System and method for learning macro routines in a remote control
First Claim
1. A remote control comprising:
- an optical receiver arranged to receive optical signals from an original equipment remote control, the optical receiver outputting electrical signals;
a microprocessor electrically coupled to receive the electrical signals from the optical receiver;
a memory device that is arranged to store the electrical signals from the optical receiver; and
an operator interface electrically coupled to the microprocessor, the operator interface being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the microprocessor causing the electrical signals from the optical receiver that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device.
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Abstract
A remote control for learning a macro routine of optical signals is provided. An optical receiver is arranged to receive optical signals from one or more original equipment remote controls. The optical receiver outputs electrical signals. A microprocessor receives the electrical signals from the optical receiver. A memory device stores the electrical signals from the optical receiver. An operator interface is electrically coupled to the microprocessor. The operator interface receives operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control. The microprocessor causes the electrical signals from the optical receiver that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device. Electrical signals associated with a macro designation are retrieved from the memory device and electrically coupled to an optical transmitter.
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52 Claims
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1. A remote control comprising:
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an optical receiver arranged to receive optical signals from an original equipment remote control, the optical receiver outputting electrical signals; a microprocessor electrically coupled to receive the electrical signals from the optical receiver; a memory device that is arranged to store the electrical signals from the optical receiver; and an operator interface electrically coupled to the microprocessor, the operator interface being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the microprocessor causing the electrical signals from the optical receiver that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A remote control comprising:
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a first photo diode arranged to receive optical signals from an original equipment remote control and generate electrical signals that correspond to the optical signals received from the original equipment remote control; an amplifier electronically coupled to receive the electrical signals from the first photo diode; a microprocessor electronically coupled to receive output signals from the amplifier; a memory device that is arranged to store output signals from the amplifier; and a keyboard that is electronically coupled to the microprocessor, the keyboard including a macro key, the keyboard being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the microprocessor causing the output signals from the amplifier that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A remote control comprising:
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means for receiving optical signals from an original equipment remote control, the receiving means outputting electrical signals that correspond to the optical signals from the original equipment remote control; means for processing the electrical signals from the receiving means; means for storing the electrical signals from the receiving means; and means for interfacing with an operator, the interface means being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the processing means causing the electrical signals from the receiver means that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the macro designation and stored in the storing means. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for recording a macro routine of optical signals, the system comprising:
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at least one original equipment remote control arranged to transmit optical signals that are adapted for controlling functions of remotely controlled devices; and a learning remote control including; an optical receiver arranged to receive optical signals from an original equipment remote control, the optical receiver outputting electrical signals; a microprocessor electrically coupled to receive the electrical signals from the optical receiver; a memory device that is arranged to store the electrical signals from the optical receiver; and an operator interface electrically coupled to the microprocessor, the operator interface being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the microprocessor causing the electrical signals from the optical receiver that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A system for recording a macro routine of optical signals, the system comprising:
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at least one original equipment remote control arranged to transmit optical signals that are adapted for controlling functions of remotely controlled devices; and a learning remote control, including; a first photo diode arranged to receive optical signals from an original equipment remote control and generate electrical signals that correspond to the optical signals received from the original equipment remote control; an amplifier electronically coupled to receive the electrical signals from the first photo diode; a microprocessor electronically coupled to receive output signals from the amplifier; a memory device that is arranged to store output signals from the amplifier; and a keyboard that is electronically coupled to the microprocessor, the keyboard including a macro key, the keyboard being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control, the microprocessor causing the output signals from the amplifier that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the designated macro routine and stored in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A system for recording a macro routine of optical signals, the system comprising:
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means for generating and transmitting original equipment remote control optical signals; and means for generating and transmitting universal remote control optical signals, including; means for receiving optical signals from the original equipment remote control optical signal generating means, the receiving means outputting electrical signals that correspond to the optical signals from the original equipment remote control; means for processing the electrical signals from the receiving means; means for storing the electrical signals from the receiving means; and means for interfacing with an operator, the interface means being arranged to receive operator input to designate a macro routine of operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control optical signal generating means, the processing means causing the electrical signals from the receiver means that correspond to the operator-selectable optical signals from the original equipment remote control to be associated with the macro designation and stored in the storing means. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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