Apparatus, systems and methods for detecting infrared signals at a media device configured to be positioned in different orientations
US8682169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C23/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are operable to detect infrared (IR) signals at a media device. Exemplary embodiments include a media device configured to receive media content; at least one IR detector residing in the media device, and configured to receive a portion of IR signals emitted from a remote control; and a cover lens disposed in a portion of an enclosure of the media device. The cover lens has a first cover lens portion configured to receive the IR signals emitted from the remote control and is configured to transmit a first portion of the received IR signal to the IR detector when the media device is horizontally oriented, and has a second cover lens portion configured to receive the IR signal emitted from the remote control and is configured to transmit a second portion of the received IR signal to the IR detector when the media device is vertically oriented.
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