Remote control apparatus for consumer electronic appliances
US7685341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8153
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for the remote wireless control of a consumer electronic audio visual appliance such as a TV set, and/or for internet uploading, includes a remote control handset and a wireless receiver for connection to the appliance. The remote control unit is adapted to transmit audio and/or visual data (A/V data) and control codes to the receiver. The receiver is responsive to the A/V data and control codes to control the appliance to play and/or display the A/V data. The remote control unit includes a reader for a storage medium for A/V data, or a cable or wireless interface to an A/V acquisition device such as digital video or digital still camera or digital music player or recorder.
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