Remote control devices and method for preventing accidental operation thereof
US8456276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4221
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote control device and method, the remote control being changeable between an unlocked state and a locked state includes a communicating unit for allowing the remote control device to communicate with and remotely control a controlled apparatus and a processor electronically connected with the communicating unit. The processor is configured for unlocking the remote control device from the locked state, such that the remote control device communicates with and remotely control the controlled apparatus, and is configured for locking the remote control device into the locked state, such that communication between the remote control device and the controlled apparatus is disabled the remote control device cannot remotely control the controller apparatus. A method for preventing accidental operations of the remote control device is also disclosed.
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