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Remote control system having full-function and abbreviated-function remote control units

US5461382A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1993
Grant dateOct 24, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/202
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A remote control system includes a first remote control unit having complete functional capabilities and a second remote control unit having simplified and abbreviated functional capabilities. An apparatus is controlled in a detailed manner by the first remote control unit. For example, the operational mode and timer settings are set by the first remote control unit. On the other hand, the second remote control unit is limited to activating and deactivating the apparatus and/or the timer of the apparatus.

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