Menu driven remote control for a room air conditioner
US5590831A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/61
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The remote control unit for an air conditioner having a controller configured to process multiple temperature inputs, to provide a cycle of operation to provide comfort during sleeping, to provide an automatic cycle of operation wherein a burst of cooling air is provided on demand and/or which is configured to receive and respond to remote signals having different protocols. The remote control unit employs a multiple-way arrow icon and redefinable arrow keys associated with the icon, to enable a user to remotely control operation of the air conditioner.
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