Dockable wireless remote control
First Claim
1. A portable remote control unit, comprising:
- a radio frequency transmitter and receiver for wireless communication between the remote control unit and the controlled device or system;
an energy storage device which provides power to the remote control unit when power is not externally supplied;
one or more buttons which are operated by the user for activating remote control functions in the controlled device or system;
an electrical I/O communication interface which can be connected to a host computer'"'"'s I/O port,wherein said portable remote control unit is capable of operating as a wireless control interface to remote devices or systems using said buttons operated by the user, and is capable of operating as a wireless control interface to remote devices or systems under host software control when connected to said host computer'"'"'s I/O port, andwherein said portable remote control unit is capable of controlling by means of said buttons at least one of the operational functions provided by the controlled device or system for its intended application and use.
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Abstract
Improvements in a portable hand-held radio frequency wireless remote control are disclosed. The dockable wireless remote control satisfies the need for a low cost compact portable remote control and can advantageously perform additional functions not performed by previous portable wireless remote control units. It can be carried by the user and used like a conventional remote control. It also enables software control of remote devices when connected (docked) to a computer by way of a direct electrical I/O connection. The proposed remote control provides a means to expand the capabilities of portable compact radio frequency wireless remote controls when needed for advanced control functions without significantly compromising their small size or low cost.
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20 Claims
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1. A portable remote control unit, comprising:
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a radio frequency transmitter and receiver for wireless communication between the remote control unit and the controlled device or system; an energy storage device which provides power to the remote control unit when power is not externally supplied; one or more buttons which are operated by the user for activating remote control functions in the controlled device or system; an electrical I/O communication interface which can be connected to a host computer'"'"'s I/O port, wherein said portable remote control unit is capable of operating as a wireless control interface to remote devices or systems using said buttons operated by the user, and is capable of operating as a wireless control interface to remote devices or systems under host software control when connected to said host computer'"'"'s I/O port, and wherein said portable remote control unit is capable of controlling by means of said buttons at least one of the operational functions provided by the controlled device or system for its intended application and use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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