Remote control that can switch between operating modes
US7071836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C19/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for the remote control of a comfort management system of so-called home automation type exhibits at least two operating modes, a first automatic operating mode, and a second manual operating mode. The device includes a remote control including a box having at least one remote control transmitter and a control keypad. The box is mounted movably in a support between a first position corresponding to the first operating mode and at least one second position corresponding to the second operating mode. Means are provided for detecting the position of the box with respect to the support and means are also provided for modifying the operating mode as a function of the detected position of the box.
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