Direction and holding-style invariant, symmetric design, and touch- and button-based remote user interaction device
US8456284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/32
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote control unit selectively transmits a control signal for remotely controlling an electronic device. The unit defines an imaginary cut plane that substantially bisects the unit. The unit includes a plurality of input features collectively disposed symmetrically with respect to the imaginary cut plane. The input features include a first and second input feature. The first and second input features are disposed on opposite sides of the cut plane. Furthermore, the unit includes a sensor that detects a first and second holding position of the unit. The first holding position and the second holding position are substantially opposite to each other. Moreover, the unit includes a controller that associates the control signal with the first input feature when the sensor detects the first holding position, and the controller associates the control signal with the second input feature when the sensor detects the second holding position.
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