SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK ABOUT A QUALITY OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A DEVICE AND A REMOTE CONTROL
First Claim
1. A method to provide feedback about communications between a device and a remote control, the method comprising:
- transmitting a wireless signal from the device to the remote control;
receiving, at the device, a wireless message from the remote control, wherein the wireless message comprises a quality of the wireless signal as measured by the remote control; and
providing feedback based upon the quality of the wireless signal that is received at the remote control.
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Abstract
Systems, devices and methods provide feedback about the quality of communication between a device and a remote control. A wireless signal is sent between a controlled device and the remote control. The quality of the signal can be measured and reported to a user, installer, troubleshooter, customer service agent or other person in any manner. Quality may be determined based upon the strength of the received signal as well as the amount of noise that is present. The quality measurements provide feedback that allows a user, installer, customer service representative or other person to change the positions of the device or the remote control, or to take other actions based upon the quality of the wireless signal that is received.
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20 Claims
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1. A method to provide feedback about communications between a device and a remote control, the method comprising:
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transmitting a wireless signal from the device to the remote control; receiving, at the device, a wireless message from the remote control, wherein the wireless message comprises a quality of the wireless signal as measured by the remote control; and providing feedback based upon the quality of the wireless signal that is received at the remote control. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device configured to communicate with a remote control, the device comprising:
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a radio frequency interface configured to wirelessly communicate with the remote control; and a controller configured to direct the radio frequency interface to transmit a wireless signal to the remote control, to receive a wireless message from the remote control via the radio frequency interface that comprises a quality of the wireless signal as measured by the remote control, and to initiate feedback from the device based upon the quality of the wireless signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A remote control configured to provide wireless commands to a controlled device, the remote control comprising:
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a radio frequency interface configured to receive a wireless signal from the controlled device; and a processor coupled to the radio frequency interface, wherein the processor is configured to measure a quality metric of the wireless signal, and to provide data indicative of the quality metric to the controlled device via the radio frequency interface. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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