UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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1. A universal remote control unit for remotely controlling a plurality of devices, said universal remote control unit comprising:
- function means for enabling a user to select a plurality of functions in connection with the operation of the plurality of devices,a transmitter;
a processor having a plurality of operating modes each of which corresponds to a different one of the plurality of devices, and said processor being operable in each of said plurality of operating modes to control transmission from said transmitter in response to activation of said function means by the user; and
said unit including an LED clock and mode means associated with said clock for switching between said clock and a radio.
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Abstract
A universal remote control having universal inputs for controlling a plurality of devices, such as a TV, DVD player, etc. In addition, the unit has a clock and a radio, preferably both AM and FM, and other features such as a flashlight, alarm, LCD indicator, etc., all in one compact unit.
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1. A universal remote control unit for remotely controlling a plurality of devices, said universal remote control unit comprising:
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function means for enabling a user to select a plurality of functions in connection with the operation of the plurality of devices, a transmitter; a processor having a plurality of operating modes each of which corresponds to a different one of the plurality of devices, and said processor being operable in each of said plurality of operating modes to control transmission from said transmitter in response to activation of said function means by the user; and said unit including an LED clock and mode means associated with said clock for switching between said clock and a radio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for operating a universal remote control unit having a plurality of devices, each of the plurality of operating modes corresponding to a different one of the plurality of devices, the method comprising:
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providing means for enabling a user to select the plurality of operating modes; providing an LED clock on said unit having a radio associated therewith; and switching between said clock and said radio. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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