Remote controller with selection button and accommodating portions
US6919817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/066
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote controller includes a main body where a plurality of accommodation portions are provided, at least one selection button accommodated in one of the accommodation portions to be capable of being replaceable, an ID determination portion which determines an ID assigned to the selection button, and a signal generating portion which generates a remote control signal corresponding to the ID determined by the ID determination portion according to operation of the selection button. Thus, since a user can freely arrange buttons at desired positions, a remote controller can be configured suitable for the taste of the user. Also, the remote controller is flexible to addition or removal of functions of electronic apparatuses to be controlled.
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