Remote control having a biometric sensor
US10089860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/61
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote control including at least one biometric sensor for detection of biometric feature data of the palmar area of a hand, at least one illuminant for illumination or exposure of the palmar area of the hand to be detected, at least one pressure or contact sensor, at least one processor, and one communication interface for generating and receiving commands or data, wherein the activation of the biometric sensor is functionally coupled to an activation of the at least one pressure or contact sensor that is arranged in a circumferential frame and/or in the rear of the remote control.
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