Remote control system configured for use with automobile remote keyless entry
First Claim
1. A receiver device configured for use in association with a key fob of a automobile remote keyless entry system, the key fob operable to transmit at least one automobile instruction signal, the device comprising:
- a) a receiver configured to receive the automobile instruction signal transmitted by the key fob; and
b) a transmitter configured to transmit a device operation signal to a non-automotive remotely controlled device in response to the received automobile instruction signal.
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Abstract
A device remote control system configured for use with an automobile remote keyless entry is disclosed herein. The device is specifically configured for use in association with a remote keyless entry key fob. The key fob is operable to transmit at least one automobile instruction signal, such as a door lock signal, door unlock signal, trunk release signal, or other automobile instruction signal. The device comprises a receiver, a processor, and a transmitter. The receiver is configured to receive the automobile instruction signal transmitted by the key fob and deliver the signal to the processor. The processor analyzes the signal and determines whether it is an appropriate signal indicating that a device such as a garage door should be opened or closed. The transmitter is configured to transmit a device operation signal in response to the processor when the processor indicates that the device should be operated.
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20 Claims
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1. A receiver device configured for use in association with a key fob of a automobile remote keyless entry system, the key fob operable to transmit at least one automobile instruction signal, the device comprising:
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a) a receiver configured to receive the automobile instruction signal transmitted by the key fob; and
b) a transmitter configured to transmit a device operation signal to a non-automotive remotely controlled device in response to the received automobile instruction signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A receiver device configured for use in association with a key fob of a automobile remote keyless entry system and a non-automotive remotely controlled device, the key fob operable to transmit at least one automobile instruction signal having signature data, the receiver device comprising:
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a) a memory configured to store the signature data for the at least one automobile instruction signal; and
b) a processor configured to identify a received signal as the automobile instruction signal based on a comparison of the signature data for the received signal and the stored signature data for the automobile instruction signal, the processor further operable to deliver a control signal for the non-automotive remotely controlled device upon identification of the received signal as the automobile instruction signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of controlling a non-automotive remotely controlled device using a key fob configured to transmit an automotive instruction signal, the method comprising:
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a) receiving the automotive instruction signal transmitted from the key fob;
b) identifying the received automotive instruction signal; and
c) transmitting a control signal for the non-automotive remotely controlled device following identification of the received automotive instruction signal.
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