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System and method for communication channel and device control via an existing audio channel

US7821918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2003
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/568
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for communication channel and device control via an existing audio channel. A combined communication signal is received from a communication device comprising an audio signal and a modulated carrier signal via an audio channel. The audio signal is separated from the carrier signal. Digital data is extracted from the carrier signal. Device control is performed utilizing the extracted digital data.

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