Method and apparatus for remote control of electronic equipment
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1. A remote control unit for controlling one or more electronic devices, the remote control unit comprising:
- a receiver for receiving command signals from associated remote control units;
a timer for measuring the time delay between receiving each command signal from said associated remote control units;
logic for storing and retrieving said command signals and said delay between each command signal in the exact order received;
a push button for a user to press that causes the remote control to emit a replica of command signals and delays for controlling the one or more electronic devices; and
a light detector to prevent said remote control from emitting a replica of command signals and delays when the light level is below a selected value.
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Abstract
A remote control unit that learns commands from associated remote control units associated with specific pieces of electronic equipment is described. The remote control unit stores commands that are learned and in addition stores time delays that are needed to provide the desired sequential operation of electronic equipment. The remote control unit, upon pressing a single button, sends a replica of signals and delays that a user would use when interacting with the pieces of electronic equipment. The remote control unit further has a prohibited operation window wherein a signal cannot be sent from the remote control unit.
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1. A remote control unit for controlling one or more electronic devices, the remote control unit comprising:
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a receiver for receiving command signals from associated remote control units; a timer for measuring the time delay between receiving each command signal from said associated remote control units; logic for storing and retrieving said command signals and said delay between each command signal in the exact order received; a push button for a user to press that causes the remote control to emit a replica of command signals and delays for controlling the one or more electronic devices; and a light detector to prevent said remote control from emitting a replica of command signals and delays when the light level is below a selected value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for remotely controlling electronic equipment, the method comprising the steps of:
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recording command signals and the delay between receiving each said command signal from associated remote control units of said electronic equipment; pushing a button for transmitting a replica of commands and delays for sequentially commanding the electronic equipment to provide a desired function; and
prohibiting the transmission of said replica of commands and delays when light levels are below a selected value. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A remote control unit for controlling electronic equipment the unit comprising:
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a push button for initiating the transmission of command sequences with the associated time delays between commands destined for the electronic equipment; a receiver for receiving signals from associated remote control units, the receiver having an IR detector for detecting IR signals; a light detector to prevent the transmission of the command sequences when the light level is below a selected value; and logic for directing signals and information to and from memory within the remote control unit. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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