more emitters are strategically placed such that an effective composite angular emission range of at least 180 degrees is achieved. This device is particularly well-suited for use within enclosures that are not amenable to reflecting signals from walls and other room structures.

Claims

1. A remote control apparatus comprising:

a. A housing,

b. Two or more light emitting diodes disposed within said housing, wherein each of said light emitting diodes emits a beam, wherein said beam is characterized by an emission angle, and wherein a composite emission angle is effected by judicious placement of said two or more light emitting diodes within said housing,

c. A circuit board disposed within said housing and operable for mounting said diodes, wherein said diodes are arranged on said circuit board such that said composite emission angle is greater than 180 degrees,

d. A driver circuit operable for supplying current to said diodes and,

e. A power source.

2. A remote control apparatus as in claim 1 wherein three of said light emitting diodes are mounted on said circuit board, and wherein said three light emitting diodes are arranged so that said composite emission angle is at least 270 degrees.