Remote control device for air-conditioning apparatus
US10030879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote control device includes a flat, plate-like display to display a state of settings of the air-conditioning apparatus or a control command; a touch panel provided on or under the display to receive input of a control command for the air-conditioning apparatus through detection of a change in an electric signal, the change occurring when a display position of the display is touched; a transmitter to transmit to the air-conditioning apparatus a signal of the control command input through the touch panel; and a start/stop button provided at a position different from the touch panel and configured to trigger start of operation of or stop of operation of the air-conditioning apparatus.
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