Infrared repeater system, method, and adjustable brightness emitter therefor
US7228074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/40
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An IR emitter for use in an IR repeater system includes an IR light source and a manually adjustable brightness control for adjusting the brightness to a level appropriate for an IR detector of electronic equipment to be controlled. In a preferred aspect, the emitter includes a plug-type connector having a variable resistor mounted therein. Also provided is an IR repeater system and method employing an IR emitter having a manually adjustable brightness control.
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