Alarm clock with remote control function
US6714136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04G13/021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus providing an alarm clock remote control system and a remote control system with an alarm clock system with alarm clock circuitry that includes: a microprocessor, coupled to the alarm clock activation circuitry, remote IR diode driving circuitry, an internal buzzer, an alarm, a display, and input and output ports, for providing central control; the display, coupled to the microprocessor, for displaying current time and alarm time; a speaker, coupled to the microprocessor, the AM/FM radio unit, the internal buzzer, and the alarm, for outputting selected audio; an AM/FM radio tuner, and clock setup circuitry, alarm setup and activation circuitry coupled to the microprocessor for setting the clock, setting the alarm, and activating at least one remote device; and a programmable universal infrared remote device control, coupled to the alarm clock circuitry, for remote programming a remote device, and having activation circuitry for activating the remote device.
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