Remote control accessory for a wireless communication system
US8508345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4227
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a remote control accessory for a wireless communication system, including a radio frequency (RF) to infrared (IR) converter for receiving RF signals transmitted thereto and converting the RF signals to IR commands, a plurality of IR transmitters for transmitting the IR commands, and a housing assembly for carrying the RF to IR converter and the plurality of IR transmitters. The plurality of IR transmitters are integrated into the housing assembly with no exposed wires. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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