Remote control of functions via wireless transmission of text-based messages
US7146129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/245
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote control device is located in an environment proximate to conditions to be monitored and actions to be implemented. The remote control device is able to receive and transmit wireless text based communications. A user employing a wireless communication device that supports text based messaging can transmit a control message containing a predetermined command to the remote control device. After preferably authenticating the user, the remote control device initiates a predetermined action based on receipt of a corresponding command.
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