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OPTICAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

  • US 20130021237A1
  • Filed: 04/11/2012
  • Published: 01/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical remote control system, comprising:

  • a home appliance configured to operate according to a user command and comprising;

    a housing including a first opening;

    a status indicator light disposed in the first opening and including a first light source; and

    a first reference light disposed in the first opening and including a second light source; and

    a remote controller including an optical sensor configured to detect optical signals from the second light source for issuing the user command.

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