×

Infrared transmitter and receiver and method

  • US 5,331,450 A
  • Filed: 01/06/1992
  • Issued: 07/19/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An apparatus for transmitting control signals to a receiving device for operating a video system, comprising:

  • a control signal generator for generating a control signal having a data pattern containing multiple identical data blocks interspersed with quiescent periods, said multiple data blocks being arranged in a pattern unique for the control signal and each of the data blocks being of a predetermined length for receipt by the receiver, with each control signal further including validation information to enable signal validation by the receiver; and

    ,a transmitter coupled to the control signal generator for transmitting the signal, wherein the unique pattern allows the receiving device to receive at least one data block from the transmitter without interference from signals from at least one other transmitter.

View all claims
  • 7 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×